2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold or silver, but also of wood and of pottery; and some of them for honor, and some for dishonor.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

19But the firm foundation of God standeth; and it hath this seal, The Lord knoweth them who are his: and, Let every one who invoketh the name of our Lord, stand aloof from iniquity.

21If therefore any one purge himself from these things, he will be a pure vessel for honor, fit for the use of his Lord, and prepared for every good work.

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Cross References

Romans 9:21Hath not the potter dominion over his clay out of the same mass to make vessels, one for honor, and another for dishonor?

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

Ephesians 2:22while ye also are builded in him, for a habitation of God through the Spirit.

Hebrews 3:2who was faithful to him that made him, as was 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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