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2 Timothy 2:20The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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ἐν μεγάλῃ δὲ οἰκίᾳ οὐκ ἔστιν μόνον σκεύη χρυσᾶ καὶ ἀργυρᾶ ἀλλὰ καὶ ξύλινα καὶ ὀστράκινα, καὶ ἃ μὲν εἰς τιμὴν ἃ δὲ εἰς ἀτιμίαν·
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2 Timothy 2:20The Bible in Living English
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20 And in a great house there is not only gold and silver ware but also woodenware and crockery, and some pieces destined for honor, some for ignominy;
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2 Timothy 2:20American Standard Version
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20 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 honor, and some unto dishonor.
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2 Timothy 2:20The Emphasized Bible
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20 But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen: And some indeed for honour, While some are for dishonour:
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2 Timothy 2:20King James Version
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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; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
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2 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 2New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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in a large house there are utensils: Paul compares the Christian congregation to “a large house” and individuals in the congregation to “utensils,” or household containers. The Greek word for “utensils,” or “vessels,” is often used figuratively in the Scriptures to refer to people. (Ac 9:15; ftn.; Ro 9:22 and study note; 1Th 4:4 and study note; 1Pe 3:7) In the following verses (2Ti 2:21-26), Paul uses this illustration to encourage Timothy to avoid close association with any in the congregation who persistently disregard Jehovah’s principles.
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