2 Timothy 2:21

New English Translation

So if someone cleanses himself of such behavior, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart, useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

Cross References

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

Isaiah 1:25

I will attack you; I will purify your metal with flux. I will remove all your slag.

Isaiah 52:11

Leave! Leave! Get out of there! Don’t touch anything unclean! Get out of it! Stay pure, you who carry the Lord’s holy items!

Jeremiah 15:19

Because of this, the Lord said, “You must repent of such words and thoughts! If you do, I will restore you to the privilege of serving me. If you say what is worthwhile instead of what is worthless, I will again allow you to be my spokesman. They must become as you have been. You must not become like them.

Malachi 3:3

He will act like a refiner and purifier of silver and will cleanse the Levites and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will offer the Lord a proper offering.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, because this man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before Gentiles and kings and the people of Israel.

1 Corinthians 5:7

Clean out the old yeast so that you may be a new batch of dough – you are, in fact, without yeast. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace overflow to you so that because you have enough of everything in every way at all times, you will overflow in every good work.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:20

Now in a wealthy home 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.

2 Timothy 3:17

that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 4:11

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is a great help to me in ministry.

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

Titus 3:14

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

1 Peter 1:22

You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

1 Peter 1:7

Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold – gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away – and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 John 3:3

And everyone who has this hope focused on him purifies himself, just as Jesus is pure).