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20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; some for formal use on occasions of honor and others for service. 21 If therefore a man purifies himself from these things, he will become like a vessel pure for honor, worthy of the master’s use, and ready for every good work. 22 Keep away from all the lusts of youth: and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those who call on our LORD with a pure heart. 23 Keep away from foolish disputes which do not educate, you know they cause strife. 24 A servant of our LORD must not quarrel; but be gentle to all men, apt at teaching and patient, 25 So that he may discipline gently those who argue against him; and perhaps God will grant them repentance and they will know the truth: 26 And come to themselves, and be saved from the trap of Satan, by whom they have been trapped to his will. 2 Timothy 2:20-26, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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