2 Timothy 2:21

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

If a person keeps himself free of defilement by the latter, he will be a vessel set aside for honorable use by the master of the house and ready for every kind of 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.

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

If^{G1437} a man^{G5100} therefore^{G3767} purge^{G1571} himself^{G1438} from^{G575} these^{G5130}, he shall be^{G2071} a vessel^{G4632} unto^{G1519} honour^{G5092}, sanctified^{G37}, and^{G2532} meet^{G2173} for the master's use^{G1203}, and prepared^{G2090} unto^{G1519} every^{G3956} good^{G18} work^{G2041}.

Cross-References (KJV):

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.

2 Corinthians 7:1

¶ Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Psalms 119:9

¶ BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed [thereto] according to thy word.

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, [see that ye] love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1 John 3:3

And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

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.

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Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:21

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: G1437
There are 254 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐάν
Transliteration: eán
Pronunciation: eh-an'
Description: from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
Strong's Number: G5100
There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τὶς
Transliteration: tìs
Pronunciation: tis
Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Strong's Number: G3767
There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὖν
Transliteration: oûn
Pronunciation: oon
Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Strong's Number: G1571
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκκαθαίρω
Transliteration: ekkathaírō
Pronunciation: ek-kath-ah'-ee-ro
Description: from ἐκ and καθαίρω; to cleanse thoroughly:--purge (out).
Strong's Number: G1438
There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ
Transliteration: heautoû
Pronunciation: heh-ow-too'
Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Strong's Number: G5130
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τούτων
Transliteration: toútōn
Pronunciation: too'-tone
Description: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things):--such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those.
Strong's Number: G2071
There are 170 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔσομαι
Transliteration: ésomai
Pronunciation: es'-om-ahee
Description: future of εἰμί; will be:--shall (should) be (have), (shall) come (to pass), X may have, X fall, what would follow, X live long, X sojourn.
Strong's Number: G4632
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκεῦος
Transliteration: skeûos
Pronunciation: skyoo'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband]):--goods, sail, stuff, vessel.
Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Strong's Number: G5092
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τιμή
Transliteration: timḗ
Pronunciation: tee-may'
Description: from τίνω; a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself:--honour, precious, price, some.
Strong's Number: G37
There are 4623 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἁγιάζω
Transliteration: hagiázō
Pronunciation: hag-ee-ad'-zo
Description: from ἅγιος; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:--hallow, be holy, sanctify.
Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Strong's Number: G2173
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὔχρηστος
Transliteration: eúchrēstos
Pronunciation: yoo'-khrays-tos
Description: from εὖ and χρηστός; easily used, i.e. useful:--profitable, meet for use.
Strong's Number: G1203
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δεσπότης
Transliteration: despótēs
Pronunciation: des-pot'-ace
Description: perhaps from δέω and (a husband); an absolute ruler ("despot"):--Lord, master.
Strong's Number: G2090
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἑτοιμάζω
Transliteration: hetoimázō
Pronunciation: het-oy-mad'-zo
Description: from ἕτοιμος; to prepare:--prepare, provide, make ready. Compare κατασκευάζω.
Strong's Number: G3956
There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πᾶς
Transliteration: pâs
Pronunciation: pas
Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Strong's Number: G18
There are 929 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαθός
Transliteration: agathós
Pronunciation: ag-ath-os'
Description: a primary word; "good" (in any sense, often as noun):--benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare καλός.
Strong's Number: G2041
There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔργον
Transliteration: érgon
Pronunciation: er'-gon
Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.

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