2 Timothy 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV 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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:20 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:20 in Context — About the Book of 2 Timothy
2 Timothy is Paul's last letter, written on death row — a father's final charge to his son in the faith. Fan your gift into flame; God gave a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline, not fear. All Scripture is God-breathed. I have fought the good fight; I have kept the faith.
Cross-References for 2 Timothy 2:20
“And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:20: house, only, vessels
“And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:20: house, vessels, gold
“And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; governor: or, deputy”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:20: house, vessels, gold
“And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God. brought again: Chaldee, go”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:20: house, vessels, gold
“But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:20: house, vessels, gold
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