2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His...

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Amplified Bible - Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”
新标点和合本 - 然而，　神坚固的根基立住了；上面有这印记说：“主认识谁是他的人”；又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 然而，上帝坚固的根基屹立不移；上面有这印记说：“主认得他自己的人”，又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 然而，　神坚固的根基屹立不移；上面有这印记说：“主认得他自己的人”，又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
当代译本 - 然而，上帝所立的坚实根基屹立不摇，这根基上刻着：“主认识那些属于祂的人” ，“凡承认主名的人都要离弃罪恶。”
圣经新译本 - 然而，　神坚固的根基已经立定，上面刻着这样的印：“主认识属于他的人”和“凡称呼主名的人都应当离开不义”。
中文标准译本 - 不过神坚固的根基始终确立，上面有这样的印记： “主认识那些属于自己的人” 还有 “所有称呼主名的人都要离开不义”。
现代标点和合本 - 然而，神坚固的根基立住了，上面有这印记说：“主认识谁是他的人”，又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
和合本（拼音版） - 然而，上帝坚固的根基立住了。上面有这印记说：“主认识谁是他的人。” 又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
New International Version - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
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.”
English Standard Version - But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
New Living Translation - But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”
The Message - Meanwhile, God’s firm foundation is as firm as ever, these sentences engraved on the stones: god knows who belongs to him. steer clear of evil, all you who name god as god.
Christian Standard Bible - 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.
New American Standard Bible - Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”
New King James Version - Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”
World English Bible - 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.”
新標點和合本 - 然而，神堅固的根基立住了；上面有這印記說：「主認識誰是他的人」；又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 然而，上帝堅固的根基屹立不移；上面有這印記說：「主認得他自己的人」，又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 然而，　神堅固的根基屹立不移；上面有這印記說：「主認得他自己的人」，又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
當代譯本 - 然而，上帝所立的堅實根基屹立不搖，這根基上刻著：「主認識那些屬於祂的人」，「凡承認主名的人都要離棄罪惡。」
聖經新譯本 - 然而，　神堅固的根基已經立定，上面刻著這樣的印：“主認識屬於他的人”和“凡稱呼主名的人都應當離開不義”。
呂振中譯本 - 但上帝堅固的根基已經立定，有着以下這印記說：『主認識屬他的人』；『凡稱呼主名的人應當離開不義。』
中文標準譯本 - 不過神堅固的根基始終確立，上面有這樣的印記：「主認識那些屬於自己的人」還有「所有稱呼主名的人都要離開不義」。
現代標點和合本 - 然而，神堅固的根基立住了，上面有這印記說：「主認識誰是他的人」，又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
文理和合譯本 - 然上帝鞏固之基仍立、有印誌云、主識己民、又云、凡呼主名者、宜遠不義、
文理委辦譯本 - 雖然、上帝之道、其址鞏固、有印誌云、主知厥民、又云、呼基督名者、當遠諸惡、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 然天主所築之基、仍為鞏固、有印誌云、主識屬己者、又云、呼基督基督有原文抄本作主名者、當遠不義之事、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 雖然、天主堅實之基礎、固屹然不可搖動；其基礎之上、鐫有銘曰：凡屬主者、皆主所識。誦主名者、宜遠罪孽。
Nueva Versión Internacional - A pesar de todo, el fundamento de Dios es sólido y se mantiene firme, pues está sellado con esta inscripción: «El Señor conoce a los suyos», y esta otra: «Que se aparte de la maldad todo el que invoca el nombre del Señor».
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 하나님의 터전은 굳게 서 있고 그 위에는 이런 말이 기록되어 있습니다. “주께서 자기에게 속한 사람들을 아신다.” “주의 이름을 부르는 사람은 누구든지 악에서 떠나라.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Но твердое основание, заложенное Богом, непоколебимо. На нем стоит печать с надписью: «Господь знает Своих» и: «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Господа, должен отвратиться от зла».
Восточный перевод - Но твёрдое основание, заложенное Всевышним, непоколебимо. На нём стоит печать с надписью: «Вечный знает Своих» и «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Вечного, должен отвратиться от зла».
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Но твёрдое основание, заложенное Аллахом, непоколебимо. На нём стоит печать с надписью: «Вечный знает Своих» и «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Вечного, должен отвратиться от зла».
