2 Timothy 2:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Timothy 2:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Timothy 2:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Timothy 2:21 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Timothy 2:21 (KJV)
2 Timothy 2:21 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 2:21
“Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:21: therefore, these, master
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:21: therefore, himself, meet
“And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:21: these, master, use
“Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make about them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the LORD our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:21: therefore, these, use
“Now because we have maintenance from the king's palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king's dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king; we have...: Chaldee, we are salted with the salt of the palace”
Shares key themes with 2 Timothy 2:21: therefore, honour, meet
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