1:6 Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess 1 through the laying on of my hands.
2:20 Now in a wealthy home 8 there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also ones made of wood and of clay, and some are for honorable use, but others for ignoble use. 9
1 tn Grk “that is in you.”
2 tn Grk “what you heard from me” (cf. 1:13).
3 tn Grk “through many witnesses.” The “through” is used here to show attendant circumstances: “accompanied by,” “in the presence of.”
4 tn Grk “faithful men”; but here ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpoi") is generic, referring to both men and women.
5 tn Or “able” (see Paul’s use of this word in regard to ministry in 2 Cor 2:16; 3:5-6).
3 tn Grk “the elect.”
4 tn Grk “with eternal glory.”
4 tn Grk “a great house.”
5 tn Grk “for dishonor,” probably referring to vessels used for refuse or excrement.
5 tn Grk “For from these are those who sneak.”
6 tn Or “silly women.”