2 Timothy 2:21

Contextual Overview

¹⁹ But God's strong foundation never moves, and these words are written on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him." Also, these words are written there: "Everyone who says they believe in the Lord must stop doing wrong." ¹⁹ But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." ¹⁹ But the sure grounde of god remayneth and hath this seale: the lorde knoweth them that are his and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ departe from iniquite. ¹⁹ However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness." ¹⁹ Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His;" and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness." ¹⁹ But God's strong foundation continues to stand. These words are written on the seal: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who wants to belong to the Lord must stop doing wrong." ¹⁹ Nevertheless the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his: and, Let every one that names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness. ¹⁹ Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. ¹⁹ But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." ¹⁹ However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

Bible Verse Review
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purge: Psalms 119:9, Isaiah 1:25, Isaiah 52:11, Jeremiah 15:19, Malachi 3:3, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 3:3

a vessel: 2 Timothy 2:20, 1 Peter 1:7

meet: Acts 9:15

prepared: 2 Timothy 3:17, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 3:1, Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 21:5 - the vessels Proverbs 25:4 - General Isaiah 22:24 - vessels of small Jeremiah 22:28 - a despised Jeremiah 48:38 - broken Hosea 8:8 - a vessel Matthew 26:10 - a good Mark 14:6 - a good Luke 1:17 - to make Luke 6:42 - see Romans 9:21 - one vessel Romans 9:23 - he had afore 1 Thessalonians 4:4 - his 1 Timothy 5:10 - if she have diligently 2 Timothy 4:2 - all

Cross-References

Genesis 15:12
As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And behold, dreadful and great darkness fell upon him.

Genesis 15:12
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram; and, look, a dread, dark and enormous, fell on him.

Genesis 15:12
As the sun was going down, Abram fell into a deep sleep. While he was asleep, a very terrible darkness came.

Genesis 15:12
When the sun went down, Abram fell sound asleep, and great terror overwhelmed him.

Genesis 15:12
And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and lo, a horror of great darkness fell upon him.

Genesis 15:12
When the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. Now terror and great darkness fell on him.

Genesis 15:12
When the sun was setting, a deep sleep overcame Abram; and a horror (terror, shuddering fear, nightmare) of great darkness overcame him.

Genesis 15:12
And whanne the sunne was gon doun, drede felde on Abram, and a greet hidousenesse and derk asaylide him.

Genesis 15:12
And the sun is about to go in, and deep sleep hath fallen upon Abram, and lo, a terror of great darkness is falling upon him;

Genesis 15:12
As the sun was setting, Abram fell into a deep sleep, and suddenly great terror and darkness overwhelmed him.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

If a man therefore purge himself from these,.... That is, if a man clears himself, and keeps himself clear from such men as Hymenaeus and Philetus, who are comparable to wooden and earthen vessels, and are dishonourable ones; if he shuns their defiling company, and polluting principles; if he keeps clear of their heresies, and is not carried away with the errors of these wicked men, and is not drawn aside by them into immoral practices, but stands fast in the faith, and departs from iniquity:

he shall be a vessel unto honour; he will be made manifest, and appear to be a vessel chosen to honour; and will be an honourable member of the church here, and will be honoured by Christ hereafter:

sanctified: he will appear to be one that is set apart by God the Father, and whose sins are purged away by the blood of Christ, and who is sanctified internally by the Spirit of God; for external holiness springs from internal holiness, and is, an evidence of it:

and meet for the master's use: the use and service of Christ, who is the master of the house; either for the ministry of the word, the administration of ordinances, or for some service or another, which he calls him to, and employs him in.

And prepared unto every good work; which an unregenerate man is not; he is to every good work reprobate; he is not capable of performing good works; he is not prepared for them, nor ready at them; but a true believer, one that is regenerated, and sanctified by the Spirit of God, he is created in Christ Jesus unto good works; and has in the performing of them right principles, aims, and ends, as well as a supply of grace, by which he is enabled to do them.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour - If a man “cleanse” or “purify” himself; compare the notes on John 15:2. The word “these” refers, here, to the persons represented by the vessels of wood and of earth - the vessels made to dishonor, as mentioned in the previous verse 2 Timothy 2:20. The idea is, that if one would preserve himself from the corrupting influence of such men, he would be fitted to be a vessel of honor, or to be employed in the most useful and honorable service in the cause of his Master. On the word “vessel,” see the notes at Acts 9:15.

And meet for the master’s use - Suitable to be employed by the Lord Jesus in promoting his work on earth.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 21. If a man therefore purge himself from these — He that takes heed to his ways and to his doctrines, and walks with God, will separate himself, not only from all false doctrine, but from all wicked men, and thus be sanctified and proper to be employed by the Master in every good word and work. The apostle has not made the application of these different similes, and it is very difficult to tell what he means.