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And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/2.htm">New King James Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.” <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, &#8220The Lord knows those who are His,&#8221 and, &#8220Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord abstain from wickedness.” <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS,” and, “EVERYONE WHO NAMES THE NAME OF THE LORD is to DEPART FROM WICKEDNESS.” <a href="/amp/2_timothy/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.” <a href="/csb/2_timothy/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, bearing this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his, and let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, God&#8217s solid foundation stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are His, and Everyone who names the name of the Lord must turn away from unrighteousness. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the foundation God has laid is solid. On it is written, "The Lord knows who his people are. So everyone who worships the Lord must turn away from evil." <a href="/erv/2_timothy/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In spite of all that, God's [people] have a solid foundation. These words are engraved on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Whoever worships the Lord must give up doing wrong." <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the solid foundation that God has laid cannot be shaken; and on it are written these words: "The Lord knows those who are his" and "Those who say that they belong to the Lord must turn away from wrongdoing." <a href="/isv/2_timothy/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, God's solid foundation still stands. It has this inscription on it: "The Lord knows those who belong to him," and "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from evil." <a href="/msb/2_timothy/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Nevertheless, God?s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ?The Lord knows those who are His,? and, ?Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.? <a href="/net/2_timothy/2.htm">NET Bible</a> However, God's solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: "The Lord knows those who are his," and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil." <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness." <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness." <a href="/web/2_timothy/2.htm">World English Bible</a> However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> sure, nevertheless, the foundation of God has stood, having this seal: “The LORD has known those who are His,” and, “Let him depart from unrighteousness—everyone who is naming the Name of Christ.” <a href="/blb/2_timothy/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those being His," and, "Let everyone naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity." <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> sure, nevertheless, hath the foundation of God stood, having this seal, 'The Lord hath known those who are His,' and 'Let him depart from unrighteousness -- every one who is naming the name of Christ.' <a href="/slt/2_timothy/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly the firm foundation of God has stood, having this seal, The Lord knows them being his. And, Let every one naming the name of Christ remove from iniquity.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the sure foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal: the Lord knoweth who are his; and let every one depart from iniquity who nameth the name of the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands, bearing this inscription, “The Lord knows those who are his”; and, “Let everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord avoid evil.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from wickedness.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Nevertheless the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal, The LORD knows those who are his, and he will save from iniquity every one who calls upon the name of the LORD. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the foundation of God stands firm, and it has this seal: “And THE LORD JEHOVAH knows those who are his, and let everyone who calls on the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH separate from evil.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity. <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The foundation of God stands solid indeed, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his: and; Let every one naming the name of the Lord depart from iniquity. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Nevertheless the stable foundation of God standeth firm, having this seal, the Lord knoweth those who belong to him. And, let every man who mentions the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_timothy/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity." <a href="/wey/2_timothy/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness." <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God has been standing, having this seal, "The Lord knew those who are His:" and "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness." <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> However, the foundation of God standeth firm, having this inscription, The Lord knoweth them that are his; and, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/2-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=325" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/2.htm">The Lord's Approved Workman</a> …18who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some. 19<a href="/greek/3305.htm" title="3305: mentoi (Conj) -- (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However.">Nevertheless,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4731.htm" title="4731: stereos (Adj-NMS) -- Solid, firm, steadfast. From histemi; stiff, i.e. Solid, stable.">firm</a> <a href="/greek/2310.htm" title="2310: themelios (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction.">foundation</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: hestēken (V-RIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">stands,</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">bearing</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēn (DPro-AFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4973.htm" title="4973: sphragida (N-AFS) -- Probably strengthened from phrasso; a signet; by implication, the stamp impressed, literally or figuratively.">seal:</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">“The Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: Egnō (V-AIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">knows</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His,”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and,</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">“Everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/3687.htm" title="3687: onomazōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From onoma; to name, i.e. Assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess.">calls on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/868.htm" title="868: Apostētō (V-AMA-3S) -- From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc.">must turn away</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/93.htm" title="93: adikias (N-GFS) -- Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness.">iniquity.”