15. Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth.
16. But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,
17. and their word will spread as a gangrene; of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18. men who as to the truth have gone astray, saying that the resurrection has taken place already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19. Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord withdraw from iniquity.
20. But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21. If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, in separating himself from them, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.