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II Timothy 2:21

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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.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 21

If a man . . . purge himself from these--The Greek expresses "If one (for example, thou, Timothy) purify himself (so as to separate) from among these" (vessels unto dishonor). sanctified--set apart as wholly consecrated to the Lord. and meet--Some oldest manuscripts omit "and." the master's--the Lord's. Paul himself was such a vessel: once one among those of earth, but afterwards he became by grace one of gold. prepared unto every good work-- (Ti2 3:17; Tit 3:1). Contrast Tit 1:16.

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Strong's Concordancev. 21

ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly ἐκκαθαίρω (ekkathaírō, G1571) — to cleanse thoroughly ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… τούτων (toútōn, G5130) — of (from or concerning) these (persons or things) ἔσομαι (ésomai, G2071) — will be σκεῦος (skeûos, G4632) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus (literally or figuratively [specially, a wife… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… τιμή (timḗ, G5092) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables; by analogy, esteem… ἁγιάζω (hagiázō, G37) — to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εὔχρηστος (eúchrēstos, G2173) — easily used, i.e. useful

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For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

II Corinthians 7:1rank 22

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Psalms 119:9rank 22

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

I Peter 1:22rank 21

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

I John 3:3rank 16

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

II Timothy 2:20rank 13

A 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.

Isaiah 52:11rank 12

Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD.

Acts 9:15rank 9

“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Jeremiah 15:19rank 9

Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.

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