2 Timothy 2:19

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.’

Open English Bible (US)

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 gone completely astray as regards the truth; they say that a resurrection has already taken place, and so upset some people’s faith.

20Now in a large house there are not only things of gold and silver, but also others of wood and earthenware, some for better and some for common use.

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Cross References

Psalms 1:6For the way of the righteous is dear to the Lord, but the way of the wicked will end in ruin.

Psalms 37:18The Lord watches over the days of the blameless, their heritage will continue forever.

Psalms 97:10The Lord loves those who hate evil, he guards the lives of the faithful: from the hand of the wicked he saves them.

Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, that cannot be moved, but abides 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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