7 So then, dear friends, since we have these promises,^(A) let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit,^(B) bringing holiness to completion^[a] in the fear of God.^(C)

²² Flee^(A) from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,^(B) along with those who call on the Lord^(C) from a pure heart.