utensils

 Paul wrote this second letter to a man he considered his son, Timothy. 

It was his final letter to Timothy.

Paul was in prison in Rome.

He was executed soon after writing this final letter.

2 Timothy

20 In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, 

and some are made of wood and clay. 

The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, 

and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 

21 If you keep yourself pure, 

you will be a special utensil for honorable use. 

Your life will be clean, 

and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. 

Instead, 

pursue righteous living, 

faithfulness, 

love, 

and peace. 

Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.