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Но твёрдое основание, заложенное Всевышним, непоколебимо. На нём стоит печать с надписью: «Вечный знает Своих» и «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Вечного, должен отвратиться от зла».
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Cependant, le solide fondement posé par Dieu demeure ; il porte, en guise de sceau, les inscriptions suivantes : Le Seigneur connaît ceux qui lui appartiennent et « Qu’il se détourne du mal, celui qui affirme qu’il appartient au Seigneur ».
リビングバイブル - しかし神の真理は、巨大な岩のようにしっかり立っていて、だれも揺るがすことはできません。この土台となる石には、次のようなことばが刻まれています。「主は、真に自分に属する者を知っておられる。」また、「主を告白するすべての人は、悪から遠ざかりなさい。」
Nestle Aland 28 - ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ θεοῦ ἕστηκεν, ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην· ἔγνω κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ, καί· ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα κυρίου.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ Θεοῦ ἕστηκεν, ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην: ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ, καί, ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου.
Nova Versão Internacional - Entretanto, o firme fundamento de Deus permanece inabalável e selado com esta inscrição: “O Senhor conhece quem lhe pertence” e “afaste-se da iniquidade todo aquele que confessa o nome do Senhor”.
Hoffnung für alle - Aber das feste Fundament, das Gott gelegt hat, können sie nicht erschüttern. Es ist mit Gottes Siegel versehen und trägt die Aufschrift: »Der Herr kennt alle, die zu ihm gehören«, und ebenso: »Wer sich zum Herrn bekennt, der darf nicht länger Unrecht tun.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng nền tảng Đức Chúa Trời đã đặt vẫn vững như bàn thạch. Trên nền tảng ấy ghi những lời: “Chúa Hằng Hữu biết người thuộc về Ngài” và “Người kêu cầu Danh Chúa phải tránh điều gian ác.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่รากฐานมั่นคงของพระเจ้าตั้งอยู่อย่างไม่คลอนแคลน ประทับตราด้วยข้อความที่ว่า “พระเจ้าทรงรู้จักบรรดาผู้ที่เป็นของพระองค์” และ “ทุกคนที่เอ่ยพระนามขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าจงหลีกหนีจากความชั่วร้าย”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่รากฐานอันมั่นคงของพระเจ้ายังคงยืนหยัด และประทับด้วยคำจารึกไว้ว่า “พระผู้เป็นเจ้ารู้จักผู้ที่เป็นคนของพระองค์” และ “ทุกคนที่รับว่าตนเองเชื่อในพระนามของพระผู้เป็นเจ้าต้องละจากความชั่วร้าย”

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Hebrews 6:18 - so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
Hebrews 6:19 - This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells],
Acts 11:26 - and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
2 Peter 1:4 - For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
Isaiah 63:19 - We have become like those over whom You have never ruled, Like those who were not called by Your name.
Revelation 21:14 - And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb (Christ).
Revelation 17:8 - “The beast that you saw was [once], but [now] is not, and he is about to come up out of the abyss (the bottomless pit, the dwelling place of demons) and go to destruction (perdition). And the inhabitants of 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, because he was and is not and is yet to come [to earth].
Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Isaiah 65:15 - And you will leave your name behind to My chosen ones [who will use it] as a curse, And the Lord God will put you to death, But He will call His servants by another name [a much greater name, just as the name Israel was greater than the name Jacob].
Luke 6:48 - he is like a [far-sighted, practical, and sensible] man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and yet could not shake it, because it had been securely built and founded on the rock.
Zechariah 3:9 - For behold, the stone which I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes (symbolizing infinite intelligence, omniscience). Behold, I will engrave an inscription on it,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘and I will remove the wickedness and guilt of this land in a single day.
Isaiah 14:32 - Then what answer will one give the messengers of the [Philistine] nation? That the Lord has founded Zion, And the afflicted of His people will seek and find refuge in it.”
Haggai 2:23 - On that day,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘I will take you, Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, My servant,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you [through the Messiah, your descendant] like a signet ring, for I have chosen you [as the one with whom to renew My covenant to David’s line],’ ” declares the Lord of hosts.
Romans 11:2 - God has not rejected His [chosen] people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel?
Psalms 112:6 - He will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.
Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us?
Romans 8:32 - He who did not spare [even] His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:33 - Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself].
Romans 8:34 - Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us.
Romans 8:35 - Who shall ever separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
Hebrews 11:10 - For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has foundations, [an eternal, heavenly city] whose architect and builder is God.
Romans 15:9 - and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written, “Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.”
Ephesians 2:20 - having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone,
John 13:18 - I am not speaking of all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but [this has happened] in order that the Scripture may be fulfilled: ‘He who eats My bread has raised up his heel against Me [as My enemy].’
Acts 9:14 - and here [in Damascus] he has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on Your name [confessing You as Savior].”
Romans 8:28 - And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
1 Timothy 6:19 - In this way storing up for themselves the enduring riches of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Job 28:28 - But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Psalms 97:10 - You who love the Lord, hate evil; He protects the souls of His godly ones (believers), He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
Matthew 7:25 - And the rain fell, and the floods and torrents came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.
Psalms 125:1 - Those who trust in and rely on the Lord [with confident expectation] Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.
Psalms 125:2 - As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people From this time forth and forever.
Romans 9:11 - and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
Proverbs 10:25 - When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Numbers 6:27 - So Aaron and his sons shall put My name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”
Zechariah 4:7 - ‘What are you, O great mountain [of obstacles]? Before Zerubbabel [who will rebuild the temple] you will become a plain (insignificant)! And he will bring out the capstone [of the new temple] with loud shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ ”
Zechariah 4:8 - Also the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Zechariah 4:9 - “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know (recognize, understand fully) that the Lord of hosts has sent me [as His messenger] to you.
Mark 13:22 - for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will provide signs and wonders in order to deceive, if [such a thing were] possible, even the elect [those God has chosen for Himself].
Romans 12:9 - Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will provide great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect (God’s chosen ones).
Romans 15:20 - Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;
1 John 2:19 - They went out from us [seeming at first to be Christians], but they were not really of us [because they were not truly born again and spiritually transformed]; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out [teaching false doctrine], so that it would be clearly shown that none of them are of us.
Ephesians 3:15 - from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name [God—the first and ultimate Father].
Psalms 34:14 - Turn away from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
Acts 15:17 - So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, And all the Gentiles upon whom My name has been invoked,’
1 Corinthians 3:10 - According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it,
1 Corinthians 3:11 - for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:1 - Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];
Ephesians 5:2 - and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Ephesians 5:3 - But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].
Ephesians 5:4 - Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].
Ephesians 5:5 - For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].
Ephesians 5:6 - Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin].
Ephesians 5:7 - So do not participate or even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].
Ephesians 5:8 - For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light]
Ephesians 5:9 - (for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Ephesians 5:10 - trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
Ephesians 5:11 - Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character];
Psalms 37:18 - The Lord knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will continue forever.
Psalms 1:6 - For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.
Matthew 7:23 - And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me [you are banished from My presence], you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].’
1 Peter 1:13 - So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:14 - [Live] as obedient children [of God]; do not be conformed to the evil desires which governed you in your ignorance [before you knew the requirements and transforming power of the good news regarding salvation].
1 Peter 1:15 - But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];
1 Peter 1:16 - because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:17 - If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,
1 Peter 1:19 - but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ.
Revelation 2:13 - ‘I know where you dwell, [a place] where Satan sits enthroned. Yet you are holding fast to My name, and you did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed (martyred) among you, where Satan dwells.
2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
2 Peter 3:14 - So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].
Titus 2:11 - For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,
Titus 2:13 - awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Titus 2:14 - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Ephesians 4:17 - So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
Ephesians 4:18 - for their [moral] understanding is darkened and their reasoning is clouded; [they are] alienated and self-banished from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the [willful] ignorance and spiritual blindness that is [deep-seated] within them, because of the hardness and insensitivity of their heart.
Ephesians 4:19 - And they, [the ungodly in their spiritual apathy], having become callous and unfeeling, have given themselves over [as prey] to unbridled sensuality, eagerly craving the practice of every kind of impurity [that their desires may demand].
Ephesians 4:20 - But you did not learn Christ in this way!
Ephesians 4:21 - If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him],
Ephesians 4:22 - that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,
Revelation 22:4 - they will [be privileged to] see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [but seek to please Him], by whom you were sealed and marked [branded as God’s own] for the day of redemption [the final deliverance from the consequences of sin].
