Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.

New American Standard Bible

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”

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.

Holman Bible

Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription:

The Lord knows those who are His, and
Everyone who names the name of the Lord
must turn away from unrighteousness.

International Standard Version

However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."

A Conservative Version

Nevertheless the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, Lord knows those who are his, and, Let every man who names the name of Lord keep away 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.

Amplified

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”

An Understandable Version

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God's ownership and a commitment to Him]: "The Lord knows those who are His people," [See Num. 16:5], and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness." [See Isa. 36:13].

Anderson New Testament

But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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.

Common New Testament

Nevertheless, God's firm foundation stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."

Daniel Mace New Testament

however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."

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.

Godbey New Testament

The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

Goodspeed New Testament

Yet God's solid foundation stands unshaken, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who uses the name of the Lord must give up evil."

John Wesley New Testament

But the foundation of God standeth fast, having this seal, The Lord knoweth those that are his: and, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

Julia Smith Translation

Truly the firm foundation of God has stood, having this seal, The Lord knows them being his. And, Let every one naming the name of Christ remove from iniquity.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who names the name of the Lord must abstain from unrighteousness."

Modern King James verseion

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal: "The Lord knew those who are His." And, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity!"

Moffatt New Testament

But the solid foundation laid by God remains, and this is its inscription: the Lord knows who are his, and 'let everyone who names the name of the Lord give up evil.'

Montgomery New Testament

Nevertheless God's firm foundation stands unshaken, bearing this inscription, THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS, and this also, LET EVERY ONE WHO NAMES THE NAME OF THE LORD RENOUNCE WICKEDNESS.

NET Bible

However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil."

New Heart 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."

Noyes New Testament

Nevertheless Gods firm foundation standeth, having this seal, "The Lord knoweth them that are his;" and, "Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."

Sawyer New Testament

But the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his; and, Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from wickedness.

The Emphasized Bible

Howbeit, the firm foundation of God, standeth, having this seal - The Lord hath acknowledged them who are his, and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord stand aloof from unrighteousness.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And, let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Yet God's firm foundation still stands unmoved, and it bears this inscription-- 'THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS'; and this-- 'LET ALL THOSE WHO USE THE NAME OF THE LORD TURN AWAY FROM WICKEDNESS.'

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."

Williams New Testament

But God's foundation stands unshaken, with these inscriptions: "The Lord knows the people who belong to Him" and "Everyone who bears the name of the Lord must abstain from evil."

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."

Worrell New Testament

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God has been standing, having this seal, "The Lord knew those who are His:" and "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

Worsley New Testament

However, the foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Youngs 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.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
μέντοι 
mentoi 
yet, nevertheless, howbeit, but, not tr
Usage: 5

θεμέλιος 
themelios 
Usage: 13

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

ἵστημι 
histemi 
Usage: 129

στερεός 
Stereos 
Usage: 4

ἔχω 
Echo 
have, be, need , , vr have
Usage: 479

οὗτος οὗτοι αὕτη αὕται 
Houtos 
this, these, he, the same, this man, she, they,
Usage: 258

σφραγίς 
Sphragis 
Usage: 16

The Lord
κύριος 
Kurios 
Usage: 643

γινώσκω 
Ginosko 
Usage: 147

ὤν οὖσα ὄν 
On 
being, when ... was, which is, that is, not tr,
Usage: 128

his

Usage: 0

And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

Let
ἀφίστημι 
Aphistemi 
Usage: 13

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ὀνομάζω 
Onomazo 
Usage: 10

the name
ὄνομα 
Onoma 
name, named, called, surname , named , not tr
Usage: 162

of Christ
Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

ἀφίστημι 
Aphistemi 
Usage: 13

ἀπό 
Apo 
from, of, out of, for, off, by, at, in, since 9, on, not tr., .
Usage: 490

Devotionals

Devotionals about 2 Timothy 2:19

Devotionals containing 2 Timothy 2:19

References

Easton

Fausets

Images 2 Timothy 2:19

Prayers for 2 Timothy 2:19

Context Readings

A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed

18 which as concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and do destroy the faith of divers persons. 19 But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity. 20 Notwithstanding, in a great house are not only vessels of gold and of silver: but also of wood and of earth: Some for honour, and some unto dishonour.


Cross References

John 10:14

I am that good shepherd, and know mine, and am known of mine.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore thus sayeth the LORD God: "Behold, I will lay a stone in Zion, a great stone, a costly corner stone, for a sure foundation: that whoso putteth his trust in him, shall not be confounded.

Luke 13:27

And he shall say, 'I tell you, I know you not whence ye are: depart from me all ye workers of iniquity.'

1 Corinthians 1:2

Unto the congregation of God which is at Corinth. To them that are sanctified in Jesus Christ, saints by calling, with all that call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both of theirs and of ours.

Numbers 16:5

and spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, "Tomorrow the LORD will show who is his and who is holy, and will take them unto him, and whomsoever he hath chosen, he will cause to come to him.

Nahum 1:7

Full gracious is the LORD, and a stronghold in time of trouble. He knoweth them that put their trust in him:

John 10:27-30

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

Numbers 6:27

For ye shall put my name upon the children of Israel, that I may bless them.'"

Job 28:28

And unto man he said, 'Behold, to fear the LORD is wisdom: and to forsake evil, is understanding.'"

Psalm 1:6

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalm 34:14

Eschew evil, and do good; seek peace, and ensue it.

Psalm 37:18

The LORD knoweth the days of the godly, and their inheritance shall endure forever.

Psalm 37:27-28

Flee from evil, and do the thing that is good, and dwell for evermore.

