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- 2 Timothy 2:20-22 New International Version 20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Read full chapter.
New International Version. In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. New Living Translation. In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special ...
20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, meet for the master’s use, prepared unto every good work. 22 But flee youthful lusts, and follow ...
Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonor.
What does 2 Timothy 2:20 mean? Verses 20–21 discuss the analogy of a vessel. Paul states that in a wealthy house, there would be containers made of various materials, used for different purposes, and given different roles to fulfill.
There are two thoughts in the apostle’s mind, thoughts which logically are conflicting, but which balance each other in practice. These are: (1) the reality of the ideal Church, and (2) the providential ordering of the actual Church.
22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Read Chapter Compare. 2 Timothy 2:20-22 Meaning and Commentary. INTRODUCTION TO 2 TIMOTHY 2.
