2 Timothy 2:21

New American Bible - revised edition

If anyone cleanses himself of these things, he will be a vessel for lofty use, dedicated, beneficial to the master of the house, ready for every good work.

Cross References

Psalm 119:9

How can the young keep his way without fault? Only by observing your words.

Isaiah 1:25

I will turn my hand against you, and refine your dross in the furnace, removing all your alloy.

Isaiah 52:11

Depart, depart, go out from there, touch nothing unclean! Out from there! Purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the Lord.

Jeremiah 15:19

Thus the Lord answered me: If you come back and I take you back, in my presence you shall stand; If you utter what is precious and not what is worthless, you shall be my mouth. Then they will be the ones who turn to you, not you who turn to them.

Malachi 3:3

He will sit refining and purifying silver, and he will purify the Levites, Refining them like gold or silver, that they may bring offerings to the Lord in righteousness.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites,

1 Corinthians 5:7

Clear out the old yeast, so that you may become a fresh batch of dough, inasmuch as you are unleavened. For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God.

2 Corinthians 9:8

Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. One in Christ.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid profane, idle talk, for such people will become more and more godless,

2 Timothy 2:20

In a large household there are vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for lofty and others for humble use.

2 Timothy 3:17

so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 4:11

Luke is the only one with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is helpful to me in the ministry.

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise.

Titus 3:14

But let our people, too, learn to devote themselves to good works to supply urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. Advice to Titus. I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere mutual love, love one another intensely from a [pure] heart.

1 Peter 1:7

so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:3

Everyone who has this hope based on him makes himself pure, as he is pure. Avoiding Sin.