Revised Literal Translation
2 Timothy 2:19
19Nevertheless 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.
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
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 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. 20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.
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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
- 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 10:25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
- Isaiah 14:32What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? that Yhwh hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
- Isaiah 28:16Therefore thus saith the Lord Yhwh, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
- Matthew 7:25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
- Luke 6:48He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
- 1 Corinthians 3:10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
- Ephesians 2:20And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
- 1 Timothy 6:19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
- Hebrews 11:10For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
- Revelation 21:14And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
- Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
- Mark 13:22For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
- Romans 8:31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
- Romans 9:11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
- Hebrews 6:18That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
- 1 John 2:19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of 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
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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
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