Parallel Verses

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."

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!"

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.

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."

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

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Images 2 Timothy 2:19

Prayers for 2 Timothy 2:19

Context Readings

A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed

18 men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some. 19 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." 20 Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor, and some for dishonor.


Cross References

John 10:14

I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me;

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if anyone loves God, the same is known by him.

Isaiah 28:16

Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not be put to shame.

Luke 13:27

He will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.'

1 Corinthians 1:2

to the church of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

Numbers 16:5

and he spoke to Korah and to all his company, saying, "In the morning the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to him: even him whom he shall choose he will cause to come near to him.

Nahum 1:7

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

John 10:27-30

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

Numbers 6:27

"So they shall put my name on the children of Israel; and I will bless them."

Job 28:28

To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

Psalm 1:6

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 34:14

Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.

Psalm 37:18

The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

Psalm 37:27-28

Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

Psalm 97:10

You who love the LORD, hate evil. He preserves the souls of his holy ones. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Psalm 112:6

For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever.

Psalm 125:1-2

Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but remains forever.

Proverbs 3:7

Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Proverbs 10:25

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

Isaiah 14:32

What will one answer the kings of the nation? That the LORD has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.

Isaiah 63:19

We have become as they over whom you never bear rule, as those who were not called by your name.

Isaiah 65:15

You shall leave your name for a curse to my chosen; and the Lord GOD will kill you; and he will call his servants by another name:

Haggai 2:23

In that day, says the LORD of hosts, will I take you, Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel,' says the LORD, 'and will make you as a signet, for I have chosen you,' says the LORD of hosts."

Zechariah 3:9

For, behold, the stone that I have set before Joshua; on one stone are seven eyes: behold, I will engrave its engraving,' says the LORD of hosts, 'and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

Zechariah 4:7-9

Who are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you are a plain; and he will bring out the capstone with shouts of 'Grace, grace, to it.'"

Matthew 7:23

And then I will tell them, 'I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.'

Matthew 7:25

And the rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.

Matthew 24:24

For there will arise false messiahs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Matthew 28:19

Therefore go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Mark 13:22

For there will arise false messiahs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the chosen ones.

Luke 6:48

He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock. When a flood arose, the stream broke against that house, and could not shake it, because it had been well built.

John 13:18

I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen. But that the Scripture may be fulfilled, 'He who eats my bread has lifted up his heel against me.'

Acts 9:14

Here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on your name."

Acts 11:26

When he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. It happened, that for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

Acts 15:17

that the rest of mankind may seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name,' says the Lord, who makes these things

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:31-35

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

Romans 9:11

For being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him who calls,

Romans 11:2

God did not reject his people, which he foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah? How he pleads with God against Israel:

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

Romans 15:9

and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "therefore I will give praise to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name."

Romans 15:20

yes, making it my aim to proclaim the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.

1 Corinthians 3:10-11

According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another builds on it. But let each man be careful how he builds on it.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Galatians 4:9

But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, why do you turn back again to the weak and miserable elemental principles, to which you desire to be in bondage all over again?

Ephesians 2:20

being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

Ephesians 3:15

from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,

Ephesians 4:17-22

This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind,

Ephesians 4:30

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

Ephesians 5:1-11

Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children.

Colossians 3:5-8

Put to death, therefore, whatever is worldly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.

1 Timothy 6:19

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of that which is truly life.

Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all mankind,

Hebrews 6:18-19

that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to take hold of the hope set before us.

Hebrews 11:10

For he looked for the city which has the foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

1 Peter 1:13-19

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ?

2 Peter 1:4-10

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight.

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they left, that they might be revealed that none of them belong to us.

1 John 3:7-10

Little children, let no one lead you astray. He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

Revelation 2:13

"I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

Revelation 3:8

"I know your works (behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut), that you have a little power, and kept my word, and did not deny my name.

Revelation 17:8

The beast that you saw was, and is not; and is about to come up out of the abyss and to go into destruction. Those who dwell on the earth and whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see that the beast was, and is not, but is to come.

Revelation 21:14

The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Revelation 22:4

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

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