2 Timothy 2:20

In a great house, however, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honor, and some for dishonor.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

In Context

19But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

21If, therefore, any one will cleanse himself from these strifes about words, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, highly useful to the master, prepared for every good work.

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Cross References

Romans 9:21Has not the potter power over the clay, to make from the same mass one vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?

1 Corinthians 3:16Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

Ephesians 2:22in whom you also are builded together, for a dwelling-place of God by his Spirit.

Hebrews 3:2who is faithful to him that appointed him, as Moses also was faithful in all his house.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:20-22

Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good… Read the whole commentary →

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