2 Timothy 2:21

“So if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the master, prepared for every good work.”

2 Timothy 2:21 · direct translation from the Greek
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2 Timothy 2:21, word by word

cleansesἐκκαθάρῃekkatharēi

clean out

Clean out, remove completely; cleanse.

Where else “ekkatharēi” appears
he will beἔσταιestai

be

To be: says who or what something is.

Where else “estai” appears
a vesselσκεῦοςskeuos

instrument

A person God uses: "a chosen tool".

Where else “skeuos” appears
honorτιμήνtimēn

honor

The respect and esteem given to someone for who they are.

Where else “timēn” appears
sanctifiedἡγιασμένονhēgiasmenon

set apart

To set something or someone apart for God.

Where else “hēgiasmenon” appears
usefulεὔχρηστονeuchrēston

useful

Useful, of good service.

Where else “euchrēston” appears
to the masterδεσπότῃdespotēi

master

The owner of slaves.

Where else “despotēi” appears
preparedἡτοιμασμένονhētoimasmenon

prepare

Prepare, make ready.

Where else “hētoimasmenon” appears
goodἀγαθὸνagathon

good

Being as it should be and doing others good; in the full sense, God alone.

Where else “agathon” appears
workἔργονergon

deed

What someone does, their conduct.

Where else “ergon” appears

The context

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

21 · This verse (above)

22But flee youthful desires, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

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