2 Timothy 2:21

Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, having been consecrated and useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work.

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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

20Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

22Flee youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:7Purge out the old leaven, in order that you may be a new batch of dough, since you are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.

Ephesians 2:10For we are His handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. 1 One in Christ

2 Timothy 3:17that the man of God may be proficient, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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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