KJV 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.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
2 Timothy 2:19
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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
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.”
WEB 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.”
ASV 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.
YLT 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.’
Surrounding context — 2 Timothy 2
16 But shun profane [and] vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;
18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
19 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.
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, [and] prepared unto every good work.
22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoμέντοιG3305 · mentoiyetστερεὸςG4731 · stereosstrongθεμέλιοςG2310 · themeliosfoundationτοῦG3588 · hothe/this/whoθεοῦG2316 · theosGodἕστηκενG2476 · histēmito standἔχωνG2192 · echōto have/beτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoσφραγῖδαG4973 · sphragissealταύτην·G3778 · ohutosthis/he/she/itἔγνωG1097 · ginōskōto knowκύριοςG2962 · kurioslord: GodτοὺςG3588 · hothe/this/whoὄνταςG1510 · eimito beαὐτοῦ,G846 · autosit/s/heκαὶG2532 · kaiandἀποστήτωG868 · aphistēmito leaveἀπὸG575 · apoaway fromἀδικίαςG93 · adikiaunrighteousnessπᾶςG3956 · pasallὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoὀνομάζωνG3687 · onomazōto nameτὸG3588 · hothe/this/whoὄνομαG3686 · onomanameκυρίου.¶G2962 · kurioslord: God
Cross-references
John 10:14I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine.1 Corinthians 8:3But if any man love God, the same is known of him.Nahum 1:7The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.1 John 3:7-10Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.Numbers 16:5And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who [are] his, and [who is] holy; and will cause [him] to come near unto him: even [him] whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.John 10:27-30My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:Luke 13:27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all [ye] workers of iniquity.Colossians 3:5-8Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:Galatians 4:9But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?Revelation 3:8I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.Psalm 37:27-28Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.Revelation 22:4And they shall see his face; and his name [shall be] in their foreheads.Ephesians 4:30And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner [stone], a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.1 Corinthians 1:2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called [to be] saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:Ephesians 4:17-22This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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