SEV Biblia, Chapter 2:21
Así que, el que se limpiare de estas cosas, ser vaso para honra, santificado, y til para los usos del Seor, y aparejado para toda buena obra.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:21
Verse 21. If a man therefore purge himself from these] He that takes heed to his ways and to his doctrines, and walks with God, will separate himself, not only from all false doctrine, but from all wicked men, and thus be sanctified and proper to be employed by the Master in every good word and work. The apostle has not made the application of these different similes, and it is very difficult to tell what he means.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 21. If a man therefore purge himself from these , etc.] That is, if a man clears himself, and keeps himself clear from such men as Hymenaeus and Philetus, who are comparable to wooden and earthen vessels, and are dishonourable ones; if he shuns their defiling company, and polluting principles; if he keeps clear of their heresies, and is not carried away with the errors of these wicked men, and is not drawn aside by them into immoral practices, but stands fast in the faith, and departs from iniquity: he shall be a vessel unto honour ; he will be made manifest, and appear to be a vessel chosen to honour; and will be an honourable member of the church here, and will be honoured by Christ hereafter: sanctified : he will appear to be one that is set apart by God the Father, and whose sins are purged away by the blood of Christ, and who is sanctified internally by the Spirit of God; for external holiness springs from internal holiness, and is, an evidence of it: and meet for the master's use : the use and service of Christ, who is the master of the house; either for the ministry of the word, the administration of ordinances, or for some service or another, which he calls him to, and employs him in. And prepared unto every good work ; which an unregenerate man is not; he is to every good work reprobate; he is not capable of performing good works; he is not prepared for them, nor ready at them; but a true believer, one that is regenerated, and sanctified by the Spirit of God, he is created in Christ Jesus unto good works; and has in the performing of them right principles, aims, and ends, as well as a supply of grace, by which he is enabled to do them.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 14-21 - Those disposed to strive, commonly strive about matters of smal moment. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostl mentions some who erred. They did not deny the resurrection, but the corrupted that true doctrine. Yet nothing can be so foolish of erroneous, but it will overturn the temporary faith of some professors This foundation has two writings on it. One speaks our comfort. Non can overthrow the faith of any whom God hath chosen. The other speak our duty. Those who would have the comfort of the privilege, must make conscience of the duty Christ gave himself for us, that he might redee us from all iniquity, Tit 2:14. The church of Christ is like dwelling: some furniture is of great value; some of smaller value, an put to meaner uses. Some professors of religion are like vessels of wood and earth. When the vessels of dishonour are cast out to be destroyed, the others will be filled with all the fulness of God. We must see to it that we are holy vessels. Every one in the church who God approves, will be devoted to his Master's service, and thus fitte for his use.
Greek Textus Receptus
εαν 1437 ουν 3767 τις 5100 εκκαθαρη 1571 5661 εαυτον 1438 απο 575 τουτων 5130 εσται 2071 5704 σκευος 4632 εις 1519 τιμην 5092 ηγιασμενον 37 5772 και 2532 ευχρηστον 2173 τω 3588 δεσποτη 1203 εις 1519 παν 3956 εργον 2041 αγαθον 18 ητοιμασμενον 2090 5772
Vincent's NT Word Studies
21. Purge (ekkaqarh). Only here and 1 Cor. v. 7. The meaning is, separate himself from communion with.
From these (apo toutwn). 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 (eiv timhn). Const. with vessel, not with sanctified. Sanctified (hgiasmenon). Comp. 1 Tim. iv. 5. Set al art to noble and holy uses, as belonging to God. See on aJgiasmov sanctification, Romans vi. 19. For agiov holy, see on 1 Tim. v. 10.
Meet (eucrhston). 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 Philemon 11, where the contrast with acrhstov useless is brought out. Only here, chapter iv. 11, Philemon 11.
For the master's use (tw despoth). Use is superfluous. Rend. for the master. The master of the household. See on 1 Tim. vi. 1.
Prepared (htoimasmenon). In Paul, 1 Corinthians 2 9; Philemon 22. Only here in Pastorals. Comp. Tit. iii. 1.
Every good work. The phrase in Paul, 2 Cor. ix. 8; Col. i. 10; 2 Thess. ii. 17. In Pastorals, 1 Tim. v. 10; 2 Tim. iii. 17; Tit. i. 16; iii. 1.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
2:21 {If a man purge himself} (ean tis ekkaqarei). Paul drops the metaphor of the house and takes up the individual as one of the "vessels." Condition of third class with first aorist active subjunctive of ekkaqairw, old verb, to cleanse out, in LXX, in N.T. only here and #1Co 5:7. {From these} (apo toutwn). From the vessels for dishonor of verse #20. {Sanctified} (hegiasmenon). Perfect passive participle of hagiazw, for which verb see #1Co 6:11. {Meet for the master's use} (eucreston twi despotwi). Dative case despotei (for which word see #1Ti 6:1) with eucreston, neuter singular like hegiasmenon agreeing with skeuos. Old verbal adjective (eu and craomai, to use well), useful or usable for the master. In N.T. only here and #4:11. See acreston in #Phm 11. {Prepared} (hetoimasmenon). Perfect passive participle of hetoimazw, in a state of readiness, old and common word, elsewhere by Paul only #1Co 2:9 (LXX).
