16. But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,
17. and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18. men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.
19. Howbeit 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.
20. Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honour, and some unto dishonour.
21. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good work.