2 Timothy 2:22

22. Also More truly, but, the incorrect rendering of which obscures the connexion. But in order to purge thyself, as just directed, flee… youthful lusts. The connexion is not, as Alford thinks, back to 2 Timothy 2:16, nor is the intervening part, 17-21, “a digression;” but the line of direct thought is carried on from 2 Timothy 2:21.

Lusts In the Greek not mainly a sexual term. It is used in a good sense as desire in Philippians 1:23; so worldly lusts, Titus 2:12. Timothy was now near forty, and it was doubtless time to renounce the impulses and ambitions of a young man. But (in contrast flee) follow righteousness, or rectitude of conduct.

Them… heart In distinction from the errorists, with whom peace may be impracticable.