19 Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription:(A) The Lord knows those who are his,[a](B) and let everyone who calls on the name(C) of[b] the Lord turn away from wickedness.(D)

20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels,(E) but also those of wood and clay; some for honorable[c] use and some for dishonorable.[d](F) 21 So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable,[e] he will be a special[f] instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.(G)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 2:19 Nm 16:5
  2. 2:19 Lit everyone who names the name of
  3. 2:20 Or special
  4. 2:20 Or ordinary
  5. 2:21 Lit from these
  6. 2:21 Or an honorable

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
CSB Apologetics Study Bible for Students, Softcover
Retail: $27.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $11.00 (39%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Navy LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
CSB Apologetics Study Bible, Navy LeatherTouch, Thumb-Indexed
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $48.99
Save: $21.00 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $23.99
Save: $56.00 (70%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Black Bonded Leather
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Black Bonded Leather
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $24.49
Save: $55.50 (69%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, rose gold
CSB She Reads Truth Bible--LeatherTouch, rose gold
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $34.99
Save: $15.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars