2 Timothy 2:21

“If a man therefore purge himself from these, etc.] That is, if a man clears himself, and keeps himself clear from such men as Hymenaeus and Philetus, who are comparable to wooden and earthen vessels, and are dishonourable ones; if he shuns their defiling company, and polluting principles; if he keeps clear of their heresies, and is not carried away with the errors of these wicked men, and is not drawn aside by them into immoral practices, but stands fast in the faith, and departs from iniquity: he shall be a vessel unto honour; he will be made manifest, and appear to be a vessel chosen to honour; and will be an honourable member of the church here, and will be honoured by Christ hereafter:…”

“If a man . . . purge himself from these--The Greek expresses "If one (for example, thou, Timothy) purify himself (so as to separate) from among these" (vessels unto dishonor). sanctified--set apart as wholly consecrated to the Lord. and meet--Some oldest manuscripts omit "and." the master's--the Lord's. Paul himself was such a vessel: once one among those of earth, but afterwards he became by grace one of gold. prepared unto every good work-- (Ti2 3:17; Tit 3:1). Contrast Tit 1:16.”

“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour - If a man “cleanse” or “purify” himself; compare the notes on John 15:2. The word “these” refers, here, to the persons represented by the vessels of wood and of earth - the vessels made to dishonor, as mentioned in the previous verse 2 Timothy 2:20. The idea is, that if one would preserve himself from the corrupting influence of such men, he would be fitted to be a vessel of honor, or to be employed in the most useful and honorable service in the cause of his Master. On the word “vessel,” see the notes at Acts 9:15. And meet for the master’s use - Suitable to be employed by the Lord Jesus in promoting his work on…”

“If a man purge himself from these - Vessels of dishonour, so as to have no fellowship with them. 2 Timothy 2:22”

“purge: Psa 119:9; Isa 1:25, Isa 52:11; Jer 15:19; Mal 3:3; Co1 5:7; Co2 7:1; Pe1 1:22; Jo1 3:3 a vessel: Ti2 2:20; Pe1 1:7 meet: Act 9:15 prepared: Ti2 3:17; Eph 2:10; Tit 3:1, Tit 3:8, Tit 3:14 2 Timothy 2:22”