Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

2 Timothy 2:21

Purge [ε κ κ α θ α ρ η]. Only here and 1 Corinthians 5:7. The meaning is, separate himself from communion with.

From these [α π ο τ ο υ τ ω ν]. From such persons as are described as; 'vessels "unto dishonor." Some attempt to relieve the awkwardness of this figure by referring these to persons mentioned in vv. 16, 17. Unto honor [ε ι ς τ ι μ η ν]. Const. with vessel, not with sanctified. Sanctified [η γ ι α σ μ ε ν ο ν]. Comp. 1 Timothy 4:5. Set al art to noble and holy uses, as belonging to God. See on aJgiasmov sanctification, Romans 6:19. For agiov holy, see on 1 Timothy 5:10.

Meet [ε υ χ ρ η σ τ ο ν]. From euj well and crasqai to use. Hence, easy to make use of, useful. The A. V. meet, is fit, suitable. Rend. serviceable. In contrast with to no profit, verse 14. See Philippians 1:11, where the contrast with acrhstov useless is brought out. Only here, chapter 2 Timothy 4:11; Philippians 1:11.

For the master's use [τ ω δ ε σ π ο τ η]. Use is superfluous. Rend. for the master. The master of the household. See on 1 Timothy 6:1.

Prepared [η τ ο ι μ α σ μ ε ν ο ν]. In Paul, 1 Corinthians 2:9; Philippians 1:22. Only here in Pastorals. Comp. Titus 3:1.

Every good work. The phrase in Paul, 2 Corinthians 9:8; Colossians 1:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:17. In Pastorals, 1 Timothy 5:10; 2 Timothy 3:17; Titus 1:16; Titus 3:1.

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2 Timothy 2:21

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