19Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
20Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.
21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, meet for the master`s use, prepared unto every good work.
22after righteousness, faith, love, pace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
23But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.
24And the Lord`s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,
25in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,
