2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and pottery; and some for an honourable use, and others for baser service.

Thomas Haweis 1795 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

19Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And, let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

21If therefore a man preserve himself pure from these things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and highly useful to the master, ready for every good work.

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Cross References

Romans 9:21Hath not the potter power over the clay, from the same mass to make one vessel for an honourable use, and another for a dishonourable?

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

Ephesians 2:22by whom also ye have been built up together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

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