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Purge (ἐκκαθάρῃ)
Only here and 1Co 5:7. The meaning is, separate himself from communion with.
From these (ἀπὸ τούτων)
From such persons as are described as “vessels unto dishonor.” Some attempt to relieve the awkwardness of this figure by referring these to persons mentioned in 2Ti 2:16, 2Ti 2:17.
Unto honor (εἰς τιμήν)
Const. with vessel, not with sanctified.
Sanctified (ἡγιασμένον)
Comp. 1Ti 4:5. Set apart to noble and holy uses, as belonging to God. See on ἁγιασμός sanctification, Rom 6:19. For ἅγιος holy, see on 1Ti 5:10.
Meet (εὔχρηστον)
From εὐ well and χρᾶσθαι to use. Hence, easy to make use of, useful. The A.V. meet, is fit, suitable. Rend. serviceable. In contrast with to no profit, 2Ti 2:14. See Phm 1:11, where the contrast with ἄχρηστος useless is brought out. Only here, 2Ti 4:11, Phm 1:11.
For the master's use (τῷ δεσπότῃ)
Use is superfluous. Rend. for the master. The master of the household. See on 1Ti 6:1.
Prepared (ἡτοιμασμένον)
In Paul, 1Co 2:9; Phm 1:22. Only here in Pastorals. Comp. Tit 3:1.
Every good work
The phrase in Paul, 2Co 9:8; Col 1:10; 2Th 2:17. In Pastorals, 1Ti 5:10; 2Ti 3:17; Tit 1:16; Tit 3:1.