Psalms 37:27 - Depart from evil and do good; And you will dwell [securely in the land] forever.
Psalms 37:28 - For the Lord delights in justice And does not abandon His saints (faithful ones); They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked will [in time] be cut off.
1 Corinthians 1:2 - To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified (set apart, made holy) in Christ Jesus, who are selected and called as saints (God’s people), together with all those who in every place call on and honor the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
Revelation 3:8 - ‘I know your deeds. See, I have set before you an open door which no one is able to shut, for you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not renounced or denied My name.
Galatians 4:9 - Now, however, since you have come to know [the true] God [through personal experience], or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to the weak and worthless elemental principles [of religions and philosophies], to which you want to be enslaved all over again?
Isaiah 28:16 - Therefore the Lord God says this, “Listen carefully, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a tested Stone, A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed. He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not be disturbed or give way [in sudden panic].
John 10:27 - The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me.
John 10:28 - And I give them eternal life, and they will never, ever [by any means] perish; and no one will ever snatch them out of My hand.
John 10:29 - My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.
John 10:30 - I and the Father are One [in essence and nature].”
Colossians 3:5 - So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].
Colossians 3:6 - Because of these [sinful] things the [divine] wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience [those who fail to listen and who routinely and obstinately disregard God’s precepts],
Colossians 3:7 - and in these [sinful things] you also once walked, when you were habitually living in them [without the knowledge of Christ].
Colossians 3:8 - But now rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene (abusive, filthy, vulgar) language from your mouth.
Luke 13:27 - but He will say to you, ‘I do not know where you are from; depart from Me, all you evildoers!’
Nahum 1:7 - The Lord is good, A strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.
Numbers 16:5 - and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, “In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to Him, and who is holy, and will bring him near to Himself; the one whom He will choose He will bring near to Himself.
1 John 3:7 - Little children (believers, dear ones), do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who practices righteousness [the one who strives to live a consistently honorable life—in private as well as in public—and to conform to God’s precepts] is righteous, just as He is righteous.
1 John 3:8 - The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God’s law from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:9 - No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again—who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him.
1 John 3:10 - By this the children of God and the children of the devil are clearly identified: anyone who does not practice righteousness [who does not seek God’s will in thought, action, and purpose] is not of God, nor is the one who does not [unselfishly] love his [believing] brother.
1 Corinthians 8:3 - But if anyone loves God [with awe-filled reverence, obedience and gratitude], he is known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved].
John 10:14 - I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]—

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Amplified Bible - Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”
新标点和合本 - 然而，　神坚固的根基立住了；上面有这印记说：“主认识谁是他的人”；又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 然而，上帝坚固的根基屹立不移；上面有这印记说：“主认得他自己的人”，又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 然而，　神坚固的根基屹立不移；上面有这印记说：“主认得他自己的人”，又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
当代译本 - 然而，上帝所立的坚实根基屹立不摇，这根基上刻着：“主认识那些属于祂的人” ，“凡承认主名的人都要离弃罪恶。”
圣经新译本 - 然而，　神坚固的根基已经立定，上面刻着这样的印：“主认识属于他的人”和“凡称呼主名的人都应当离开不义”。
中文标准译本 - 不过神坚固的根基始终确立，上面有这样的印记： “主认识那些属于自己的人” 还有 “所有称呼主名的人都要离开不义”。
现代标点和合本 - 然而，神坚固的根基立住了，上面有这印记说：“主认识谁是他的人”，又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
和合本（拼音版） - 然而，上帝坚固的根基立住了。上面有这印记说：“主认识谁是他的人。” 又说：“凡称呼主名的人总要离开不义。”
New International Version - Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
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.”
English Standard Version - But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”
New Living Translation - But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”
The Message - Meanwhile, God’s firm foundation is as firm as ever, these sentences engraved on the stones: god knows who belongs to him. steer clear of evil, all you who name god as god.
Christian Standard Bible - 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.
New American Standard Bible - Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His;” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to keep away from wickedness.”
New King James Version - Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - However, God’s solid foundation remains standing, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from evil.”
World English Bible - 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.”
