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20 In a large house there are articles[a] not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay—some for honorable use and some for dishonorable use. 21 So if anyone cleanses himself thoroughly from these things, he will be an instrument[b] for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master, and prepared to do every good work.

22 Flee from the lusts young people have and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:20 Literally vessels, or dishes, or jars
  2. 2 Timothy 2:21 Literally a vessel