2 Timothy 2:20

In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, some for meaner uses.

1770 John Worsley 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

19However, the foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

21If therefore any one purify himself from these corruptions, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and fitted for the Master's use, being prepared for every good work.

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Cross References

Romans 9:21Hath not the potter power over the clay, out of the same mass to make one vessel to honor and another to dishonor?

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

Ephesians 2:22in whom ye also are built up together for an habitation of God by the Spirit.

Hebrews 3:2who was faithful to Him that 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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