2 Timothy 2:20

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

19Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, having this seal: The Lord knew those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

21If a man therefore cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful for the master, prepared for every good work.

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Cross References

Romans 9:21Has not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?

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

Ephesians 2:22in whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God in the Spirit.

Hebrews 3:2who was faithful to him who appointed him, as also was Moses 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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