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But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.

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Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

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Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.

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And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

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in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

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and that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him to do his will.