2 Timothy 2:20

“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.”

"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
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What does 2 Timothy 2:20 mean?

The verse 2 Timothy 2:20 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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." This passage is found in the second epistle of Paul to…

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Vessels of Honor: Understanding Our Place in God’s House

In the profound tapestry of our Christian life, the imagery presented in 2 Timothy 2:20 serves to remind us of the different roles we play in the grand design of God's house. The verse reads, "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of…

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Prayer for Purity and Purpose in a Great House

Heavenly Father, As I approach Your throne of grace today, I come with a heart full of awe and humility, reflecting on the wisdom embedded in Paul’s teachings to Timothy. In 2 Timothy 2:20, Your Word declares, “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of…

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2 Timothy 4:20 - "Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick."
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2 Timothy 1:2 - "To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord."
"Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick." - 2 Timothy 4:20
2 Timothy 2:6 - "The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits."
2 Timothy 2:17 - "And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;"
2 Timothy 2:1 - "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus."
2 Timothy 2:3 - "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
2 Timothy 2:16 - "But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness."
2 Timothy 2:23 - "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes."
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2 Timothy 2:11 - "It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:"
2 Timothy 2:7 - "Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things."
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