2 Timothy 2:19

2 Timothy 2:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

Context of 2 Timothy 2:19

17This kind of talk spreads like cancer, as in the case of Hymenaeus and Philetus. 18They have left the path of truth, claiming that the resurrection of the dead has already occurred; in this way, they have turned some people away from the faith. But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.” 20In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. 21If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.

2 Timothy 2:19 word by word

ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ θεοῦ ἕστηκεν ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην· ἔγνω κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα κυρίου.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Neverthelessμέντοιmentoi · yetG3305
• the foundationὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the foundationθεμέλιοςthemelios · foundationG2310
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• standethἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
• sureστερεόςstereos · strongG4731
• havingἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• sealσφραγίςsphragis · sealG4973
• The Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• knowethγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• them that areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• Letἀφίστημιaphistēmi · to leaveG868
• every oneπᾶςpas · allG3956
• that namethὀνομάζωonomazō · to nameG3687
• the nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• iniquityἀδικίαadikia · unrighteousnessG93

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 2:19

• Proverbs 10:25When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.
• Isaiah 14:32What should we tell the Philistine messengers? Tell them, “The Lord has built Jerusalem; its walls will give refuge to his oppressed people.”
• Isaiah 28:16Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.
• Matthew 7:25Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.
• Luke 6:48It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built.
• 1 Corinthians 3:10Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful.
• Ephesians 2:20Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself.
• 1 Timothy 6:19By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.
• Hebrews 11:10Abraham was confidently looking forward to a city with eternal foundations, a city designed and built by God.
• Revelation 21:14The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
• Matthew 24:24For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform great signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.
• Mark 13:22For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones.
• Romans 8:31What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
• Romans 9:11But before they were born, before they had done anything good or bad, she received a message from God. (This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes;
• Hebrews 6:18So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.
• 1 John 2:19These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us.

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19The foundation of God standeth sure - The word signifies literally a foundation, and especially the foundation of a building; and metaphorically, the building itself, and often a noble mansion or palace. In this place the apostle compares the religion of Christ to a great or noble mansion. See 2 Timothy 2:20. And as this religion is founded on the authority and power of the Almighty, it necessarily must stand sure and be permanent. This house has an…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Nevertheless the foundation of God is sure - Margin, “steady.” The meaning is, that though some had been turned away by the arts of these errorists, yet the foundation of the church which God had laid remained firm; compare Ephesians 2:20, “And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone.” As long as this foundation remained firm, there was no reason to be troubled from the few instances of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-21Verses 14-21 Those disposed to strive, commonly strive about matters of small moment. But strifes of words destroy the things of God. The apostle mentions some who erred. They did not deny the resurrection, but they corrupted that true doctrine. Yet nothing can be so foolish or erroneous, but it will overturn the temporary faith of some professors. This foundation has two writings on it. One speaks our comfort. None can overthrow the faith of any whom God…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19Paul assures Timothy that false teachings will not succeed. He emphasizes the importance of being pure (see 3:9). firm foundation: This metaphor emphasizes safety from destruction (Isaiah 28:16). It may suggest a temple (see also 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Corinthians 3:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:4–7; Revelation 21:14). The Lord knows: This quote refers to Numbers 16:5. "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity": See Isaiah 52:11…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. Nevertheless--Notwithstanding the subversion of their faith, "the firm foundation of God standeth" fast (so the Greek ought to be translated). The "foundation" here is "the Church" [Alford], "the ground" or basement support "of the truth" (1Ti 3:15), Christ Himself being the ultimate "foundation" (1Co 3:11). In the steadfast standing of the Church there is involved the steadfast certainty of the doctrine in question (2Ti 2:18). Thus the "house" (2Ti…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Timothy 2:19

• Commandments
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• Jesus Continued
• Minister, Christian
• Quotations and Allusions
• Righteous
• Seal

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• God
• Christ, Messiah
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Acknowledge
• Approved
• Church
• Commit
• Deny
• Eat

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings