2 Timothy 2:20-22

Expanded Bible

²⁰ In a ·large house [wealthy household] there are not only ·things [vessels; dishes] made of gold and silver, but also ·things [vessels; dishes] made of wood and clay. Some things are used for ·special [honorable; noble] purposes, and others are made for ·ordinary [dishonorable; ignoble] jobs [^Csuch as garbage or excrement]. ²¹ All who make themselves clean from ·evil [^Lthese things; ^Cthe false teaching described in vv. 16–18] will be used for ·special [honorable; noble] purposes. They will be made holy, useful to the Master, ready to do any good work.

²² But ·run away from [flee] the ·evil desires [passions; desires] of youth. ·Try hard to live right and to have [^LPursue righteousness,] faith, love, and peace, together with those who ·trust in [^Lcall upon] the Lord from pure hearts.