2 Timothy 2:20 - Forerunner Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20

18 who have strayed concerning the truth, ^asaying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some.

19 Nevertheless ^athe solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord ^bknows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of¹ Christ depart from iniquity.”

20 But in a great house there are not only ^avessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor,¹ sanctified and useful for the Master, ^aprepared for every good work.

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

23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

24 And ^aa servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, ^bable to teach, ^cpatient,

25 ^ain humility correcting those who are in opposition, ^bif God perhaps will grant them repentance, ^cso that they may know the truth,

26 and that they may come to their senses and ^aescape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.

Verse Comparison: 2 Timothy 2:20

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American Standard Version
Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.

Amplified® Bible
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also [utensils] of wood and earthenware, and some for honorable {and} noble [use] and some for menial {and} ignoble [use].

Contemporary English Version
In a large house some dishes are made of gold or silver, while others are made of wood or clay. Some of these are special, and others are not.

Darby English Version
But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

Good News Bible
In a large house there are dishes and bowls of all kinds: some are made of silver and gold, others of wood and clay; some are for special occasions, others for ordinary use.

International Standard Version
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.

King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.

New International Version
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble.

New King James Version
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now in a large house we find not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.

Young's Literal Translation
And 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:

New English Translation
Now in a wealthy home¹ there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use.²

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