新標點和合本 - 然而，神堅固的根基立住了；上面有這印記說：「主認識誰是他的人」；又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 然而，上帝堅固的根基屹立不移；上面有這印記說：「主認得他自己的人」，又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 然而，　神堅固的根基屹立不移；上面有這印記說：「主認得他自己的人」，又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
當代譯本 - 然而，上帝所立的堅實根基屹立不搖，這根基上刻著：「主認識那些屬於祂的人」，「凡承認主名的人都要離棄罪惡。」
聖經新譯本 - 然而，　神堅固的根基已經立定，上面刻著這樣的印：“主認識屬於他的人”和“凡稱呼主名的人都應當離開不義”。
呂振中譯本 - 但上帝堅固的根基已經立定，有着以下這印記說：『主認識屬他的人』；『凡稱呼主名的人應當離開不義。』
中文標準譯本 - 不過神堅固的根基始終確立，上面有這樣的印記：「主認識那些屬於自己的人」還有「所有稱呼主名的人都要離開不義」。
現代標點和合本 - 然而，神堅固的根基立住了，上面有這印記說：「主認識誰是他的人」，又說：「凡稱呼主名的人總要離開不義。」
文理和合譯本 - 然上帝鞏固之基仍立、有印誌云、主識己民、又云、凡呼主名者、宜遠不義、
文理委辦譯本 - 雖然、上帝之道、其址鞏固、有印誌云、主知厥民、又云、呼基督名者、當遠諸惡、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 然天主所築之基、仍為鞏固、有印誌云、主識屬己者、又云、呼基督基督有原文抄本作主名者、當遠不義之事、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 雖然、天主堅實之基礎、固屹然不可搖動；其基礎之上、鐫有銘曰：凡屬主者、皆主所識。誦主名者、宜遠罪孽。
Nueva Versión Internacional - A pesar de todo, el fundamento de Dios es sólido y se mantiene firme, pues está sellado con esta inscripción: «El Señor conoce a los suyos», y esta otra: «Que se aparte de la maldad todo el que invoca el nombre del Señor».
현대인의 성경 - 그러나 하나님의 터전은 굳게 서 있고 그 위에는 이런 말이 기록되어 있습니다. “주께서 자기에게 속한 사람들을 아신다.” “주의 이름을 부르는 사람은 누구든지 악에서 떠나라.”
Новый Русский Перевод - Но твердое основание, заложенное Богом, непоколебимо. На нем стоит печать с надписью: «Господь знает Своих» и: «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Господа, должен отвратиться от зла».
Восточный перевод - Но твёрдое основание, заложенное Всевышним, непоколебимо. На нём стоит печать с надписью: «Вечный знает Своих» и «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Вечного, должен отвратиться от зла».
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Но твёрдое основание, заложенное Аллахом, непоколебимо. На нём стоит печать с надписью: «Вечный знает Своих» и «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Вечного, должен отвратиться от зла».
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Но твёрдое основание, заложенное Всевышним, непоколебимо. На нём стоит печать с надписью: «Вечный знает Своих» и «Каждый, кто провозглашает имя Вечного, должен отвратиться от зла».
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Cependant, le solide fondement posé par Dieu demeure ; il porte, en guise de sceau, les inscriptions suivantes : Le Seigneur connaît ceux qui lui appartiennent et « Qu’il se détourne du mal, celui qui affirme qu’il appartient au Seigneur ».
リビングバイブル - しかし神の真理は、巨大な岩のようにしっかり立っていて、だれも揺るがすことはできません。この土台となる石には、次のようなことばが刻まれています。「主は、真に自分に属する者を知っておられる。」また、「主を告白するすべての人は、悪から遠ざかりなさい。」
Nestle Aland 28 - ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ θεοῦ ἕστηκεν, ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην· ἔγνω κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ, καί· ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα κυρίου.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὁ μέντοι στερεὸς θεμέλιος τοῦ Θεοῦ ἕστηκεν, ἔχων τὴν σφραγῖδα ταύτην: ἔγνω Κύριος τοὺς ὄντας αὐτοῦ, καί, ἀποστήτω ἀπὸ ἀδικίας πᾶς ὁ ὀνομάζων τὸ ὄνομα Κυρίου.
