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if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,

But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.

But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

From now on the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.

As God's steward, an overseer must be above reproach-not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.

They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men.