2 Timothy 2:21

KJV1611 – Modern English

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

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  • 2 Tim 3:17 : 17 That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.
  • 2 Tim 2:20 : 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.
  • 1 Pet 1:22 : 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,
  • 1 John 3:3 : 3 And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.
  • Isa 52:11 : 11 Depart, depart, go out from there, touch no unclean thing; go out from the midst of her; be clean, you who bear the vessels of the LORD.
  • Ps 119:9 : 9 BETH. How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word.
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 Cor 5:7 : 7 Therefore, purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, as you are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.
  • Isa 1:25 : 25 And I will turn my hand upon you, and thoroughly purge away your dross, and take away all your tin:
  • Jer 15:19 : 19 Therefore thus says the LORD, If you return, then I will bring you again, and you shall stand before me: and if you take forth the precious from the vile, you shall be as my mouth: let them return to you; but return not you to them.
  • Mal 3:3 : 3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
  • Titus 3:14 : 14 And let our people also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
  • 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
  • Acts 9:15 : 15 But the Lord said to him, Go your way: for he is a chosen vessel to me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

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    19Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity."

    20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

  • 2 Tim 2:22
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    22Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  • 2 Cor 7:1
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    1Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  • 1 John 3:3
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    3And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

  • Titus 2:14
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    14Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.

  • Titus 1:15
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    15To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled.

  • 2 Tim 2:15-16
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    15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

    16But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

  • Titus 2:7-8
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    7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

  • 1 Thess 4:3-4
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    3For this is the will of God, your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:

    4That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor;

  • Jas 1:21
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    21Therefore lay aside all filthiness and excess of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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    17That the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for all good works.

  • Eph 5:26
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    26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

  • 1 Cor 3:17
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    17If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him; for the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

  • 2 Cor 6:17
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    17Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • Rom 6:19
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    19I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as servants of uncleanness and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as servants of righteousness for holiness.

  • 1 Thess 4:7
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    7For God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

  • Prov 25:4
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    4Remove the dross from the silver, and a vessel for the refiner will appear.

  • 1 Cor 6:11
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    11And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

  • 1 Tim 4:5-6
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    5For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

    6If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

  • 1 Pet 1:22
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    22Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart,

  • 2 Tim 2:4-5
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    4No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

    5And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

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    21Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?

  • 2 Pet 1:8-9
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    8For if these things are in you and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    9But he who lacks these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.

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    12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

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    2And do not be conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

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    14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

  • 1 Pet 1:15-16
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    15But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct;

    16Because it is written, "Be holy; for I am holy."

  • Eph 4:22
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    22That you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,

  • Heb 13:21
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    21Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • Num 31:23
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    23Everything that can withstand the fire, you shall make it go through the fire, and it shall be clean; nevertheless, it shall be purified with the water of separation: and all that cannot withstand the fire you shall make to go through the water.

  • John 15:2
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    2Every branch in me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may produce more fruit.

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    19That prepares his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.

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    14Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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    11For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner, what diligence it produced in you, yes, what clearing of yourselves, yes, what indignation, yes, what fear, yes, what vehement desire, yes, what zeal, yes, what vindication! In all things you have proved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

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    10So that you may approve things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ;

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    14If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.

  • 2 Pet 3:11
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    11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy conduct and godliness,

  • Prov 27:21
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    21As the refining pot tests silver, and the furnace tests gold, so a man is tested by his praise.

  • Col 2:22
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    22Which all concern things which perish with the using, according to the commandments and doctrines of men?

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    12Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw;

  • Rom 9:23
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    23And that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had prepared beforehand for glory,