</a> 20A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5</a> Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself. <a href="/john/10-14.htm">John 10:14</a> I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, <a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a> My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-3.htm">1 Corinthians 8:3</a> But the one who loves God is known by God. <a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a> The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. <a href="/isaiah/26-13.htm">Isaiah 26:13</a> O LORD our God, other lords besides You have ruled over us, but Your name alone do we confess. <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name. <a href="/matthew/7-23.htm">Matthew 7:23</a> Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a> For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a> according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. <a href="/1_john/3-9.htm">1 John 3:9</a> Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a> For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. <a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3</a> Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. <a href="/isaiah/44-5.htm">Isaiah 44:5</a> One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.the foundation.<a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Proverbs 10:25</a> As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.<a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Isaiah 14:32</a> What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.<a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, 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.standeth.<a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For 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.<a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.<a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31-35</a> What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? … sure.<a href="/psalms/112-6.htm">Psalm 112:6</a> Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.<a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1,2</a> A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever… having.<a href="/haggai/2-23.htm">Haggai 2:23</a> In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, will I take thee, O Zerubbabel, my servant, the son of Shealtiel, saith the LORD, and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee, saith the LORD of hosts.<a href="/zechariah/3-9.htm">Zechariah 3:9</a> For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.<a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zechariah 4:7-9</a> Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it… The Lord.<a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5</a> And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.<a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a> For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.<a href="/psalms/37-18.htm">Psalm 37:18,28</a> The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever… Let.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-3.htm">Abstain</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Confesses</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/acts/17-23.htm">Inscription</a> <a href="/philippians/4-3.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Really</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-22.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-30.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Solid</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/galatians/4-25.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">Unmoved</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Abstain</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-6.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_john/2-23.htm">Confesses</a> <a href="/philemon/1-15.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Firm</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">Inscription</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Names</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Really</a> <a href="/revelation/6-3.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Sealed</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Solid</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-11.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/titus/1-9.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/genesis/49-24.htm">Unmoved</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-12.htm">Unrighteousness</a> <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Wickedness</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 2</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">Timothy is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance.</a> 17. <a href="/2_timothy/2-17.htm">Of Hymenaeus and Philetus.</a> 19. <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">The foundation of the Lord is sure.</a> 22. <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of 2 Timothy, Paul is addressing false teachings and the assurance that despite these, God's truth remains unaltered. The "firm foundation" can be seen as the church itself, built on the teachings of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>). This foundation is not just a physical structure but a spiritual one, representing the enduring truth of the Gospel.bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” The concept of a "seal" in biblical times often indicated ownership and authenticity. Here, it signifies God's intimate knowledge and ownership of His people. This echoes the Old Testament, where God declares His knowledge of His chosen ones, such as in <a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5</a>, where Moses states that the Lord will show who belongs to Him. This assurance provides comfort to believers, affirming that God recognizes and claims them as His own, despite external challenges or false teachings.and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” This phrase underscores the ethical and moral response expected from those who belong to God. Calling on the name of the Lord is a sign of faith and reliance on God, as seen in <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a> and <a href="/acts/2-21.htm">Acts 2:21</a>. However, true faith is evidenced by a life that turns away from sin. This call to holiness is consistent throughout Scripture, where genuine repentance and transformation are marks of a believer's life (<a href="/romans/6.htm">Romans 6:1-2</a>). It highlights the transformative power of the Gospel, which not only saves but also sanctifies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and encouragement to his young protégé in the faith. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and close companion of Paul, entrusted with leading the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its diverse culture and challenges to the early Christian community. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine authority whose foundation is described as firm and unshakeable. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, emphasizing His intimate knowledge of His followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_unshakeable_foundation.htm">God's Unshakeable Foundation</a> God's foundation is described as firm, indicating the stability and reliability of His promises and truth. Believers can find assurance in the unchanging nature of God's word and His commitment to His people. <a href="/topical/d/divine_recognition.htm">Divine Recognition</a> The phrase "The Lord knows those who are His" emphasizes the personal relationship between God and believers. This recognition is not based on outward appearances but on a genuine connection with Christ. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_holiness.htm">Call to Holiness</a> The command to "turn away from iniquity" is a call to live a life set apart for God. It challenges believers to examine their lives and align their actions with their faith. <a href="/topical/s/seal_of_ownership.htm">Seal of Ownership</a> The seal mentioned in the verse signifies ownership and authenticity. Believers are marked by God, indicating they belong to Him and are called to reflect His character. <a href="/topical/r/response_to_god's_knowledge.htm">Response to God's Knowledge</a> Knowing that God recognizes His own should inspire believers to live faithfully and pursue righteousness, trusting in His guidance and provision.