2 Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lo…”

2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

World English Bible

However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

American Standard Version

Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the foundation of God remaineth sure, and hath this seale, The Lord knoweth who are his: and, Let euery one that calleth on the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.

Darby Translation

Yet the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, [The] Lord knows those that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of [the] Lord withdraw from iniquity.

Young's Literal Translation

sure, nevertheless, hath the foundation of God stood, having this seal, 'The Lord hath known those who are His,' and 'Let him depart from unrighteousness — every one who is naming the name of Christ.'

Bible in Basic English

But God's strong base is unchanging, having this sign, The Lord has knowledge of those who are his: and, Let everyone by whom the name of the Lord is named be turned away from evil.

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Cross references

“the foundation”

Isaiah 28:16 Matthew 7:25 Proverbs 10:25 1 Timothy 6:19 Luke 6:48 Ephesians 2:20

Isaiah 28:16 · BSB

So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

Matthew 7:25 · BSB

The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.

Proverbs 10:25 · BSB

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.

1 Timothy 6:19 · BSB

treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

Luke 6:48 · BSB

He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.

Ephesians 2:20 · BSB

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

“standeth”

Mark 13:22 1 John 2:19 Romans 9:11 Matthew 24:24 Romans 8:31–35 Hebrews 6:18

Mark 13:22 · BSB

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

1 John 2:19 · BSB

They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

Romans 9:11 · BSB

Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

Matthew 24:24 · BSB

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

Romans 8:31–35 · BSB

What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Hebrews 6:18 · BSB

Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

“sure”

Psalm 112:6 Psalm 125:1 Psalm 125:2

Psalm 112:6 · BSB

Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever.

Psalm 125:1 · BSB

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Psalm 125:2 · BSB

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore.

“having”

Ephesians 4:30 Zechariah 4:7–9 Haggai 2:23 Zechariah 3:9

Ephesians 4:30 · BSB

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Zechariah 4:7–9 · BSB

What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”

Haggai 2:23 · BSB

On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.”

Zechariah 3:9 · BSB

See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.

“The Lord”

John 10:14 1 Corinthians 8:3 Nahum 1:7 Numbers 16:5 John 10:27–30 Luke 13:27

John 10:14 · BSB

I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

1 Corinthians 8:3 · BSB

But the one who loves God is known by God.

Nahum 1:7 · BSB

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

Numbers 16:5 · BSB

Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself.

John 10:27–30 · BSB

My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

Luke 13:27 · BSB

And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’

“Let”

Revelation 3:8 Revelation 22:4 1 Corinthians 1:2 Revelation 2:13 Ephesians 3:15 Romans 15:20

Revelation 3:8 · BSB

I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.

Revelation 22:4 · BSB

They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.

1 Corinthians 1:2 · BSB

To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:

Revelation 2:13 · BSB

I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you where Satan dwells.

Ephesians 3:15 · BSB

from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.

Romans 15:20 · BSB

In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.

“depart”

1 John 3:7–10 Colossians 3:5–8 Titus 2:11–14 Ephesians 4:17–22 2 Peter 3:14 2 Corinthians 7:1

1 John 3:7–10 · BSB

Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Colossians 3:5–8 · BSB

Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

Titus 2:11–14 · BSB

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

Ephesians 4:17–22 · BSB

So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.

2 Peter 3:14 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.

20A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

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