Nova Versão Internacional - Entretanto, o firme fundamento de Deus permanece inabalável e selado com esta inscrição: “O Senhor conhece quem lhe pertence” e “afaste-se da iniquidade todo aquele que confessa o nome do Senhor”.
Hoffnung für alle - Aber das feste Fundament, das Gott gelegt hat, können sie nicht erschüttern. Es ist mit Gottes Siegel versehen und trägt die Aufschrift: »Der Herr kennt alle, die zu ihm gehören«, und ebenso: »Wer sich zum Herrn bekennt, der darf nicht länger Unrecht tun.«
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Nhưng nền tảng Đức Chúa Trời đã đặt vẫn vững như bàn thạch. Trên nền tảng ấy ghi những lời: “Chúa Hằng Hữu biết người thuộc về Ngài” và “Người kêu cầu Danh Chúa phải tránh điều gian ác.”
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - แต่รากฐานมั่นคงของพระเจ้าตั้งอยู่อย่างไม่คลอนแคลน ประทับตราด้วยข้อความที่ว่า “พระเจ้าทรงรู้จักบรรดาผู้ที่เป็นของพระองค์” และ “ทุกคนที่เอ่ยพระนามขององค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าจงหลีกหนีจากความชั่วร้าย”
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - แต่รากฐานอันมั่นคงของพระเจ้ายังคงยืนหยัด และประทับด้วยคำจารึกไว้ว่า “พระผู้เป็นเจ้ารู้จักผู้ที่เป็นคนของพระองค์” และ “ทุกคนที่รับว่าตนเองเชื่อในพระนามของพระผู้เป็นเจ้าต้องละจากความชั่วร้าย”

Hebrews 6:18 - so that by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge would have strong encouragement and indwelling strength to hold tightly to the hope set before us.
Hebrews 6:19 - This hope [this confident assurance] we have as an anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot break down under whatever pressure bears upon it]—a safe and steadfast hope that enters within the veil [of the heavenly temple, that most Holy Place in which the very presence of God dwells],
Acts 11:26 - and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. For an entire year they met [with others] in the church and instructed large numbers; and it was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
2 Peter 1:4 - For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 1:5 - For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
2 Peter 1:6 - and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,
2 Peter 1:7 - and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].
2 Peter 1:8 - For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:9 - For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.
2 Peter 1:10 - Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
Isaiah 63:19 - We have become like those over whom You have never ruled, Like those who were not called by Your name.
Revelation 21:14 - And the wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb (Christ).
Revelation 17:8 - “The beast that you saw was [once], but [now] is not, and he is about to come up out of the abyss (the bottomless pit, the dwelling place of demons) and go to destruction (perdition). And the inhabitants of 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, because he was and is not and is yet to come [to earth].
Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations [help the people to learn of Me, believe in Me, and obey My words], baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Isaiah 65:15 - And you will leave your name behind to My chosen ones [who will use it] as a curse, And the Lord God will put you to death, But He will call His servants by another name [a much greater name, just as the name Israel was greater than the name Jacob].
Luke 6:48 - he is like a [far-sighted, practical, and sensible] man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and yet could not shake it, because it had been securely built and founded on the rock.
Zechariah 3:9 - For behold, the stone which I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes (symbolizing infinite intelligence, omniscience). Behold, I will engrave an inscription on it,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘and I will remove the wickedness and guilt of this land in a single day.
Isaiah 14:32 - Then what answer will one give the messengers of the [Philistine] nation? That the Lord has founded Zion, And the afflicted of His people will seek and find refuge in it.”
Haggai 2:23 - On that day,’ declares the Lord of hosts, ‘I will take you, Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, My servant,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you [through the Messiah, your descendant] like a signet ring, for I have chosen you [as the one with whom to renew My covenant to David’s line],’ ” declares the Lord of hosts.
Romans 11:2 - God has not rejected His [chosen] people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel?
Psalms 112:6 - He will never be shaken; The righteous will be remembered forever.
Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us?
Romans 8:32 - He who did not spare [even] His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?
Romans 8:33 - Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself].
Romans 8:34 - Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us.
Romans 8:35 - Who shall ever separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
Hebrews 11:10 - For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has foundations, [an eternal, heavenly city] whose architect and builder is God.
Romans 15:9 - and for the Gentiles to glorify God for His mercy [to them, since God had no covenant with them]. As it is written and forever remains written, “Therefore I praise You among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.”
