2 Timothy 2:19

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

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.

BSB

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.”

WEB

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.”

YLT

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.’

F.O.G Original

(19) Nevertheless, the solid foundation of יהוה YAHWEH stands, having this seal, “אָדוֹן Adonai knows the ones who are His,” and “Everyone who is calling יהוה YAHWEH’s name is to depart from unrighteousness.”

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

¹⁹Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “Yahweh knows those who are His,”ʰ and, “Everyone who confesses the name of Yahweh must turn away from wickedness.”ⁱ

Footnotes:

¹⁹ʰ “Yahweh knows those who are His”: A reference to Numbers 16:5, from the account of Korah’s rebellion against Moses.

¹⁹ⁱ “Everyone who confesses the name”: Combines elements from Numbers 16:26 and Isaiah 52:11, emphasizing both profession and practice.