He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
2 Timothy 2:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But the firm foundation of (laid by) God stands, sure and unshaken, bearing this seal (inscription): The Lord knows those who are His, and, Let everyone who names [himself by] the name of the Lord give up all iniquity and stand aloof from it. [Num. 16:5; Isa. 26:13.] American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible God’s solid foundation is still standing with this sign: “The Lord knows the people who belong to him,” and “Everyone who confesses the Lord’s name must avoid wickedness.” Catholic Public Domain Version 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. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version 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. |
He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure for ever.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
What answer will be given to the messengers from that nation? The Lord has founded Zion, and his oppressed people find refuge in her.
Therefore the Lord God said: ‘Look, I have laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will be unshakable. ,
We have become like those you never ruled, like those who did not bear your name.
You will leave your name behind as a curse for my chosen ones, and the Lord God will kill you; but he will give his servants another name.
‘Pass throughout the city of Jerusalem,’ the Lord said to him, ‘and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the detestable practices committed in it.’
The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him.
On that day’ #– #this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies #– #‘I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant’ #– #this is the Lord’s declaration #– #‘and make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you.’ This is the declaration of the Lord of Armies.
Notice the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. I will engrave an inscription on it’ #– #this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies #– #‘and I will take away the iniquity of this land in a single day.
Then he said to Korah and all his followers, ‘Tomorrow morning the Lord will reveal who belongs to him, who is set apart, and the one he will let come near him. He will let the one he chooses come near him.
In this way they will pronounce my name over the Israelites, and I will bless them.’
For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Then I will announce to them, “I never knew you. Depart from me, you lawbreakers!” ,,
The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.
They brought a coin. ‘Whose image and inscription is this? ’ he asked them. ‘Caesar’s,’ they replied.
For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
But he will say, “I tell you, I don’t know you or where you’re from. Get away from me, all you evildoers! ”
He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the river crashed against that house and couldn’t shake it, because it was well built.
‘I’m not speaking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. But the Scripture must be fulfilled: The one who eats my bread has raised his heel against me. ,
The one who has accepted his testimony has affirmed that God is true.
and when he found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught large numbers. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord – even all the Gentiles who are called by my name – declares the Lord who makes these things
And he has authority here from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.’
God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Or don’t you know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah #– #how he pleads with God against Israel?
My aim is to preach the gospel where Christ has not been named, so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,
and so that Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praise to your name. ,
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
For though her sons had not been born yet or done anything good or bad, so that God’s purpose according to election might stand –
To the church of God at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord #– #both their Lord and ours.
So then, dear friends, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
But now, since you know God, or rather have become known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elements? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again?
built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.
And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by him for the day of redemption.
But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.
For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found without spot or blemish in his sight, at peace.
They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. However, they went out so that it might be made clear that none of them belongs to us.
The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up from the abyss and go to destruction. Those who live on the earth whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world will be astonished when they see the beast that was, and is not, and is to come.
I know where you live #– #where Satan’s throne is. Yet you are holding on to my name and did not deny your faith in me, , even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness who was put to death among you, where Satan lives.
The city wall had twelve foundations, and the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb were on the foundations.
I know your works. Look, I have placed before you an open door that no one can close because you have but little power; yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.