2 Timothy 2:19

But God's solid, trustworthy foundation stone stands firm, with this inscription, “The Lord knows those who belong to him,” and “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord should stay away from all that is evil.”

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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

18They have deviated from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already happened, which has ruined some people's trust in God.

20A stately home doesn't just have cups and bowls made of gold and silver. It also has ones made from wood and clay. Some are made for special use; others for more commonplace functions.

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Cross References

Numbers 16:5Then he told Korah and all those with him, “In the morning the Lord is going to make it clear who is his and who is holy, and allow that person to approach him. He will only allow whoever he chooses to approach him.

Psalms 1:6For the Lord watches over those who follow the right way, but the way of the wicked leads to death.

Psalms 37:18The Lord knows what is happening to the innocent and grants them an eternal inheritance.

Psalms 97:10You who love the Lord, hate evil! He protects the lives of those who are faithful to him, and saves them from the power of wicked people.

Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, for it is unshakeable and endures forever.

Proverbs 10:25When the storm hits, the wicked are no more, but the good are safe and secure forever.

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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