2 Timothy 2:21

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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 work.

In Context

20But 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.

22But flee youthful lusts; and follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:7Cleanse out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, according as ye are unleavened. For our passover, Christ, was sacrificed for us;

Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God before prepared that we should walk in them.

2 Timothy 3:17that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

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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