2 Timothy 2:20-22
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20 In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special[a] use, some for ordinary.[b](A) 21 All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned[c] will become special[d] utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work.(B) 22 Shun youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.(C)
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2 Timothy 2:20-22
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20 In a large house there are not only utensils made of gold and silver, but also those made of wood and clay. Some are for special use, while others are for ordinary use. 21 Therefore, if anyone stops associating with[a] these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner’s use, prepared for every good action.
22 Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness,[b] love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.
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- 2 Timothy 2:21 Lit. cleanses himself from
- 2 Timothy 2:22 Or faith
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