2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wood and stone, the former truly indeed unto honor, but the latter unto dishonor.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

19The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

21Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work.

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Cross References

Romans 9:21Has not the potter the right of the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?

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

Ephesians 2:22in whom also you are built together into a habitation of God in the Spirit.

Hebrews 3:2being faithful to him who appointed him, as indeed 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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