unfoldingWord_en_tn/2ti/02/19.md

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who names the name of the Lord

"who says he is a believer in Christ"

foundation of God

Possible meanings: 1) "the church God has built from the beginning"; 2) "the truth about God" (UDB); 3) "God's faithfulness."

depart from unrighteousness

Possible meanings: 1) "stop being evil"; 2) "stop doing wrong things"

vessels

This is a general word for things like bowls, plates, and pots that people put things into or on. If your language does not have a general word, use the word for //bowl// or //pot//. It is a metaphor for people. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

honorable … dishonorable

Possible meanings: 1) "special occasions … ordinary times" (UDB); 2) "the kinds of activities good people do in public … the kinds of activities good people do in private"

cleans himself from dishonorable use

Possible meanings: 1) "separates himself from dishonorable people"; 2) "makes himself pure"

honorable vessel

"useful for special occasions" or "useful for activities good people do in public"