2 Timothy 2:19 · 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. {sure: or, steady}”
— 2 Timothy 2:19
Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
But 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.
2 Timothy 2 — Context
And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; {canker: or, gangrene}
18Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.
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. {sure: or, steady}
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.
Cross References
John 10:14
I am the good shepherd, and know my {sheep}, and am known of mine.
1 Corinthians 8:3
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
Nahum 1:7
The LORD {is} good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. {strong hold: or, strength}
1 John 3:7-10
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
Numbers 16:5
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.
John 10:27-30
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Luke 13:27
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all {ye} workers of iniquity.
Colossians 3:5-8
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: