Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work. English Standard Version 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. Berean Standard Bible So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. Berean Literal Bible Therefore if anyone shall have cleansed himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work. King James Bible If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. New King James Version Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. New American Standard Bible Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be an implement for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. NASB 1995 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. NASB 1977 Therefore, if a man cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work. Amplified Bible Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. Christian Standard Bible So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. Holman Christian Standard Bible So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. American Standard Version If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good work. Contemporary English Version This is also how it is with people. The ones who stop doing evil and make themselves pure will become special. Their lives will be holy and pleasing to their Master, and they will be able to do all kinds of good deeds. English Revised Version If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good work. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who stop associating with dishonorable people will be honored. They will be set apart for the master's use, prepared to do good things. Good News Translation Those who make themselves clean from all those evil things, will be used for special purposes, because they are dedicated and useful to their Master, ready to be used for every good deed. International Standard Version Therefore, if anyone stops associating with these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good action. Majority Standard Bible So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. NET Bible So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. New Heart English Bible 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. Webster's Bible Translation If a man therefore will cleanse himself from these, he will be a vessel to honor, sanctified and meet for the master's use, and prepared to every good work. Weymouth New Testament If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionif, then, anyone may cleanse himself from these, he will be a vessel to honor, sanctified and profitable to the master—having been prepared to every good work; Berean Literal Bible Therefore if anyone shall have cleansed himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, having been sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work. Young's Literal Translation if, then, any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified and profitable to the master -- to every good work having been prepared, Smith's Literal Translation If therefore any cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel for honour, consecrated, and useful for the master, prepared for every good work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf any man therefore shall cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified and profitable to the Lord, prepared unto every good work. Catholic Public Domain Version If anyone, then, will have cleansed himself from these things, he shall be a vessel held in honor, sanctified and useful to the Lord, prepared for every good work. New American Bible If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial to the master of the house, ready for every good work. New Revised Standard Version All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf therefore a man purifies himself from these things, he will become like a vessel pure for honor, worthy of the master’s use, and ready for every good work. Aramaic Bible in Plain English If a man will purify himself from these things, he is a pure vessel for honor, suitable for the use of his Lord and ready for every good work. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf, therefore, any one will cleanse himself from these strifes about words, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, highly useful to the master, prepared for every good work. Godbey New Testament Therefore if any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, having been sanctified, well pleasing to the Lord, having been prepared unto every good work. Haweis New Testament If therefore a man preserve himself pure from these things, he shall be a vessel for honour, sanctified and highly useful to the master, ready for every good work. Mace New Testament he that is clear of vice, is a vessel of the first kind, sanctified and fit for the master's use, and qualified for every virtuous action. Weymouth New Testament If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work. Worrell New Testament If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work. Worsley New Testament If therefore any one purify himself from these corruptions, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and fitted for the Master's use, being prepared for every good work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lord's Approved Workman…20A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. 21So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. 22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Peter 1:15-16 But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Romans 12:1-2 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, 1 John 3:3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” / And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Ephesians 5:26-27 to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. John 15:2-3 He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. / You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Treasury of Scripture If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared to every good work. purge. Psalm 119:9 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Isaiah 1:25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: Isaiah 52:11 Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD. a vessel. 2 Timothy 2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 1 Peter 1:7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: meet. Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: prepared. 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Titus 3:1,8,14 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, … Jump to Previous Cleanse Cleanses Clear Consecrated Good Holy Honor Honour Honourable House Ignoble Instrument Keeps Latter Makes Master Master's Meet Prepared Purge Purified Purifies Purposes Sanctified Separating Serviceable Specially Suitable Use Useful Vessel WorkJump to Next Cleanse Cleanses Clear Consecrated Good Holy Honor Honour Honourable House Ignoble Instrument Keeps Latter Makes Master Master's Meet Prepared Purge Purified Purifies Purposes Sanctified Separating Serviceable Specially Suitable Use Useful Vessel Work2 Timothy 2 1. Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.17. Of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 19. The foundation of the Lord is sure. 22. He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after. So if anyone cleanses himself The phrase "cleanses himself" implies an active, personal responsibility in the process of sanctification. The Greek word used here is "katharizo," which means to purify or make clean. This suggests a deliberate action to remove impurities or sin from one's life. In the historical context of the early church, this cleansing would involve turning away from false teachings and immoral practices that were prevalent in the surrounding culture. The call to cleanse oneself is a call to holiness, echoing the Old Testament's emphasis on purity and separation from sin (e.g., Leviticus 11:44). of what is unfit he will be a vessel for honor sanctified useful to the Master and prepared for every good work He shall be a vessel unto honour.--Chrysostom's note upon these words is somewhat remarkable. He points out the possibility of the vessel for dishonour becoming a vessel for honour, and the reverse; and refers to St. Paul, once an earthen vessel, who became a vessel of gold, and to the traitor Judas, who, on the other hand, from being a vessel of gold became an earthen vessel. Meet for the master's use.--Or, useful for the master (of the house). "Useful," as the next sentence shows us, through those good works by means of which others' needs are ministered to, and the salvation of others is furthered, and the glory of God is increased. Prepared unto every good work.--"Prepared"--that is, ready to take advantage of any opportunity which may offer itself to do a generous, noble action. So, too, Chrysostom, who would have the "vessel unto honour" ready for every emergency which would enhance the glory of the Lord--ready even for death, or (any painful) witness. Verse 21. - Meet for and meet, A.V. and T.R.; prepared for and prepared, A.V. Purge himself from these (ἐκκαθάρῃ); stronger than the simple καθάρῃ, "thoroughly purge himself," as in 1 Corinthians 5:7 (the only other place in the New Testament where it occurs) and as in classical Greek. It is used also by the LXX. in Judges 7:4, as the rendering of צָרַפ, to try metals. The idea, therefore, seems to be that of separation, and, if so, "from these" may certainly mean from the false teachers described under the image of the vessels unto dishonour, as usually explained. At the same time, the image is better sustained if we understand "from these" to mean the babblings, and ungodliness, and eating words of the heretics denounced. It is hardly natural to imply that one vessel in the house will become a golden vessel by purging itself from the wooden and earthen vessels. Neither is separation from the false teachers the point which St. Paul is here pressing, but avoidance of false doctrines. Meet for...use (εὔχρηστος); only here and ch. 4:11 and Philemon 1:11. Also Proverbs 29:(31) 13, LXX. Common in classical Greek. The master (τῷ δεσπότῃ); the master of the house, the οἰκοδεσπότης.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. cleanses ἐκκαθάρῃ (ekkatharē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1571: To clean (cleanse) out, clean thoroughly. From ek and kathairo; to cleanse thoroughly. himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. of ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. what is unfit, τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. he will be ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a vessel σκεῦος (skeuos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4632: A vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband). for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. honor: τιμήν (timēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5092: A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. sanctified, ἡγιασμένον (hēgiasmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 37: From hagios; to make holy, i.e. purify or consecrate; to venerate. useful εὔχρηστον (euchrēston) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2173: Useful, serviceable, very profitable. From eu and chrestos; easily used, i.e. Useful. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Master, δεσπότῃ (despotē) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1203: A lord, master, or prince. Perhaps from deo and posis; an absolute ruler. [and] prepared ἡτοιμασμένον (hētoimasmenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 2090: To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. for εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. every πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. good ἀγαθὸν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. work. ἔργον (ergon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. Links 2 Timothy 2:21 NIV2 Timothy 2:21 NLT 2 Timothy 2:21 ESV 2 Timothy 2:21 NASB 2 Timothy 2:21 KJV 2 Timothy 2:21 BibleApps.com 2 Timothy 2:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 2:21 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 2:21 French Bible 2 Timothy 2:21 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Timothy 2:21 If anyone therefore purges himself from these (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) |
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