2 Timotius 2:19-22

2:19 However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” ¹  and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord ²  must turn away from evil.”

2:20 Now in a wealthy home ³  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. ⁴  2:21 So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, ⁵  he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2:22 But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others ⁶  who call on the Lord from a pure heart. ⁷ 

[2:19]  ¹ sn A quotation from Num 16:5.

[2:19]  ² tn Grk “names the name of the Lord.”

[2:20]  ³ tn Grk “a great house.”

[2:20]  ⁴ tn Grk “for dishonor,” probably referring to vessels used for refuse or excrement.

[2:21]  ⁵ tn Grk “from these,” alluding to the errors and deeds of the false teachers described in vv. 14-19.

[2:22]  ⁶ tn Grk “and peace, with those.”

[2:22]  ⁷ sn In company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart alludes to the value of the community of believers for the development of Christian virtues.