2 Timothy 2:21

World English Bible (2000)

If anyone therefore purges himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, and suitable for the master's use, 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 every good work.
  • Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
  • 2 Tim 2:20 : 20 Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.
  • 1 Pet 1:22 : 22 Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from the heart fervently:
  • 1 John 3:3 : 3 Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.
  • Isa 52:11 : 11 Depart, depart, go out from there, touch no unclean thing! Go out of the midst of her! Cleanse yourselves, you who bear the vessels of Yahweh.
  • Ps 119:9 : 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
  • 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • 1 Cor 5:7 : 7 Purge out the old yeast, that you may be a new lump, even as you are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed in our place.
  • Isa 1:25 : 25 and I will turn my hand on you, thoroughly purge away your dross, and will take away all your tin.
  • Jer 15:19 : 19 Therefore thus says Yahweh, If you return, then will I bring you again, that you may stand before me; and if you take forth the precious from the vile, you shall be as my mouth: they shall return to you, but you shall not return to them.
  • Mal 3:3 : 3 and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
  • Titus 3:14 : 14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
  • 1 Pet 1:7 : 7 that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--
  • Acts 9:15 : 15 But the Lord said to him, "Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.

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    19 However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

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    22 Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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    1 Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

  • 1 John 3:3
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    3 Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.

  • Titus 2:14
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    14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

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    15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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  • Titus 2:7-8
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    3 For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality,

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    21 Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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    17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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    26 that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

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    17 If anyone destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him; for God's temple is holy, which you are.

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    17 Therefore, "'Come out from among them, and be separate,' says the Lord. 'Touch no unclean thing. I will receive you.

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    10 not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

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    19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh, for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness for sanctification.

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    7 For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

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    4 Take away the dross from the silver, and material comes out for the refiner;

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    11 Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God.

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    5 For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

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    21 Or hasn't the potter a right over the clay, from the same lump to make one part a vessel for honor, and another for dishonor?

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    14 Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

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    15 but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior;

    16 because it is written, "You shall be holy; for I am holy."

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    23 and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he prepared beforehand for glory,