Ephesians 2:20 - having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the [chief] Cornerstone,
John 13:18 - I am not speaking of all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but [this has happened] in order that the Scripture may be fulfilled: ‘He who eats My bread has raised up his heel against Me [as My enemy].’
Acts 9:14 - and here [in Damascus] he has authority from the high priests to put in chains all who call on Your name [confessing You as Savior].”
Romans 8:28 - And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
1 Timothy 6:19 - In this way storing up for themselves the enduring riches of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Job 28:28 - But to man He said, ‘Behold, the reverential and worshipful fear of the Lord—that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Psalms 97:10 - You who love the Lord, hate evil; He protects the souls of His godly ones (believers), He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.
Matthew 7:25 - And the rain fell, and the floods and torrents came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock.
Psalms 125:1 - Those who trust in and rely on the Lord [with confident expectation] Are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever.
Psalms 125:2 - As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the Lord surrounds His people From this time forth and forever.
Romans 9:11 - and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
Proverbs 10:25 - When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Numbers 6:27 - So Aaron and his sons shall put My name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”
Zechariah 4:7 - ‘What are you, O great mountain [of obstacles]? Before Zerubbabel [who will rebuild the temple] you will become a plain (insignificant)! And he will bring out the capstone [of the new temple] with loud shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ ”
Zechariah 4:8 - Also the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Zechariah 4:9 - “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know (recognize, understand fully) that the Lord of hosts has sent me [as His messenger] to you.
Mark 13:22 - for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will provide signs and wonders in order to deceive, if [such a thing were] possible, even the elect [those God has chosen for Himself].
Romans 12:9 - Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Matthew 24:24 - For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will provide great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect (God’s chosen ones).
Romans 15:20 - Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;
1 John 2:19 - They went out from us [seeming at first to be Christians], but they were not really of us [because they were not truly born again and spiritually transformed]; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out [teaching false doctrine], so that it would be clearly shown that none of them are of us.
Ephesians 3:15 - from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name [God—the first and ultimate Father].
Psalms 34:14 - Turn away from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.
Acts 15:17 - So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, And all the Gentiles upon whom My name has been invoked,’
1 Corinthians 3:10 - According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it,
1 Corinthians 3:11 - for no one can lay a foundation other than the one which is [already] laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 5:1 - Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father];
Ephesians 5:2 - and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Ephesians 5:3 - But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].
Ephesians 5:4 - Let there be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse [obscene or vulgar] joking, because such things are not appropriate [for believers]; but instead speak of your thankfulness [to God].
Ephesians 5:5 - For be sure of this: no immoral, impure, or greedy person—for that one is [in effect] an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God [for such a person places a higher value on something other than God].
Ephesians 5:6 - Let no one deceive you with empty arguments [that encourage you to sin], for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience [those who habitually sin].
Ephesians 5:7 - So do not participate or even associate with them [in the rebelliousness of sin].
Ephesians 5:8 - For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light]
Ephesians 5:9 - (for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth),
Ephesians 5:10 - trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
Ephesians 5:11 - Do not participate in the worthless and unproductive deeds of darkness, but instead expose them [by exemplifying personal integrity, moral courage, and godly character];
Psalms 37:18 - The Lord knows the days of the blameless, And their inheritance will continue forever.
Psalms 1:6 - For the Lord knows and fully approves the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 3:7 - Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord [with reverent awe and obedience] and turn [entirely] away from evil.
Matthew 7:23 - And then I will declare to them publicly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me [you are banished from My presence], you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].’
1 Peter 1:13 - So prepare your minds for action, be completely sober [in spirit—steadfast, self-disciplined, spiritually and morally alert], fix your hope completely on the grace [of God] that is coming to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.
1 Peter 1:14 - [Live] as obedient children [of God]; do not be conformed to the evil desires which governed you in your ignorance [before you knew the requirements and transforming power of the good news regarding salvation].
1 Peter 1:15 - But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your conduct [be set apart from the world by your godly character and moral courage];
1 Peter 1:16 - because it is written, “You shall be holy (set apart), for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:17 - If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] way of life inherited [by tradition] from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold,
1 Peter 1:19 - but [you were actually purchased] with precious blood, like that of a [sacrificial] lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ.
