en_tn/2ti/02/19.md

## 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"