For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands,

who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,

By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work.