Psalm 97:10

O ye that love the LORD, see that ye hate the thing which is evil. The LORD preserveth the souls of his saints; he shall deliver them from the hand of the ungodly.

Psalm 112:6

For he shall never be moved, and the righteous shall be had in an everlasting remembrance.

Psalm 125:1-2

{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.

Proverbs 3:7

Be not wise in thine own conceit, but fear the LORD, and depart from evil:

Proverbs 10:25

The ungodly is like a tempest that passeth over, and is no more seen; but the righteous remaineth sure forever.

Isaiah 14:32

Who shall then maintain the messages of the Gentiles? But the LORD establisheth Zion, and the poor of my people shall put their trust in him.

Isaiah 63:19

And we are become even as we were from the beginning: but thou art not their LORD, for they have not called upon thy name.

Isaiah 65:15

Your name shall not be sworn by among my chosen, for God the LORD shall slay you, and call his servants by another name.

Haggai 2:23

And as for thee, O Zerubbabel, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, thou son of Shealtiel my servant: I will take thee, sayeth the LORD, at the same time: and make thee as a seal. For I have chosen thee, sayeth the LORD of Hosts.'"

Zechariah 3:9

for lo, the stone that I have laid before Joshua: upon one stone shall be seven eyes. Behold, I will hew him out, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, and take away the sin of that land in one day.

Zechariah 4:7-9

What art thou, thou great mountain, before Zerubbabel? Thou must be made even. And he shall bring up the first stone so that men shall cry unto him, 'Good luck, good luck!''

Matthew 7:23

And then will I knowledge unto them, that I never knew them: 'Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.'

Matthew 7:25

And abundance of rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that same house, and it fell not: because it was grounded on the rock.

Matthew 24:24

for there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets and shall do great miracles and wonders. Insomuch that if it were possible, even the very elect should be deceived.

Matthew 28:19

Go therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and the son and the holy ghost;

Mark 13:22

For false Christs shall arise, and false prophets; And shall show miracles and wonders, to deceive if it were possible, even the elect.

Luke 6:48

He is like a man which built a house: and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock. When the waters arose, the flood beat upon that house, and could not move it. For it was grounded upon a rock.

John 13:18

"I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: But that the scripture be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.

Acts 9:14

and here he hath authority of the high priests to bind all that call on thy name."

Acts 11:26

and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it chanced that a whole year they had their conversation with the congregation there, and taught much people insomuch that the disciples of Antioch were the first that were called Christian.

Acts 15:17

that the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and also the Gentiles upon whom my name is named saith the Lord, which doth all these things.'

Romans 8:28

For we know well that all things work for the best unto them that love God, which also are called of purpose.

Romans 8:31-35

What shall we then say unto these things? if God be on our side: who can be against us?

Romans 9:11

yer the children were born, when they had neither done good neither bad - that the purpose of God, which is by election, might stand - it was said unto her, not by the reason of works, but by grace of the caller,

Romans 11:2

God hath not cast away his people which he knew before. Either know ye not what the scripture saith by the mouth of Elijah, how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

Romans 12:9

Let love be without dissimulation. Hate that which is evil, and cleave unto that which is good.

Romans 15:9

And let the gentiles praise God for his mercy. As it is written, "For this cause I will praise thee among the gentiles, and sing in thy name."

Romans 15:20

So have I enforced myself to preach the gospel: not where Christ was named, lest I should have built on another man's foundation,

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

According to the grace of God given unto me, as a wise builder have I laid the foundation; and another hath built thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth upon.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Seeing that we have such promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, and grow up to full holiness in the fear of God.

Galatians 4:9

But now, seeing ye know God - yea rather are known of God - how is it that ye turn again unto the weak and beggarly ceremonies, whereunto again ye desire afresh to be in bondage?

Ephesians 2:20

and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets - Jesus Christ being the head cornerstone -

Ephesians 3:15

which is father over all that is called father in heaven and in earth, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory,

Ephesians 4:17-22

This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other gentiles walk; in vanity of their mind,

Ephesians 4:30

And grieve not the holy spirit of God, by whom ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Ephesians 5:1-11

Be ye followers of God as dear children,

Colossians 3:5-8

Mortify therefore your members which are on the earth; fornication, uncleanness, unnatural lust, evil concupiscence, and covetousness which is worshipping of idols:

1 Timothy 6:19

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared

Hebrews 6:18-19

that by two immutable things - in which it was impossible that God should lie - we might have perfect consolation, which have fled, for to hold fast the hope that is set before us:

Hebrews 11:10

For he looked for a city having a foundation, whose builder and maker is God.

1 Peter 1:13-19

Wherefore, gird up the loins of your minds, be sober, and trust perfectly on the grace that is brought unto you by the declaring of Jesus Christ;

2 Peter 1:4-10

by the means whereof are given unto us excellent and most great promises; that by the help of them ye should be partakers of the godly nature, in that ye flee the corruption of worldly lust.

2 Peter 3:14

Wherefore, dearly beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot and undefiled:

1 John 2:19

They went out of us, but they were not of us. For if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us. But that fortuned, that it might appear that they were not of us.

1 John 3:7-10

Little children, let no man beguile you; He that worketh righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Revelation 2:13

I know thy works and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is, and thou keepest my name and hast not denied my faith. And in my days Antipas was a faithful witness of mine, which was slain among you where Satan dwelleth.

Revelation 3:8

I know your 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 sayings: and hast not denied my name.

Revelation 17:8

The beast that thou seest, was, and is not, and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and shall go into perdition, and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder - whose names are not written in the book of life from he beginning of the world - when they behold the beast that was, and is not.

Revelation 21:14

And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the Lamb's twelve apostles.

Revelation 22:4

And they shall see his face, and his name shall be in their foreheads.

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