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Verse	Translation	Text
2Ti 2:19	Strong Concordance	Nevertheless [3305] the foundation [2310] of God [2316] standeth [2476] sure [4731], having [2192] this [5026] seal [4973], The Lord [2962] knoweth [1097] them that are [5607] his [846]. And [2532], Let [868] every one [3956] that nameth [3687] the name [3686] of Christ [5547] depart [868] from [575] iniquity [93].
	King James	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.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
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" (Ti1 3:15), Christ Himself being the ultimate "foundation" (Co1 3:11). In the steadfast standing of the Church there is involved the steadfast certainty of the doctrine in question (Ti2 2:18). Thus the "house" (Ti2 2:20) answers to the "foundation"; it is made up of the elect whom "the Lord knoweth" (acknowledgeth, recognizes, Psa 1:6; Mat 7:23; Joh 10:14; Co1 8:3) as "His," and who persevere to the end, though others "err concerning the faith" (Mat 24:24; Joh 10:28; Rom 8:38-39; Jo1 2:19). BENGEL takes "the foundation" to be the immovable faithfulness of God (to His promises to His elect [CALVIN]). This contrasts well with the erring from the faith on the part of the reprobate, Ti2 2:18. Though they deny the faith, God abates not His faithfulness (compare Ti2 2:13). having--seeing that it has [ELLICOTT]. seal--"inscription": indicating ownership and destination: inscriptions were often engraven on a "foundation" stone (Rev 21:14) [ALFORD]. This will agree with the view that "the foundation" is the Church (Eph 2:20). If it be taken God's immovable faithfulness, the "seal" will be regarded as attached to His covenant promise, with the inscription or legend, on one side of its round surface, "The Lord knoweth (it is 'knew' in the Septuagint, Num 16:5, to which Paul here alludes, altering it for his purpose by the Spirit) them that are His"; on the observe side, "Let every one that nameth (as his Lord, Psa 20:7, or preacheth in His name, Jer 20:9) Christ." depart--Greek, "stand aloof." from iniquity-- (Isa 52:11). In both clauses there may be an allusion to Num 16:5, Num 16:26, Septuagint. God's part and man's part are marked out. God chooseth and knoweth His elect; our part is to believe, and by the Spirit depart from all iniquity, an unequivocal proof of our being the Lord's (compare Deu 29:29; Luk 13:23-27). St. Lucian when asked by his persecutors, "Of what country art thou?" replied, "I am a Christian." "What is your occupation? . . . I am a Christian." "Of what family? . . . I am a Christian." [CHRYSOSTOM, Orations, 75]. He cannot be honored with the name Christian, who dishonors by iniquity, Christ, the Author of the name. Blandina's refreshment amidst her tortures was to say, "I am a Christian, and with us Christians no evil is done" [EUSEBIUS, Ecclesiastical History, 5.1]. Apostasy from the faith is sure soon to be followed by indulgence in iniquity. It was so with the false teachers (Ti2 3:2-8, Ti2 3:13).

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

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" (Ti1 3:15), Christ Himself being the ultimate "foundation" (Co1 3:11). In the steadfast standing of the Church there is involved the steadfast certainty of the doctrine in question (Ti2 2:18). Thus the "house" (Ti2 2:20) answers to the "foundation"; it is made up of the elect whom "the Lord knoweth" (acknowledgeth, recognizes, Psa 1:6; Mat 7:23; Joh 10:14; Co1 8:3) as "His," and who persevere to the end, though others "err concerning the faith" (Mat 24:24; Joh 10:28; Rom 8:38-39; Jo1 2:19). BENGEL takes "the foundation" to be the immovable faithfulness of God (to His promises to His elect [CALVIN]). This contrasts well with the erring from the faith on the part of the reprobate, Ti2 2:18. Though they deny the faith, God abates not His faithfulness (compare Ti2 2:13).

having--seeing that it has [ELLICOTT].

seal--"inscription": indicating ownership and destination: inscriptions were often engraven on a "foundation" stone (Rev 21:14) [ALFORD]. This will agree with the view that "the foundation" is the Church (Eph 2:20). If it be taken God's immovable faithfulness, the "seal" will be regarded as attached to His covenant promise, with the inscription or legend, on one side of its round surface, "The Lord knoweth (it is 'knew' in the Septuagint, Num 16:5, to which Paul here alludes, altering it for his purpose by the Spirit) them that are His"; on the observe side, "Let every one that nameth (as his Lord, Psa 20:7, or preacheth in His name, Jer 20:9) Christ."

depart--Greek, "stand aloof."

from iniquity-- (Isa 52:11). In both clauses there may be an allusion to Num 16:5, Num 16:26, Septuagint. God's part and man's part are marked out. God chooseth and knoweth His elect; our part is to believe, and by the Spirit depart from all iniquity, an unequivocal proof of our being the Lord's (compare Deu 29:29; Luk 13:23-27). St. Lucian when asked by his persecutors, "Of what country art thou?" replied, "I am a Christian." "What is your occupation? . . . I am a Christian." "Of what family? . . . I am a Christian." [CHRYSOSTOM, Orations, 75]. He cannot be honored with the name Christian, who dishonors by iniquity, Christ, the Author of the name. Blandina's refreshment amidst her tortures was to say, "I am a Christian, and with us Christians no evil is done" [EUSEBIUS, Ecclesiastical History, 5.1]. Apostasy from the faith is sure soon to be followed by indulgence in iniquity. It was so with the false teachers (Ti2 3:2-8, Ti2 3:13).

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
Nevertheless 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 Eph 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 apostasy which had occurred; compare Psa 11:3. It is not uncommon to compare the church to a building erected on a solid foundation; Eph 2:20-21; Co1 3:9-10; Mat 16:18. Having this seal - Or rather a seal with this inscription. The word "seal" is sometimes used to denote the instrument by which an impression is made, and sometimes the impression or inscription itself. A seal is used for security Mat 27:66, or as a mark of genuineness; Rev 9:4. The seal here is one that was affixed to the foundation, and seems to refer to some inscription on the foundation-stone which always remained there, and which denoted the character and design of the edifice. The allusion is to the custom, in rearing an edifice, of inscribing the name of the builder and the design of the edifice on the cornerstone. See Rosenmuller, Alte undneue Morgenland, No. 405. So the church of Christ is a building reared by the hands of God. Its foundation has been firmly and securely laid, and on that foundation there is an inscription always remaining which determines the character of the edifice. The Lord knoweth them that are his - This is one of the inscriptions on the foundation-stone of the church, which seems to mark the character of the building. It always stands there, no matter who apostatizes. It is at the same time a fearful inscription - showing that no one can deceive God; that he is intimately acquainted with all who enter that building; and that in the multitudes which enter there, the friends and the foes of God are intimately known. He can separate his own friends from all others, and his constant care will be extended to all who are truly his own, to keep them from falling. This has the appearance of being a quotation, but no such passage is found in the Old Testament in so many words. In Nah 1:7, the following words are found: "And he knoweth them that trust in him;" and it is possible that Paul may have had that in his eye; but it is not necessary to suppose that he designed it as a quotation. A phrase somewhat similar to this is found in 1 Num 16:5, "the Lord will show who are his," rendered in the Septuagint, "God knoweth who are his;" and Whitby supposes that this is the passage referred to. But whether Paul had these passages in view or not, it is clear that he meant to say that it was one of the fundamental things in religion, that God knew who were his own people, and that he would preserve them from the danger of making shipwreck of their faith. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity - This is the other seal or inscription which is made on the foundation which God has laid. The foundation has two inscriptions - the first implying that God knows all who are his own people; the other, that all who are his professed people should depart from evil. This is not found in so many words in the Old Testament, and, like the former, it is not to be regarded as a quotation. The meaning is, that it is an elementary principle in the true church, that all who become members of it should lead holy lives. It was also true that they would lead holy lives, and amidst all the defections of errorists, and all their attempts to draw away others from the true faith, those might be known to be the true people of God who did avoid evil.

The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917]
Lord Jehovah. (Num 16:5).

Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886]
Nevertheless (μέντοι) Mostly in John. oP. Only here in Pastorals. The foundation of God standeth sure (ὁ στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ θεοῦ ἕστηκεν) Wrong. Στερεὸς sure is attributive, not predicative. Rend. the firm foundation of God standeth. The phrase foundation of God, N.T.o. Θεμέλιος foundation is an adjective, and λίθος stone is to be supplied. It is not to be taken by metonymy for οἰκία house (Ti2 2:20), but must be interpreted consistently with it, and, in a loose way, represents or foreshadows it. So we speak of an endowed institution as a foundation. By "the sure foundation of God" is meant the church, which is "the pillar and stay of the truth" (Ti1 3:15), by means of which the truth of God is to withstand the assaults of error. The church has its being in the contents of "the sound teaching" (Ti1 1:10), which is "according to godliness" (Ti1 6:3), and which is deposited in it. "The mystery of godliness " is intrusted to it (Ti1 3:16). Its servants possess "the mystery of the faith" (Ti1 3:9). In Co1 3:11, Christ is represented as " the chief corner-stone." In Eph 2:20, the church is built "upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets," with Christ as the corner-stone, and grows into a "holy temple (ναὸν) in the Lord." Here, the church itself is the foundation, and the building is conceived as a great dwelling-house. While the conception of the church here does not contradict that of Paul, the difference is apparent between it and the conception in Ephesians, where the church is the seat of the indwelling and energy of the Holy Spirit. Comp. Co1 3:16,Co1 3:17. Στερεός firm only here, Heb 5:12, Heb 5:14, and Pe1 5:9 (note). Ἕστηκεν standeth, in contrast with overthrow (Ti2 2:18). Seal (σφραγῖδα) Mostly in Revelation. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, Rom 4:11; Co1 9:2. Used here rather in the sense of inscription or motto. Comp. Deu 6:9; Deu 11:20; Rev 21:14. There are two inscriptions on the foundation stone, the one guaranteeing the security, the other the purity, of the church. The two go together. The purity of the church is indispensable to its security. The Lord knoweth them that are his (ἔγνω κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ) The first inscription: God knows his own. Comp. Num 16:5; Co1 13:12. For ἔγνω knoweth, see on Gal 4:9. Them that are his, his ἐκλεκτοὶ chosen; see Ti2 2:10; Tit 1:1; Rom 8:33; Col 3:12; Pe1 2:9 : Rev 17:14. Not, however, in any hard, predestinarian sense. Comp. Joh 10:14; Mat 7:23; Luk 13:25, Luk 13:27. Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity The second inscription, concerning the purity of the church. For of Christ rend. of the Lord (κυρίου). Ὁνομάζων nameth, only here in Pastorals. It means to give a name to, to style, as Mar 3:14; Luk 6:14; Co1 5:11 : to pronounce a name as having a special virtue, as in incantation, as Act 19:13 : to utter a name as acknowledging and appropriating what the name involves, as a confession of faith and allegiance. So here. Comp. Rom 15:20; Co1 5:11; Isa 26:13. For ὄνομα name, see on Th2 1:12. Ἁποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας depart from iniquity. For the verb, see on Ti1 4:1. Mostly in Luke and Acts. Comp. Num 16:26; Isa 52:11. Whatever may be implied in God's election, it does not relieve Christians of the duty of strict attention to their moral character and conduct. Comp. Phi 2:12. The gift of grace (Eph 2:8) is exhibited in making one a coworker with God (Co1 3:9). The salvation bestowed by grace is to be "carried out" (Phi 2:12) by man with the aid of grace (Rom 6:8-19; Co2 6:1). What this includes and requires appears in Phi 3:10; Phi 4:1-7; Eph 4:13-16, Eph 4:22 ff.; Col 2:6, Col 2:7.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
But the foundation of God - His truth and faithfulness. Standeth fast - Can never be overthrown; being as it were sealed with a seal, which has an inscription on each side: on the one, The Lord knoweth those that are his; on the other, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord, as his Lord, depart from iniquity. Indeed, they only are his who depart from iniquity. To all others he will say, "I know you not." Mat 7:22-23

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
The foundation of God standeth sure - The word θεμελιος 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 Ti2 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 inscription on it, for so σφραγις, seal, is frequently understood; and this is evidently an allusion to the ancient temples. Above the door of the temple of Delphi there was the Greek word ει thou art, on which Plutarch has written an express treatise. In many of the Mohammedan mosques the walls are covered with inscriptions, which are ordinarily sentences taken from the Koran, relative to the majesty of God, or the nature of his worship. And we know that there was an inscription on the mitre of the high priest among the Jews, viz.: קדש ליהוה kodesh laihovah, "Holiness to the Lord;" Exo 28:36; Exo 39:30. See also Zac 14:20. And this inscription may here be represented as being made with the seal of God, for he stamps this on all things belonging to himself and his worship. But some suppose θεμελιος here to signify a contract or covenant by which two parties are bound to fulfill certain conditions and duties, the obligation to which, each takes on him by sealing the instrument with his seal. Among the Asiatics, these seals have scarcely ever any image or figure on them, but always some very expressive inscription. I have seen many of these, and several of them are now before me. The twofold inscription, i.e. one on the seal of each party, may be here alluded to; that on God's seal is, Εγνω Κυριος τους οντας αὑτου· The Lord approveth of them that are his. That on the seal of his followers is, Αποστητω απο αδικιας πας ὁ ονομαζων το ονομα Κυριου. Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord (every Christian) depart from iniquity. Thus each has his peculiar inscription. Κυριου, Lord, instead of Χριστου, Christ, is the reading of almost all the MSS. of importance, and the principal versions. The Lord knoweth - i.e. Approves, watches over, and provides for, them that are his true followers. To this his followers most cheerfully subscribe, and say: Let every one that nameth this Lord avoid every appearance of evil.

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¹³ But [1161] evil [4190] men [444] and [2532] seducers [1114] shall wax [4298] worse and worse [1909] [5501], deceiving [4105], and [2532] being deceived [4105].

² For [1063] men [444] shall be [2071] lovers of their own selves [5367], covetous [5366], boasters [213], proud [5244], blasphemers [989], disobedient [545] to parents [1118], unthankful [884], unholy [462],
³ Without natural affection [794], trucebreakers [786], false accusers [1228], incontinent [193], fierce [434], despisers of those that are good [865],
⁴ Traitors [4273], heady [4312], highminded [5187], lovers of pleasures [5369] more [3123] than [2228] lovers of God [5377];
⁵ Having [2192] a form [3446] of godliness [2150], but [1161] denying [720] the power [1411] thereof [846]: from [2532] such [5128] turn away [665].
⁶ For [1063] of [1537] this sort [5130] are they [1526] which creep [1744] into [1519] houses [3614], and [2532] lead captive [162] silly women [1133] laden [4987] with sins [266], led away [71] with divers [4164] lusts [1939],
⁷ Ever [3842] learning [3129], and [2532] never [3368] able [1410] to come [2064] to [1519] the knowledge [1922] of the truth [225].
⁸ [3739] Now [1161] as [5158] Jannes [2389] and [2532] Jambres [2387] withstood [436] Moses [3475], so [3779] do [436] these [3778] also [2532] resist [436] the truth [225]: men [444] of corrupt [2704] minds [3563], reprobate [96] concerning [4012] the faith [4102].

²³ Then [1161] said [2036] one [5100] unto [4314] him [846], Lord [2962], are there few [1487] [3641] that be saved [4982]? And [1161] he said [2036] unto them [846],
²⁴ Strive [75] to enter in [1525] at [1223] the strait [4728] gate [4439]: for [3754] many [4183], I say [3004] unto you [5213], will seek [2212] to enter in [1525], and [2532] shall [2480] not [3756] be able [2480].
²⁵ When once [575] [3739] [302] the master of the house [3617] is risen up [1453], and [2532] hath shut [608] to the door [2374], and [2532] ye begin [756] to stand [2476] without [1854], and [2532] to knock [2925] at the door [2374], saying [3004], Lord [2962], Lord [2962], open [455] unto us [2254]; and [2532] he shall answer [611] and say [2046] unto you [5213], I know [1492] you [5209] not [3756] whence [4159] ye are [2075]:
²⁶ Then [5119] shall ye begin [756] to say [3004], We have eaten [5315] and [2532] drunk [4095] in thy [4675] presence [1799], and [2532] thou hast taught [1321] in [1722] our [2257] streets [4113].
²⁷ But [2532] he shall say [2046], I tell [3004] you [5213], I know [1492] you [5209] not [3756] whence [4159] ye are [2075]; depart [868] from [575] me [1700], all [3956] ye workers [2040] of iniquity [93].

²⁹ The secret [05641] things belong unto the LORD [03068] our God [0430]: but those things which are revealed [01540] belong unto us and to our children [01121] for [05704] ever [05769], that we may do [06213] all the words [01697] of this law [08451].

²⁶ And he spake [01696] unto the congregation [05712], saying [0559], Depart [05493], I pray you, from the tents [0168] of these wicked [07563] men [0582], and touch [05060] nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed [05595] in all their sins [02403].

⁵ And he spake [01696] unto Korah [07141] and unto all his company [05712], saying [0559], Even to morrow [01242] the LORD [03068] will shew [03045] who are his, and who is holy [06918]; and will cause him to come near [07126] unto him: even him whom he hath chosen [0977] will he cause to come near [07126] unto him.

¹¹ Depart [05493] ye, depart [05493] ye, go ye out [03318] from thence, touch [05060] no unclean [02931] thing; go ye out [03318] of the midst [08432] of her; be ye clean [01305], that bear [05375] the vessels [03627] of the LORD [03068].

⁹ Then I said [0559], I will not make mention [02142] of him, nor speak [01696] any more in his name [08034]. But his word was in mine heart [03820] as a burning [01197] fire [0784] shut up [06113] in my bones [06106], and I was weary [03811] with forbearing [03557], and I could [03201] not stay.

⁷ Some trust in chariots [07393], and some in horses [05483]: but we will remember [02142] the name [08034] of the LORD [03068] our God [0430].

²⁰ And are built [2026] upon [1909] the foundation [2310] of the apostles [652] and [2532] prophets [4396], Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] himself [846] being [5607] the chief corner [204] stone;

¹⁴ And [2532] the wall [5038] of the city [4172] had [2192] twelve [1427] foundations [2310], and [2532] in [1722] them [846] the names [3686] of the twelve [1427] apostles [652] of the Lamb [721].

¹³ If [1487] we believe not [569], yet he [1565] abideth [3306] faithful [4103]: he cannot [3756] [1410] deny [720] himself [1438].

¹⁸ Who [3748] concerning [4012] the truth [225] have erred [795], saying [3004] that the resurrection [386] is past [1096] already [2235]; and [2532] overthrow [396] the faith [4102] of some [5100].

¹⁹ They went out [1831] from [1537] us [2257], but [235] they were [2258] not [3756] of [1537] us [2257]; for [1063] if [1487] they had been [2258] of [1537] us [2257], they would [302] no doubt have continued [3306] with [3326] us [2257]: but [235] they went out, that [2443] they might be made manifest [5319] that [3754] they were [1526] not [3756] all [3956] of [1537] us [2257].

³⁸ For [1063] I am persuaded [3982], that [3754] neither [3777] death [2288], nor [3777] life [2222], nor [3777] angels [32], nor [3777] principalities [746], nor [3777] powers [1411], nor [3777] things present [1764], nor [3777] things to come [3195],
³⁹ Nor [3777] height [5313], nor [3777] depth [899], nor [3777] any [5100] other [2087] creature [2937], shall be able [1410] to separate [5563] us [2248] from [575] the love [26] of God [2316], which is in [1722] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424] our [2257] Lord [2962].

²⁸ And I [2504] give [1325] unto them [846] eternal [166] life [2222]; and [2532] they shall [622] never [3364] [1519] [165] perish [622], neither [2532] [3756] shall [726] any [5100] man pluck [726] them [846] out of [1537] my [3450] hand [5495].

²⁴ For [1063] there shall arise [1453] false Christs [5580], and [2532] false prophets [5578], and [2532] shall shew [1325] great [3173] signs [4592] and [2532] wonders [5059]; insomuch that [5620], if [1487] it were possible [1415], they shall deceive [4105] the very [2532] elect [1588].

³ But [1161] if any man [1536] love [25] God [2316], the same [3778] is known [1097] of [5259] him [846].

¹⁴ I [1473] am [1510] the good [2570] shepherd [4166], and [2532] know [1097] my [1699] sheep, and [2532] am known [1097] of [5259] mine [1699].

²³ And [2532] then [5119] will I profess [3670] unto them [846], [3754] I never [3763] knew [1097] you [5209]: depart [672] from [575] me [1700], ye that work [2038] iniquity [458].

⁶ For the LORD [03068] knoweth [03045] the way [01870] of the righteous [06662]: but the way [01870] of the ungodly [07563] shall perish [06].

²⁰ But [1161] in [1722] a great [3173] house [3614] there are [2076] not [3756] only [3440] vessels [4632] of gold [5552] and [2532] of silver [693], but [235] also [2532] of wood [3585] and [2532] of earth [3749]; and [2532] some [3739] [3303] to [1519] honour [5092], and [1161] some [3739] to [1519] dishonour [819].

¹¹ For [1063] other [243] foundation [2310] can [1410] no man [3762] lay [5087] than [3844] that is laid [2749], which [3739] is [2076] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].

¹⁵ But [1161] if [1437] I tarry long [1019], that [2443] thou mayest know [1492] how [4459] thou oughtest [1163] to behave thyself [390] in [1722] the house [3624] of God [2316], which [3748] is [2076] the church [1577] of the living [2198] God [2316], the pillar [4769] and [2532] ground [1477] of the truth [225].

⁷ The LORD [03068] is good [02896], a strong hold [04581] in the day [03117] of trouble [06869]; and he knoweth [03045] them that trust [02620] in him.

⁴ And [2532] it was commanded [4483] them [846] that [3363] they should [91] not [3363] hurt [91] the grass [5528] of the earth [1093], neither [3761] any [3956] green thing [5515], neither [3761] any [3956] tree [1186]; but [1508] only [3441] those men [444] which [3748] have [2192] not [3756] the seal [4973] of God [2316] in [1909] their [846] foreheads [3359].

⁶⁶ So [1161] they went [4198], and made [805] the sepulchre [5028] sure [805], sealing [4972] the stone [3037], and setting [3326] a watch [2892].

¹⁸ And [1161] I say [3004] also [2504] unto thee [4671], That [3754] thou [4771] art [1488] Peter [4074], and [2532] upon [1909] this [5026] rock [4073] I will build [3618] my [3450] church [1577]; and [2532] the gates [4439] of hell [86] shall [2729] not [3756] prevail against [2729] it [846].

⁹ For [1063] we are [2070] labourers together [4904] with God [2316]: ye are [2075] God's [2316] husbandry [1091], ye are God's [2316] building [3619].
¹⁰ According [2596] to the grace [5485] of God [2316] which [3588] is given [1325] unto me [3427], as [5613] a wise [4680] masterbuilder [753], I have laid [5087] the foundation [2310], and [1161] another [243] buildeth [2026] thereon. But [1161] let [991] every man [1538] take heed [991] how [4459] he buildeth [2026] thereupon.

²⁰ And are built [2026] upon [1909] the foundation [2310] of the apostles [652] and [2532] prophets [4396], Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] himself [846] being [5607] the chief corner [204] stone;
²¹ In [1722] whom [3739] all [3956] the building [3619] fitly framed together [4883] groweth [837] unto [1519] an holy [40] temple [3485] in [1722] the Lord [2962]:

³ If the foundations [08356] be destroyed [02040], what can the righteous [06662] do [06466]?

²⁰ And are built [2026] upon [1909] the foundation [2310] of the apostles [652] and [2532] prophets [4396], Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] himself [846] being [5607] the chief corner [204] stone;

⁷ Rooted [4492] and [2532] built up [2026] in [1722] him [846], and [2532] stablished [950] in [1722] the faith [4102], as [2531] ye have been taught [1321], abounding [4052] therein [1722] [846] with [1722] thanksgiving [2169].

⁶ As [5613] ye have [3880] therefore [3767] received [3880] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424] the Lord [2962], so walk ye [4043] in [1722] him [846]:

²² That ye [5209] put off [659] concerning [2596] the former [4387] conversation [391] the old [3820] man [444], which [3588] is corrupt [5351] according [2596] to the deceitful [539] lusts [1939];

¹³ Till [3360] we all [3956] come [2658] in [1519] the unity [1775] of the faith [4102], and [2532] of the knowledge [1922] of the Son [5207] of God [2316], unto [1519] a perfect [5046] man [435], unto [1519] the measure [3358] of the stature [2244] of the fulness [4138] of Christ [5547]:
¹⁴ That [2443] we henceforth be [5600] no more [3371] children [3516], tossed to and fro [2831], and [2532] carried about with [4064] every [3956] wind [417] of doctrine [1319], by [1722] the sleight [2940] of men [444], and cunning craftiness [1722] [3834], whereby [4314] they lie in wait [3180] to deceive [4106];
¹⁵ But [1161] speaking the truth [226] in [1722] love [26], may grow up [837] into [1519] him [846] in all things [3956], which [3739] is [2076] the head [2776], even Christ [5547]:
¹⁶ From [1537] whom [3739] the whole [3956] body [4983] fitly joined together [4883] and [2532] compacted [4822] by [1223] that which every [3956] joint [860] supplieth [2024], according [2596] to the effectual working [1753] in [1722] the measure [3358] of every [1538] part [1520] [3313], maketh [4160] increase [838] of the body [4983] unto [1519] the edifying [3619] of itself [1438] in [1722] love [26].

¹ Therefore [5620], my [3450] brethren [80] dearly beloved [27] and [2532] longed for [1973], my [3450] joy [5479] and [2532] crown [4735], so [3779] stand fast [4739] in [1722] the Lord [2962], my dearly beloved [27].
² I beseech [3870] Euodias [2136], and [2532] beseech [3870] Syntyche [4941], that they be of [5426] the same [846] mind [5426] in [1722] the Lord [2962].
³ And [2532] I intreat [2065] thee [4571] also [2532], true [1103] yokefellow [4805], help [4815] those women [846] which [3748] laboured [4866] with me [3427] in [1722] the gospel [2098], with [3326] Clement [2815] also [2532], and [2532] with other [3062] my [3450] fellowlabourers [4904], whose [3739] names [3686] are in [1722] the book [976] of life [2222].
⁴ Rejoice [5463] in [1722] the Lord [2962] alway [3842]: and again [3825] I say [2046], Rejoice [5463].
⁵ Let [1097] your [5216] moderation [1933] be known [1097] unto all [3956] men [444]. The Lord [2962] is at hand [1451].
⁶ Be careful [3309] for nothing [3367]; but [235] in [1722] every thing [3956] by prayer [4335] and [2532] supplication [1162] with [3326] thanksgiving [2169] let [1107] your [5216] requests [155] be made known [1107] unto [4314] God [2316].
⁷ And [2532] the peace [1515] of God [2316], which [3588] passeth [5242] all [3956] understanding [3563], shall keep [5432] your [5216] hearts [2588] and [2532] minds [5216] [3540] through [1722] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424].

¹⁰ That I may know [1097] him [846], and [2532] the power [1411] of his [846] resurrection [386], and [2532] the fellowship [2842] of his [846] sufferings [3804], being made conformable [4833] unto his [846] death [2288];

¹ We [3870] then [1161], as workers together [4903] with him, beseech [3870] you also [2532] that ye [5209] receive [1209] not [3361] the grace [5485] of God [2316] in [1519] vain [2756].

⁸ Now [1161] if [1487] we be dead [599] with [4862] Christ [5547], we believe [4100] that [3754] we shall [4800] also [2532] live [4800] with him [846]:
⁹ Knowing [1492] that [3754] Christ [5547] being raised [1453] from [1537] the dead [3498] dieth [599] no more [3765]; death [2288] hath [2961] no more [3765] dominion over [2961] him [846].
¹⁰ For [3739] [1063] in that he died [599], he died [599] unto sin [266] once [2178]: but [1161] in that [3739] he liveth [2198], he liveth [2198] unto God [2316].
¹¹ Likewise [3779] reckon [3049] ye [5210] also [2532] yourselves [1438] to be [1511] dead [3498] indeed [3303] unto sin [266], but [1161] alive [2198] unto God [2316] through [1722] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] our [2257] Lord [2962].
¹² Let [936] not [3361] sin [266] therefore [3767] reign [936] in [1722] your [5216] mortal [2349] body [4983], that [1519] ye should obey [5219] it [846] in [1722] the lusts [1939] thereof [846].
¹³ Neither [3366] yield ye [3936] your [5216] members [3196] as instruments [3696] of unrighteousness [93] unto sin [266]: but [235] yield [3936] yourselves [1438] unto God [2316], as [5613] those that are alive [2198] from [1537] the dead [3498], and [2532] your [5216] members [3196] as instruments [3696] of righteousness [1343] unto God [2316].
¹⁴ For [1063] sin [266] shall [2961] not [3756] have dominion over [2961] you [5216]: for [1063] ye are [2075] not [3756] under [5259] the law [3551], but [235] under [5259] grace [5485].
¹⁵ What [5101] then [3767]? shall we sin [264], because [3754] we are [2070] not [3756] under [5259] the law [3551], but [235] under [5259] grace [5485]? God forbid [3361] [1096].
¹⁶ Know ye [1492] not [3756], that [3754] to whom [3739] ye yield [3936] yourselves [1438] servants [1401] to [1519] obey [5218], his servants [1401] ye are [2075] to whom [3739] ye obey [5219]; whether [2273] of sin [266] unto [1519] death [2288], or [2228] of obedience [5218] unto [1519] righteousness [1343]?
¹⁷ But [1161] God [2316] be thanked [5485], that [3754] ye were [2258] the servants [1401] of sin [266], but [1161] ye have obeyed [5219] from [1537] the heart [2588] that form [5179] of doctrine [1322] which [1519] [3739] was delivered you [3860].
¹⁸ Being [1659] then [1161] made free [1659] from [575] sin [266], ye became the servants [1402] of righteousness [1343].
¹⁹ I speak [3004] after the manner of men [442] because [1223] of the infirmity [769] of your [5216] flesh [4561]: for [1063] as [5618] ye have yielded [3936] your [5216] members [3196] servants [1401] to uncleanness [167] and [2532] to iniquity [458] unto [1519] iniquity [458]; even so [3779] now [3568] yield [3936] your [5216] members [3196] servants [1401] to righteousness [1343] unto [1519] holiness [38].

¹² Wherefore [5620], my [3450] beloved [27], as [2531] ye have [5219] always [3842] obeyed [5219], not [3361] as [5613] in [1722] my [3450] presence [3952] only [3440], but [235] now [3568] much [4183] more [3123] in [1722] my [3450] absence [666], work out [2716] your own [1438] salvation [4991] with [3326] fear [5401] and [2532] trembling [5156].

⁹ For [1063] we are [2070] labourers together [4904] with God [2316]: ye are [2075] God's [2316] husbandry [1091], ye are God's [2316] building [3619].

⁸ For [1063] by grace [5485] are ye [2075] saved [4982] through [1223] faith [4102]; and [2532] that [5124] not [3756] of [1537] yourselves [5216]: it is the gift [1435] of God [2316]:

¹ Now [1161] the Spirit [4151] speaketh [3004] expressly [4490], that [3754] in [1722] the latter [5306] times [2540] some [5100] shall depart from [868] the faith [4102], giving heed [4337] to seducing [4108] spirits [4151], and [2532] doctrines [1319] of devils [1140];

¹² That [3704] the name [3686] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] may be glorified [1740] in [1722] you [5213], and [2532] ye [5210] in [1722] him [846], according to [2596] the grace [5485] of our [2257] God [2316] and [2532] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].

¹³ O LORD [03068] our God [0430], other lords [0113] beside [02108] thee have had dominion [01166] over us: but by thee only will we make mention [02142] of thy name [08034].

¹¹ But [1161] now [3570] I have written [1125] unto you [5213] not [3361] to keep company [4874], if [1437] any man [5100] that is called [3687] a brother [80] be [2228] a fornicator [4205], or [2228] covetous [4123], or [2228] an idolater [1496], or [2228] a railer [3060], or [2228] a drunkard [3183], or [2228] an extortioner [727]; with such an one [5108] no not [3366] to eat [4906].

²⁰ Yea [1161], so [3779] have I strived [5389] to preach the gospel [2097], not [3756] where [3699] Christ [5547] was named [3687], lest [3363] I should build [3618] upon [1909] another man's [245] foundation [2310]:

¹³ Then [1161] certain [5100] of [575] the vagabond [4022] Jews [2453], exorcists [1845], took upon them [2021] to call [3687] over [1909] them which had [2192] evil [4190] spirits [4151] the name [3686] of the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424], saying [3004], We adjure [3726] you [5209] by Jesus [2424] whom [3739] Paul [3972] preacheth [2784].

¹⁴ Simon [4613], (whom [3739] he also [2532] named [3687] Peter [4074],) and [2532] Andrew [406] his [846] brother [80], James [2385] and [2532] John [2491], Philip [5376] and [2532] Bartholomew [918],

¹⁴ And [2532] he ordained [4160] twelve [1427], that [2443] they should be [5600] with [3326] him [846], and [2532] that [2443] he might send [649] them [846] forth [649] to preach [2784],

²⁷ But [2532] he shall say [2046], I tell [3004] you [5213], I know [1492] you [5209] not [3756] whence [4159] ye are [2075]; depart [868] from [575] me [1700], all [3956] ye workers [2040] of iniquity [93].

²⁵ When once [575] [3739] [302] the master of the house [3617] is risen up [1453], and [2532] hath shut [608] to the door [2374], and [2532] ye begin [756] to stand [2476] without [1854], and [2532] to knock [2925] at the door [2374], saying [3004], Lord [2962], Lord [2962], open [455] unto us [2254]; and [2532] he shall answer [611] and say [2046] unto you [5213], I know [1492] you [5209] not [3756] whence [4159] ye are [2075]:

²³ And [2532] then [5119] will I profess [3670] unto them [846], [3754] I never [3763] knew [1097] you [5209]: depart [672] from [575] me [1700], ye that work [2038] iniquity [458].

¹⁴ I [1473] am [1510] the good [2570] shepherd [4166], and [2532] know [1097] my [1699] sheep, and [2532] am known [1097] of [5259] mine [1699].

¹⁴ These [3778] shall make war [4170] with [3326] the Lamb [721], and [2532] the Lamb [721] shall overcome [3528] them [846]: for [3754] he is [2076] Lord [2962] of lords [2962], and [2532] King [935] of kings [935]: and [2532] they that are with [3326] him [846] are called [2822], and [2532] chosen [1588], and [2532] faithful [4103].

⁹ But [1161] ye [5210] are a chosen [1588] generation [1085], a royal [934] priesthood [2406], an holy [40] nation [1484], a peculiar [1519] [4047] people [2992]; that [3704] ye should shew forth [1804] the praises [703] of him who hath called [2564] you [5209] out of [1537] darkness [4655] into [1519] his [846] marvellous [2298] light [5457]:

¹² Put on [1746] therefore [3767], as [5613] the elect [1588] of God [2316], holy [40] and [2532] beloved [25], bowels [4698] of mercies [3628], kindness [5544], humbleness of mind [5012], meekness [4236], longsuffering [3115];

³³ Who [5101] shall lay any thing [1458] to the charge [2596] of God's [2316] elect [1588]? It is God [2316] that justifieth [1344].

¹ Paul [3972], a servant [1401] of God [2316], and [1161] an apostle [652] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], according to [2596] the faith [4102] of God's [2316] elect [1588], and [2532] the acknowledging [1922] of the truth [225] which [3588] is after [2596] godliness [2150];

¹⁰ Therefore [1223] [5124] I endure [5278] all things [3956] for [1588] the elect's [1588] sakes [1223], that [2443] they [846] may [5177] also [2532] obtain [5177] the salvation [4991] which [3588] is in [1722] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424] with [3326] eternal [166] glory [1391].

⁹ But [1161] now [3568], after that ye have known [1097] God [2316], or [1161] rather [3123] are known [1097] of [5259] God [2316], how [4459] turn ye [1994] again [3825] to [1909] the weak [772] and [2532] beggarly [4434] elements [4747], whereunto [3739] ye desire [2309] again [3825] [509] to be in bondage [1398]?

¹² For [1063] now [737] we see [991] through [1223] a glass [2072], darkly [1722] [135]; but [1161] then [5119] face [4383] to [4314] face [4383]: now [737] I know [1097] in [1537] part [3313]; but [1161] then [5119] shall I know [1921] even as [2531] also [2532] I am known [1921].

²⁰ And thou shalt write [03789] them upon the door posts [04201] of thine house [01004], and upon thy gates [08179]:

⁹ And thou shalt write [03789] them upon the posts [04201] of thy house [01004], and on thy gates [08179].

² If [1487] I be [1510] not [3756] an apostle [652] unto others [243], yet [235] doubtless [1065] I am [1510] to you [5213]: for [1063] the seal [4973] of mine [1699] apostleship [651] are [2075] ye [5210] in [1722] the Lord [2962].

¹¹ And [2532] he received [2983] the sign [4592] of circumcision [4061], a seal [4973] of the righteousness [1343] of the faith [4102] which [3588] he had yet being [1722] uncircumcised [203]: that [1519] he [846] might be [1511] the father [3962] of all [3956] them that believe [4100], though [1223] they be not circumcised [203]; that [1519] righteousness [1343] might be imputed [3049] unto them [846] also [2532]:

⁹ Whom [3739] resist [436] stedfast [4731] in the faith [4102], knowing [1492] that the same [846] afflictions [3804] are accomplished [2005] in your [5216] brethren [81] that are in [1722] the world [2889].

¹⁴ But [1161] strong [4731] meat [5160] belongeth to them that are [2076] of full age [5046], even those who by reason [1223] of use [1838] have [2192] their senses [145] exercised [1128] to [4314] discern [1253] both [5037] good [2570] and [2532] evil [2556].

¹² For [2532] [1063] when for [1223] the time [5550] ye ought [3784] to be [1511] teachers [1320], ye have [2192] need [5532] that one teach [1321] you [5209] again [3825] which [5101] be the first [746] principles [4747] of the oracles [3051] of God [2316]; and [2532] are become such as [1096] have [2192] need [5532] of milk [1051], and [2532] not [3756] of strong [4731] meat [5160].

¹⁷ If any man [1536] defile [5351] the temple [3485] of God [2316], him [5126] shall [5351] God [2316] destroy [5351]; for [1063] the temple [3485] of God [2316] is [2076] holy [40], which [3748] temple ye [5210] are [2075].

¹⁶ Know ye [1492] not [3756] that [3754] ye are [2075] the temple [3485] of God [2316], and [2532] that the Spirit [4151] of God [2316] dwelleth [3611] in [1722] you [5213]?

²⁰ And are built [2026] upon [1909] the foundation [2310] of the apostles [652] and [2532] prophets [4396], Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] himself [846] being [5607] the chief corner [204] stone;

¹¹ For [1063] other [243] foundation [2310] can [1410] no man [3762] lay [5087] than [3844] that is laid [2749], which [3739] is [2076] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].

⁹ Holding [2192] the mystery [3466] of the faith [4102] in [1722] a pure [2513] conscience [4893].

¹⁶ And [2532] without controversy [3672] great [3173] is [2076] the mystery [3466] of godliness [2150]: God [2316] was manifest [5319] in [1722] the flesh [4561], justified [1344] in [1722] the Spirit [4151], seen [3700] of angels [32], preached [2784] unto [1722] the Gentiles [1484], believed on [4100] in [1722] the world [2889], received up [353] into [1722] glory [1391].

³ If any man [1536] teach otherwise [2085], and [2532] consent [4334] not [3361] to wholesome [5198] words [3056], even the words of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], and [2532] to the doctrine [1319] which is according [2596] to godliness [2150];

¹⁰ For whoremongers [4205], for them that defile themselves with mankind [733], for menstealers [405], for liars [5583], for perjured persons [1965], and [2532] if there be any [1536] other thing [2087] that is contrary [480] to sound [5198] doctrine [1319];

²² Many [4183] will say [2046] to me [3427] in [1722] that [1565] day [2250], Lord [2962], Lord [2962], have we [4395] not [3756] prophesied [4395] in thy [4674] name [3686]? and [2532] in thy [4674] name [3686] have cast out [1544] devils [1140]? and [2532] in thy [4674] name [3686] done [4160] many [4183] wonderful works [1411]?
²³ And [2532] then [5119] will I profess [3670] unto them [846], [3754] I never [3763] knew [1097] you [5209]: depart [672] from [575] me [1700], ye that work [2038] iniquity [458].

²⁰ In that day [03117] shall there be upon the bells [04698] of the horses [05483], HOLINESS [06944] UNTO THE LORD [03068]; and the pots [05518] in the LORD'S [03068] house [01004] shall be like the bowls [04219] before [06440] the altar [04196].

³⁰ And they made [06213] the plate [06731] of the holy [06944] crown [05145] of pure [02889] gold [02091], and wrote [03789] upon it a writing [04385], like to the engravings [06603] of a signet [02368], HOLINESS [06944] TO THE LORD [03068].

³⁶ And thou shalt make [06213] a plate [06731] of pure [02889] gold [02091], and grave [06605] upon it, like the engravings [06603] of a signet [02368], HOLINESS [06944] TO THE LORD [03068].