2 Timothy 2:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.”
2 Timothy 2:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
2 Timothy 2:20 in 6 Bible Translations
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2 Timothy 2:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“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.”
2 Timothy 2:20 — World English Bible
2 Timothy 2:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor. ”
2 Timothy 2:20 — American Standard Version
2 Timothy 2:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some to honour, and some to dishonour:”
2 Timothy 2:20 — Young's Literal Translation
2 Timothy 2:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. ”
2 Timothy 2:20 — Darby Translation
2 Timothy 2:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Notwithstanding in a great house are not onely vessels of gold and of siluer, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honour, and some vnto dishonour.”
2 Timothy 2:20 — Geneva Bible
2 Timothy 2:20 in Context — 2 Timothy 2
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
What Does 2 Timothy 2:20 Mean?
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