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Selected Verse: 2 Timothy 2:21 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Ti 2:21 |
King James |
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. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
If a man . . . purge himself from these--The Greek expresses "If one (for example, thou, Timothy) purify himself (so as to separate) from among these" (vessels unto dishonor).
sanctified--set apart as wholly consecrated to the Lord.
and meet--Some oldest manuscripts omit "and."
the master's--the Lord's. Paul himself was such a vessel: once one among those of earth, but afterwards he became by grace one of gold.
prepared unto every good work-- (Ti2 3:17; Tit 3:1). Contrast Tit 1:16. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour - If a man "cleanse" or "purify" himself; compare the notes on Joh 15:2. The word "these" refers, here, to the persons represented by the vessels of wood and of earth - the vessels made to dishonor, as mentioned in the previous verse Ti2 2:20. The idea is, that if one would preserve himself from the corrupting influence of such men, he would be fitted to be a vessel of honor, or to be employed in the most useful and honorable service in the cause of his Master. On the word "vessel," see the notes at Act 9:15.
And meet for the master's use - Suitable to be employed by the Lord Jesus in promoting his work on earth. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Purge (ἐκκαθάρῃ)
Only here and Co1 5:7. The meaning is, separate himself from communion with.
From these (ἀπὸ τούτων)
From such persons as are described as "vessels unto dishonor." Some attempt to relieve the awkwardness of this figure by referring these to persons mentioned in Ti2 2:16, Ti2 2:17.
Unto honor (εἰς τιμήν)
Const. with vessel, not with sanctified.
Sanctified (ἡγιασμένον)
Comp. Ti1 4:5. Set apart to noble and holy uses, as belonging to God. See on ἁγιασμός sanctification, Rom 6:19. For ἅγιος holy, see on Ti1 5:10.
Meet (εὔχρηστον)
From εὐ well and χρᾶσθαι to use. Hence, easy to make use of, useful. The A.V. meet, is fit, suitable. Rend. serviceable. In contrast with to no profit, Ti2 2:14. See Plm 1:11, where the contrast with ἄχρηστος useless is brought out. Only here, Ti2 4:11, Plm 1:11.
For the master's use (τῷ δεσπότῃ)
Use is superfluous. Rend. for the master. The master of the household. See on Ti1 6:1.
Prepared (ἡτοιμασμένον)
In Paul, Co1 2:9; Plm 1:22. Only here in Pastorals. Comp. Tit 3:1.
Every good work
The phrase in Paul, Co2 9:8; Col 1:10; Th2 2:17. In Pastorals, Ti1 5:10; Ti2 3:17; Tit 1:16; Tit 3:1. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| If a man purge himself from these - Vessels of dishonour, so as to have no fellowship with them. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| If a man therefore purge himself from these - He that takes heed to his ways and to his doctrines, and walks with God, will separate himself, not only from all false doctrine, but from all wicked men, and thus be sanctified and proper to be employed by the Master in every good word and work. The apostle has not made the application of these different similes, and it is very difficult to tell what he means. |
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
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.
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
17 Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.
19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: