2 Timothy 2:20

2:20 Now in a wealthy home ¹  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. ² 

2 Timothy 2:1

Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship

2:1 So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:7

1:7 For God did not give us a Spirit ³  of fear but of power and love and self-control.

¹ tn Grk “a great house.”

² tn Grk “for dishonor,” probably referring to vessels used for refuse or excrement.

³ tn Or “a spirit,” denoting the human personality under the Spirit’s influence as in 1 Cor 4:21; Gal 6:1; 1 Pet 3:4. But the reference to the Holy Spirit at the end of this section (1:14) makes it likely that it begins this way also, so that the Holy Spirit is the referent.