20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels,(A) but also those of wood and clay; some for honorable[a] use and some for dishonorable.[b](B) 21 So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[c] he will be a special[d] instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.(C)

22 Flee(D) from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,(E) along with those who call on the Lord(F) from a pure heart.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:20 Or special
  2. 2:20 Or ordinary
  3. 2:21 Lit from these
  4. 2:21 Or an honorable

20 Now in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthenware ones, some of which are for honorable use, and some of which are for ordinary use. 21 Therefore, if someone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

22 But flee from youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, in company with those who call upon the Lord from a pure heart.

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