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure.--Better rendered, Nevertheless God's firm foundation standeth. Nevertheless, that is to say, though some may be shaken in faith by the unhappy teaching above referred to, yet assuredly God's firm foundation stands unshaken. "The firm foundation laid by God" is the Church of Christ, which is here termed a foundation laid by God, because it, the Church of Christ, is the ground-storey of the glorious Temple of the future. In other words, the Church of Christ is here considered as the foundation of a far grander building, which, in the fulness of time, will rest upon its massive work (see <a href="/context/ephesians/2-19.htm" title="Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;">Ephesians 2:19-22</a>)., and this ground-storey, the corner-stone of which is Christ, "standeth" age after age, in spite of any efforts which may be made to destroy or even to shake it. The term "foundation," here used for the Church of God on earth, is remarkable, and points to a great truth: that, after all, this life is but a beginning, and that "His Church" here is but a foundation--is only the first and early storey of that glorious Church the Divine Architect has planned, and will complete in heaven.Having this seal.--It was a custom, which dates back from the very earliest times, to inscribe upon a building or a monument an inscription which told of its origin and purpose. In some cases, as in the oldest monuments of Egypt, the engraved writing told the name of the royal or priestly builder; so in <a href="/revelation/21-14.htm" title="And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.">Revelation 21:14</a>, we read how in the wall of the City of God there were twelve foundations, and on them were engraved the names of the Twelve Apostles of the Lamb. On this "foundation storey," of which St. Paul was now speaking, was carved a legible inscription in two sentences--the one told of comfort and hope, reminding men God would ever know "His own;" the other told of duty, reminding men that "God's own" had no share in unrighteousness. It is called "a seal" here instead of an inscription, for a seal best conveys the idea of the solemn binding character of the writing.The Jew was especially accustomed to see the words and promises of his God written or graven on his doorposts and on his gates. (See <a href="/deuteronomy/6-9.htm" title="And you shall write them on the posts of your house, and on your gates.">Deuteronomy 6:9</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/11-20.htm" title="And you shall write them on the door posts of your house, and on your gates:">Deuteronomy 11:20</a>. See, too, the words of <a href="/job/19-24.htm" title="That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!">Job 19:24</a>, where he would have his most solemn declaration of faith graven or sealed on a rock for ever.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Howbeit for nevertheless, A.V.; firm foundation of God standeth for foundation of God standeth sure, A.V.; this for the (1611 copy), A.V.; the Lord for Christ, A.V. and T.R.; unrighteousness for iniquity, A.V. The firm foundation of God standeth; i.e., though the faith of some is thrown down like a wall built with untempered mortar, the foundation which God has laid fast and firm stands unmoved and unmovable. This is equally true of individual souls (the at στερεαὶ ψυχαί of Chrysostom), and of the Church, against which the gates of hell shall not prevail. Compare our Lord's saying, when the Pharisees were offended at him, "Every plant which my heavenly Father hath not planted shall be rooted up" (<a href="/matthew/15-13.htm">Matthew 15:13</a>); and those in <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28, 29</a>; and <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">1 John 2:19</a>. Θεμέλιος in classical Greek is always an adjective agreeing with λίθος expressed or understood. In the New Testament it is used only as a substantive (<a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">1 Corinthians 3:10</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">1 Timothy 6:19</a>, etc.). Here the word seems to be employed, not so much to denote a foundation on which a house was to be built, as to denote strength and solidity. The elect of God are like foundationstones, which may not be moved. Having this seal. In <a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Revelation 12:14</a> the twelve foundationstones of the new Jerusalem were each inscribed with the name of an apostle. In like manner there are inscriptions, of the nature of seals, on God's strong foundations, showing their immutable condition. One is, "THE LORD KNOWETH THEM THAT ARE HIS," taken verbatim from the LXX. of <a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5</a>: the other is, "LET EVERY ONE THAT NAMETH THE NAME OF THE LORD DEPART FROM UNRIGHTEOUSNESS," This is nowhere to be found in the Old Testament. The first part of the verse is indeed equivalent to Κύριε τὸ ὀνομά σου ὀνομάζομεν in <a href="/isaiah/26-13.htm">Isaiah 26:13</a>, but there is nothing to answer to the second part. The passages quoted by commentators from <a href="/numbers/16-26.htm">Numbers 16:26</a> and <a href="/isaiah/52-11.htm">Isaiah 52:11</a> are far too general to indicate any particular reference. Possibly the motto is one of those "faithful sayings" before referred to. The two inscriptions, taken together, show the two sides of the Christian standing - God's election, and man's holiness (comp. <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6</a>; <a href="/1_john/3-7.htm">1 John 3:7, 8</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/2-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Nevertheless, μέντοι (mentoi) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3305.htm">Strong's 3305: </a> (a) indeed, really, (b) yet, however, nevertheless. From Not Used and toi; indeed though, i.e. However. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. firm στερεὸς (stereos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4731.htm">Strong's 4731: </a> Solid, firm, steadfast. From histemi; stiff, i.e. Solid, stable. foundation θεμέλιος (themelios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2310.htm">Strong's 2310: </a> From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. stands, ἕστηκεν (hestēken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. bearing ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. this ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. seal: σφραγῖδα (sphragida) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4973.htm">Strong's 4973: </a> Probably strengthened from phrasso; a signet; by implication, the stamp impressed, literally or figuratively. “[The] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. knows Ἔγνω (Egnō) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are ὄντας (ontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. His,” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and, καί (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. “Everyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. calls on ὀνομάζων (onomazōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3687.htm">Strong's 3687: </a> From onoma; to name, i.e. Assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. must turn away Ἀποστήτω (Apostētō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_868.htm">Strong's 868: </a> From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. iniquity.” ἀδικίας (adikias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_93.htm">Strong's 93: </a> Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. 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