Parallel Verses
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."
New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, the
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:
Everyone who names the name
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."
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."
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.'
Themes
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Divine Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » The sure foundation of Christian hope
Foundation » Illustrative of » Decrees and purposes of God
Foundation » The foundation of God
Spiritual foundation » General references to
Iniquity » Departing from iniquity
Jesus Christ » In his name » To be confessed
Knowledge » Who the lord knows
saints Known » The sure foundation of Christian hope
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Engraved
Seals » Illustrative of » Security
Seals » Inscriptions upon, alluded to
Sin » Should be » Departed from
Topics
Interlinear
Houtos
Aphistemi
Pas
Aphistemi
Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Timothy 2:19
Devotionals containing 2 Timothy 2:19
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Timothy 2:19
Prayers for 2 Timothy 2:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Worker Approved To God And Not Ashamed
18 who have missed the truth by saying that the resurrection has already taken place, are undermining some people's faith. 19 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." 20 In any great house there are not only gold and silver articles but also wooden utensils, some for honorable uses and some for lowly uses.
Names
Cross References
John 10:14
I am the good shepherd myself. I know my sheep and my sheep know me,
1 Corinthians 8:3
But if a man loves God, God is known by him.
Luke 13:27
But He will say to you, 'I do not know where you come from. Go away from me, all you wrongdoers!'
1 Corinthians 1:2
to the church of God at Corinth, to those who are consecrated by union with Christ Jesus, and called to be God's people, in fellowship with those who anywhere call upon the name of Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
John 10:27-30
My sheep listen to my voice, and I know them and they follow me,
Matthew 7:23
And then I will say to them openly, 'I never knew you at all. Go away from me, you who practiced doing wrong.'
Matthew 7:25
And the rain fell, and the rivers rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, but it did not fall, for its pillars had been laid on a rocky foundation.
Matthew 24:24
for false Christs and false prophets will announce themselves, and they will show great signs and wonders to mislead, if possible, God's chosen people.
Matthew 28:19
Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptize them into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets will announce themselves, and they will do signs and wonders to mislead, if possible, even God's chosen people.
Luke 6:48
He is like a man who was building a house, who dug deep, and laid its foundation upon the rock; and when a flood came, the torrent burst upon that house but it could not shake it, because it was well built.
John 13:18
I do not mean all of you. I know whom I have chosen, but I know that the Scriptures must be fulfilled: 'The man who is eating my bread has lifted his heel against me.'
Acts 9:14
Now he is here and has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call upon your name."
Acts 11:26
and after he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. Now for a whole year their meeting with the church lasted, and they taught large numbers of people. It was at Antioch too that the disciples first came to be known as "Christians."
Acts 15:17
So that the rest of mankind may earnestly seek the Lord, Yes, all the heathen who are called by my name, says the Lord,
Romans 8:28
Yes, we know that all things go on working together for the good of those who keep on loving God, who are called in accordance with God's purpose.
Romans 8:31-35
What are we then to say to facts like these? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 9:11
For even before the twin sons were born, and though they had done nothing either good or bad, that God's purpose in accordance with His choice might continue to stand, conditioned not on men's actions but on God's calling them,
Romans 11:2
No, God has not disowned His people, on whom He set His heart beforehand. Do you know what the Scripture says in Elijah's case, how he pleaded with God against Israel?
Romans 12:9
Your love must be true. You must always turn in horror from what is wrong, but keep on holding to what is right.
Romans 15:9
and for the heathen peoples to praise God for His mercy, as the Scripture says: "For this I will give thanks to you among the heathen, and will sing praises to your name."
Romans 15:20
In this matter it has ever been my ambition to tell the good news where Christ's name had never been mentioned, so as not to build upon foundations laid by other men,
1 Corinthians 3:10-11
As a skilled architect, in accordance with God's unmerited favor given to me, I laid a foundation, and now another is building upon it. But every builder must be careful how he builds upon it;
2 Corinthians 7:1
So, since we have such promises as these, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles our bodies and spirits, and in reverence to God carry on our consecration to completeness.
Galatians 4:9
but now, since you have come to know God, or rather have come to be known by Him, how can you turn back to your own crude notions, so weak and worthless, and wish to become slaves to them again?
Ephesians 2:20
for you are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself the cornerstone.
Ephesians 3:15
from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,
Ephesians 4:17-22
So I mean this and now testify to it in the name of the Lord: You must now stop living as the heathen usually do, in the frivolity of their minds,
Ephesians 4:30
You must stop offending the Holy Spirit of God by whom you have been stamped for the day of redemption.
Ephesians 5:1-11
So you must keep on following God's example, as dearly loved children of His,
Colossians 3:5-8
So once for all put to death your lower, earthly nature with respect to sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which is real idolatry.
1 Timothy 6:19
in this way amassing for themselves the riches that forever endure in the life to come, so that at last they may grasp the life that is life indeed.
Titus 2:11-14
For God's favor has appeared with its offer of salvation to all mankind,
Hebrews 6:18-19
so that by these two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge with Him may have encouragement strong enough to make us seize upon the hope that lies ahead of us.
Hebrews 11:10
For he was confidently looking forward to that city with the solid foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
1 Peter 1:13-19
Therefore, as a means of spiritual preparation, tighten up the belt about your minds, keep perfectly calm, keep your hope on the spiritual blessing to be conferred upon you at the unveiling of Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:4-10
It is through these that He has given us His precious and glorious promises, so that through them, after you have escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires, you may come to share in the divine nature.
2 Peter 3:14
Therefore, dearly beloved, since you are expecting this, be in earnest to be found by Him without a blot, without reproach, and at peace.
1 John 2:19
They have gone out from our own number, but they did not really belong to us; for if they had, they would have stayed with us. It was to show that none of those who went out really belonged to us.
1 John 3:7-10
Dear children, avoid letting anyone lead you astray. Whoever practices doing right is upright, just as He is upright.
Revelation 2:13
"I know where you live, where Satan has his throne. Yet you are clinging to my name and have never renounced your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful martyred witness, who was put to death among you, right where Satan lives,
Revelation 3:8
"I know what you are doing. See! I have put before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have but little strength, and yet you have obeyed my message and you have not disowned my name.
Revelation 17:8
The wild beast that you saw, once was but now is no more; he is going to come up out of the abyss, but he is going to be destroyed. The inhabitants of the earth, whose names from the foundation of the world have not been written in the book of life, will be astonished when they see that the wild beast once was but now is no more, and yet is to come.
Revelation 21:14
The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were the twelve names of the Lamb's twelve apostles.
Revelation 22:4
They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.