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.

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Other Translations for 2 Timothy 2:20

BSB
A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
AKJV
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 honor, and some to dishonor.
CPDV
But, in a large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.
ERV
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 honour, and some unto dishonour.
NHEB
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.
SMT
And in a great house there is not only gold and silver vessels, but also wood and earthen; and some truly for honour, and some for dishonour.

Commentary for 2 Timothy 2:20

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Overview of 2 Timothy 2:20
Summary
Mixed vessels in household have different purposes
Event
Paul uses household metaphor for purposes
Estimated Time Period
c. 65 AD
Category
Teaching