2 Timothy 2:19

But the firm foundation of God remains standing, having this seal: the Lord knows those who are his own, and all who know the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.

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In 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.

In Context

18who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.

20But, in a large house, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also those of wood and of clay; and certainly some are held in honor, but others in dishonor.

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Cross References

Numbers 16:5And speaking to Korah, and to the entire multitude, he said: “In the morning, the Lord will cause it to be known who belongs to him, and which holy ones he will join to himself. And whomever he will choose, they shall be close to him.

Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the just. And the path of the impious will pass away.

Psalms 37:18For I have been prepared for scourges, and my sorrow is ever before me.

Psalms 125:1A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

Proverbs 10:25Like a passing tempest, so the impious one will be no more. But the just one is like an everlasting foundation.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:15-19

Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 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 Hymenæus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have… Read the whole commentary →

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