2 Timothy 2:21

If then a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he will be a vessel for honor, consecrated, useful to the Master, 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 noble, some for ignoble uses.

22Flee from the passions of youth, but run after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in company with those who out of a pure heart call upon the Lord.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:7Then get rid of the old leaven, so that you may be like a new lump, as you are now unleavened. For our Paschal Lamb has already been sacrificed, Christ himself.

Ephesians 2:10for we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good deeds, which God predestined us to make our daily way of life.

2 Timothy 3:17so that the man of God may himself be complete, and completely 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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