2 Timothy 2:21 directly applies the metaphor: cleansing from dishonorable things makes one a vessel for honorable use.

Lamentations 4:2 laments precious children now considered clay pots — same gold/clay vessel contrast for people, but applied to fallen Jerusalem.

Romans 9:21-23 uses the same potter/vessel analogy about noble and common use, directly paralleling the distinction in 2 Timothy 2:20 regarding God's sovereign purposes.

2 Corinthians 4:7 uses 'jars of clay' to hold treasure — a direct parallel to the clay vessels in 2 Timothy 2:20, emphasizing that humble vessels can carry great value.

1 Timothy 3:15 explicitly identifies God's household as the church — directly clarifies that the 'large house' here is the church community.

Acts 9:15 calls Paul a 'chosen vessel' for the Gentiles, directly parallel to the honorable vessels in the metaphor.

Romans 9:22 uses the same vessel metaphor for 'vessels of wrath' prepared for destruction, contrasting with honorable vessels.

Jeremiah 22:28 compares Jehoiachin to a despised, broken pot — an ignoble vessel, similar to the clay vessels for common use in 2 Timothy 2:20.

Hosea 8:8 depicts Israel as a vessel no one wants — similar to the ignoble vessels in 2 Timothy 2:20, emphasizing worthlessness or commonness.

Hebrews 3:2-6 contrasts Moses as servant vs Christ as Son over God's house, expanding the house metaphor with Christ's authority.