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.(A) 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.(B)

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love(C) and peace, along with those who call on the Lord(D) out of a pure heart.(E)

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20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls,(A) but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable[a] use, 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 Timothy 2:20 Or special
  2. 2 Timothy 2:20 Or ordinary
  3. 2 Timothy 2:21 Lit from these
  4. 2 Timothy 2:21 Or an honorable