2 Timothy 2:20 meaning and explanation

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

2 Timothy 2:20, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul writes to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus facing false teaching and opposition. Using the everyday image of a large household, Paul notes that such a house holds vessels of gold and silver alongside those of wood and clay, some for honorable use and others for common use.

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