2 Timothy 2:21

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

If, then, a man has escaped from the pollution of such errors as I have mentioned, he will be like a thing kept for better use, set apart, serviceable to its owner, ready for any good purpose.

Cross References

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him: "Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.

1 Corinthians 5:7

Get rid entirely of the old leaven, so that you may be like new dough-free from leaven, as in truth you are. For our Passover Lamb is already sacrificed-Christ himself;

2 Corinthians 7:1

With these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that pollutes either body or spirit, and, in deepest reverence for God, aim at perfect holiness.

2 Corinthians 9:8

God has power to shower all kinds of blessings upon you, so that, having, under all circumstances and on all occasions, all that you can need, you may be able to shower all kinds of benefits upon others.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God's handiwork, created, by our union with Christ Jesus, for the good actions in doing which God had pre-arranged that we should spend our lives.

1 Timothy 6:11

But do you, Servant of God, avoid all this. Aim at righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid profane prattle. Those who indulge in it only get deeper into irreligious ways,

2 Timothy 2:20

Now in a large house there are not only things of gold and silver, but also others of wood and earthenware, some for better and some for common use.

2 Timothy 3:17

so that the Servant of God may be perfect himself, and perfectly equipped for every good action.

2 Timothy 4:11

There is no one but Luke with me. Pick up Mark on your way, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in my work.

Titus 3:1

Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarreling,

Titus 3:14

Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.

Titus 3:8

How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that, by your obedience to the Truth, you have purified your lives, so that there is growing up among you a genuine brotherly affection, love one another earnestly with all your hearts;

1 Peter 1:7

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

1 John 3:3

And every one who has this hope with regard to Christ tries to make himself pure--as Christ is pure.