Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 17:3
The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
Isaiah 1:25
And I will turn my hand upon thee, and will thoroughly purge away thy dross, and take away all thine alloy;
Malachi 3:3
And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; and he will purify the children of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah an oblation in righteousness.
2 Timothy 2:20
But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
1 Peter 1:7
that the proving of your faith, much more precious than of gold which perishes, though it be proved by fire, be found to praise and glory and honour in the revelation of Jesus Christ: