2 Timothy 2:19

New International Reader's Version

But God’s solid foundation stands firm. Here is the message written on it. “The Lord knows who his own people are.” (Numbers 16:5) Also, “All who say they believe in the Lord must turn away from evil.”

Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to human beings, “Have respect for the Lord. That will prove you are wise. Avoid evil. That will show you have understanding.”

Psalm 1:6

The Lord watches over the lives of godly people. But the lives of sinful people will lead to their death.

Psalm 112:6

Those who do what is right will always be secure. They will be remembered forever.

Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil, and do good. Look for peace, and go after it.

Psalm 37:18

Those who are without blame spend their days in the Lord’s care. What he has given them will last forever.

Psalm 97:10

Let those who love the Lord hate evil. He guards the lives of those who are faithful to him. He saves them from the power of sinful people.

Proverbs 10:25

When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm forever.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Have respect for the Lord and avoid evil.

Isaiah 14:32

What answer should be given to the messengers from that nation? Tell them, ‘The Lord has made Zion secure. His suffering people will find safety there.’ ”

Isaiah 28:16

So the Lord and King speaks. He says, “Look! I am laying a stone in Zion. It is a stone that has been tested. It is the most important stone for a firm foundation. The one who depends on that stone will never be shaken.

Isaiah 63:19

We are like people you never ruled over. We are like those who don’t belong to you.

Isaiah 65:15

My chosen ones will use your names when they curse others. I am your Lord and King. I will put you to death. But I will give new names to those who serve me.

Ezekiel 9:4

The Lord said to him, “Go all through Jerusalem. Look for those who are sad and sorry about all the things being done there. I hate those things. Put a mark on the foreheads of those people.”

Nahum 1:7

The Lord is good. When people are in trouble, they can go to him for safety. He takes good care of those who trust in him.

Haggai 2:23

“ ‘Zerubbabel, at that time I will pick you,’ announces the Lord. ‘You are my servant,’ announces the Lord. ‘You will be like a ring that has my royal mark on it. I have chosen you,’ announces the Lord who rules over all.”

Zechariah 3:9

Look at the stone I have put in front of Joshua! There are seven eyes on that one stone. I will carve a message on it,’ says the Lord who rules over all. ‘And I will remove the sin of this land in one day.

Numbers 16:5

Then he spoke to Korah and all his followers. He said, “In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to him. He will show who is holy. He’ll bring that person near him. He’ll bring the man he chooses near him.

Numbers 6:27

“In that way they will put the blessing of my name on the Israelites. And I will bless them.”

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will do great signs and miracles. They will try to fool God’s chosen people if possible.

Matthew 28:19

So you must go and make disciples of all nations. Baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 7:23

Then I will tell them clearly, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who do evil!’

Matthew 7:25

The rain comes down. The water rises. The winds blow and beat against that house. But it does not fall. It is built on the rock.

Mark 12:16

They brought the coin. He asked them, “Whose picture is this? And whose words?” “Caesar’s,” they replied.

Mark 13:22

False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will do signs and miracles. They will try to fool God’s chosen people if possible.

Luke 13:27

“But he will reply, ‘I don’t know you. And I don’t know where you come from. Get away from me, all you who do evil!’

Luke 6:48

They are like a man who builds a house. He digs down deep and sets it on solid rock. When a flood comes, the river rushes against the house. But the water can’t shake it. The house is well built.

John 10:14

“I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and my sheep know me.

John 13:18

“I am not talking about all of you. I know the ones I have chosen. But this will happen so that this passage of Scripture will come true. It says, ‘The one who shared my bread has turned against me.’ (Psalm 41:9)

John 3:33

Anyone who has accepted it has said, ‘Yes. God is truthful.’

Acts 11:26

He found him there. Then he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church. They taught large numbers of people. At Antioch the believers were called Christians for the first time.

Acts 15:17

Then everyone else can look to the Lord. This includes all the Gentiles who belong to me, says the Lord. The Lord is the one who does these things.’ (Amos 9:11,12)

Acts 9:14

Now he has come here to arrest all those who worship you. The chief priests have given him authority to do this.”

Romans 11:2

God didn’t turn his back on his people. After all, he chose them. Don’t you know what Scripture says about Elijah? He complained to God about Israel.

Romans 12:9

Love must be honest and true. Hate what is evil. Hold on to what is good.

Romans 15:20

I have always wanted to preach the good news where Christ was not known. I don’t want to build on what someone else has started.

Romans 15:9

Jesus became a servant of the Jews. He did this so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercy. It is written, “I will praise you among the Gentiles. I will sing the praises of your name.” (2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49)

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

Romans 9:11

Here is what happened. Rebekah’s twins had not even been born. They hadn’t done anything good or bad yet. So they show that God’s purpose is based firmly on his free choice.

1 Corinthians 1:2

We are sending this letter to you, the members of God’s church in Corinth. You have been made holy because you belong to Christ Jesus. God has chosen you to be his holy people. He has done the same for all people everywhere who pray to our Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus is their Lord and ours.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But whoever loves God is known by God.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Dear friends, we have these promises from God. So let us make ourselves pure from everything that makes our bodies and spirits impure. Let us be completely holy. We want to honor God.

Galatians 4:9

But now you know God. Even better, God knows you. So why are you turning back to those weak and worthless powers? Do you want to be slaves to them all over again?

Ephesians 2:20

You are a building that is built on the apostles and prophets. They are the foundation. Christ Jesus himself is the most important stone in the building.

Ephesians 3:15

From the Father every family in heaven and on earth gets its name.

Ephesians 4:30

Do not make God’s Holy Spirit mourn. The Holy Spirit is the proof that you belong to God. And the Spirit is the proof that God will set you completely free.

1 Timothy 3:15

Then if I have to put off my visit, you will know how people should act in God’s family. The family of God is the church of the living God. It is the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 6:19

In this way, they will store up true riches for themselves. It will provide a firm basis for the next life. Then they will take hold of the life that really is life.

Hebrews 11:10

Abraham was looking forward to the city that has foundations. He was waiting for the city that God planned and built.

2 Peter 3:14

Dear friends, I know you are looking forward to this. So try your best to be found pure and without blame. Be at peace with God.

1 John 2:19

These enemies left our community of believers. They didn’t really belong to us. If they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But by leaving they showed that none of them belonged to us.

Revelation 17:8

The beast that you saw used to exist and now does not. Yet it will come up out of the Abyss and be destroyed. Some people on the earth will be amazed when they see the beast. Their names have not been written in the book of life from the time the world was created. They will be amazed at the beast. That’s because it will come again even though it used to exist and now does not.

Revelation 2:13

‘I know that you live where Satan has his throne. But you remain faithful to me. You did not give up your faith in me. You didn’t give it up even in the days of Antipas. Antipas, my faithful witness, was put to death in your city, where Satan lives.

Revelation 21:14

The wall of the city had 12 foundations. Written on them were the names of the 12 apostles of the Lamb.

Revelation 22:4

They will see his face. His name will be on their foreheads.

Revelation 3:8

‘I know what you are doing. Look! I have put an open door in front of you. No one can shut it. I know that you don’t have much strength. But you have obeyed my word. You have not said no to me.