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20 Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor. 21 If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master’s use, prepared for every good work.

22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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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