Revelation 2:13 - ‘I know where you dwell, [a place] where Satan sits enthroned. Yet you are holding fast to My name, and you did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed (martyred) among you, where Satan dwells.
2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
2 Peter 3:14 - So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].
Titus 2:11 - For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,
Titus 2:13 - awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Titus 2:14 - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Ephesians 4:17 - So this I say, and solemnly affirm together with the Lord [as in His presence], that you must no longer live as the [unbelieving] Gentiles live, in the futility of their minds [and in the foolishness and emptiness of their souls],
Ephesians 4:18 - for their [moral] understanding is darkened and their reasoning is clouded; [they are] alienated and self-banished from the life of God [with no share in it; this is] because of the [willful] ignorance and spiritual blindness that is [deep-seated] within them, because of the hardness and insensitivity of their heart.
Ephesians 4:19 - And they, [the ungodly in their spiritual apathy], having become callous and unfeeling, have given themselves over [as prey] to unbridled sensuality, eagerly craving the practice of every kind of impurity [that their desires may demand].
Ephesians 4:20 - But you did not learn Christ in this way!
Ephesians 4:21 - If in fact you have [really] heard Him and have been taught by Him, just as truth is in Jesus [revealed in His life and personified in Him],
Ephesians 4:22 - that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,
Revelation 22:4 - they will [be privileged to] see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
Ephesians 4:30 - And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God [but seek to please Him], by whom you were sealed and marked [branded as God’s own] for the day of redemption [the final deliverance from the consequences of sin].
Psalms 37:27 - Depart from evil and do good; And you will dwell [securely in the land] forever.
Psalms 37:28 - For the Lord delights in justice And does not abandon His saints (faithful ones); They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked will [in time] be cut off.
1 Corinthians 1:2 - To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified (set apart, made holy) in Christ Jesus, who are selected and called as saints (God’s people), together with all those who in every place call on and honor the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
Revelation 3:8 - ‘I know your deeds. See, I have set before you an open door which no one is able to shut, for you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not renounced or denied My name.
Galatians 4:9 - Now, however, since you have come to know [the true] God [through personal experience], or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are turning back again to the weak and worthless elemental principles [of religions and philosophies], to which you want to be enslaved all over again?
Isaiah 28:16 - Therefore the Lord God says this, “Listen carefully, I am laying in Zion a Stone, a tested Stone, A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed. He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not be disturbed or give way [in sudden panic].
John 10:27 - The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me.
John 10:28 - And I give them eternal life, and they will never, ever [by any means] perish; and no one will ever snatch them out of My hand.
John 10:29 - My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater and mightier than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.
John 10:30 - I and the Father are One [in essence and nature].”
Colossians 3:5 - So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].
Colossians 3:6 - Because of these [sinful] things the [divine] wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience [those who fail to listen and who routinely and obstinately disregard God’s precepts],
Colossians 3:7 - and in these [sinful things] you also once walked, when you were habitually living in them [without the knowledge of Christ].
Colossians 3:8 - But now rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene (abusive, filthy, vulgar) language from your mouth.
Luke 13:27 - but He will say to you, ‘I do not know where you are from; depart from Me, all you evildoers!’
Nahum 1:7 - The Lord is good, A strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.
Numbers 16:5 - and he spoke to Korah and all his company, saying, “In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to Him, and who is holy, and will bring him near to Himself; the one whom He will choose He will bring near to Himself.
1 John 3:7 - Little children (believers, dear ones), do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who practices righteousness [the one who strives to live a consistently honorable life—in private as well as in public—and to conform to God’s precepts] is righteous, just as He is righteous.
1 John 3:8 - The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God’s law from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:9 - No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God’s seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again—who is reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him.
1 John 3:10 - By this the children of God and the children of the devil are clearly identified: anyone who does not practice righteousness [who does not seek God’s will in thought, action, and purpose] is not of God, nor is the one who does not [unselfishly] love his [believing] brother.
1 Corinthians 8:3 - But if anyone loves God [with awe-filled reverence, obedience and gratitude], he is known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved].
John 10:14 - I am the Good Shepherd, and I know [without any doubt those who are] My own and My own know Me [and have a deep, personal relationship with Me]—