2 Timothy 2:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

2 Timothy 2:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But in a great house - Still keeping up the comparison of the church with a building. The idea is, that the church is a large edifice, and that in such a building we are not to expect entire unif...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(12) 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. (12) The taking away of an objection: it is not...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Charge to Timothy concerning Present Error. The false teaching considered in this epistle is partly present and partly future. Paul's first charge relates to the former type. For its general char...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

also , &c.. wooden also. of wood wooden. Greek. xulinos . Only here and Revelation 9:20 . of earth . Greek. ostrakinos, See 2 Corinthians 4:7 . to . App-104.
2 Timothy 2:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

20 In a great house He now goes farther, and demonstrates by a comparison, that when we see some who, for a time, made a show of distinguished piety and zeal, fall back shamefully, so far fr...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2249 SAINTS, VESSELS OF HONOUR 2 Timothy 2:20-21 . 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 di...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. But in a great house - Here the apostle carries on the...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. But - answering the possible objection that th...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortations to Flrmness, Uncontentiousness, and Perseverance 1-26. The duties of God's ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers ( 2 Timothy 2:1-2 ; 2 Timothy 2:14...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver. — The Apostle goes on with the same thought of the “Church of God on earth,” but he changes the imagery. He has been speaking...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“A Vessel unto Honor” 2 Timothy 2:19-26 Two men had been named whose teachings had overthrown the faith of some; but in contradistinction to this lamentable defection, Paul turns with thankfuln...
2 Timothy 2:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In order to fulfil the ideal revealed in the instructions, Timothy was charged to "be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus." The apostle employed three figures of speech, the soldier, th...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(19) В¶ Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. (20) But in a gr...
2 Timothy 2:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But in a great house ,.... This simile the apostle makes use of, to show that it need not seem strange, nor should it be distressing to anyone's mind, to hear that men of such wicked principles and...
2 Timothy 2:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 20. There are not only, &c. ] Wonder not...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

But in a great house Such as the Christian Church soon became, taking in multitudes of Gentiles in all parts of Asia, Macedonia, Greece, and Italy, and such as it has long been, and now is; there...
2 Timothy 2:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

If in chapter 1 we have seen the blessedness of God's abiding presence in His beloved saints - whatever may be the human failure everywhere - now in chapter 2, verses 1 to 13, there is a resulting co...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Cautions against Error. A. D. 66. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, havin...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Look as it is in a great house, there are several vessels, made of several materials, and for several ends and uses; some are made of gold, some of silver, some of wood, some of earth; some made and...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

SECTION 3. Those Who Are Truly the Lord's Must Equip Themselves Accordingly, Especially In View Of The Grievous Times That Are Coming ( 2 Timothy 2:19 to 2 Timothy 3:17 ). Having called on him t...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 2 Timothy 2:19 . The foundation of God standeth sure. —R.V. “the firm foundation of God standeth.” St. Paul’s one foundation is Jesus Christ in His complete charac...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 The Church Visible and Invisible. The sight of the united body of Christians has led us to speak of what are called the visible and the invisible Church, in what seems an unscriptu...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 2:15 . Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. This is a metaphor taken from the action of the priest at...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:1 . Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Be strong in the Lord, and in every virtue. This is chiefly repeated from Ephesians 6:10-14 . 2 Timothy 2:3 . Endure hardness,...
2 Timothy 2:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 2 Timothy 2:1 Child for son , A.V.; strengthened for strong, A.V. Be strengthened (ἐνδυναμοῦ) ; more exactly (as Huther), become strong, or, which is the same thing...
2 Timothy 2:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Of Clean and Unclean Vessels.
2 Timothy 2:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 3:16 ; 1 Corinthians 3:17 ; 1 Corinthians 3:9 ; 1 Peter 2:5 ; 1 Timothy 3:15 ; 2 Corinthians 4:7 ; Daniel 5:2 ; Ephesians 2:22 ; Exodus 27:3 ; Ezra 1:6 ; Ezra 6:5 ; Hebrews...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Christian's Titles 2 Timothy 2:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We will discuss the seven distinctive names under which Paul addressed his son in the faith. As a prelude to these seven names, it mi...
2 Timothy 2:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But in a great house — Such as the church, it is not strange that there are not only vessels of gold and silver, designed for honourable uses, but also of wood and of earth — For less honourable pu...

2 Timothy 2:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Timothy 2:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Timothy 2:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - Sermon Bible Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Timothy 2:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Timothy 2:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Timothy 2:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 2:20 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

2 Timothy 2:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes