2 Timothy 2:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Here we see what we may comfort ourselves with, in reference to this, and the little errors and heresies that both infect and infest the church, and do mischief. I. It may be a great comfort to us that the unbelief of men cannot make the promise of God of no effect. Though the faith of some particular persons be overthrown, yet the foundation of God standeth sure (2 Tim. 2:19); it is not possible that they should deceive the elect. Or it may be meant of the truth itself, which they impugn. All... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

2:19 But the firm foundation of God stands fast with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness." In English we use foundation in a double sense. We use it to mean the basis on which a building is erected; and also in the sense of an association, a college, a city which has been founded by someone. For instance, we talk about the foundation of a house; and we also say that King's College,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

Nevertheless, the foundation of God standeth sure ,.... That faith, which is the faith of God's elect, is of the operation of God, and is the gift of his grace, and of which Christ is the author and finisher, is firm and immovable as a foundation; it is solid and substantial; it is the substance of things hoped for; and it is permanent and abiding; it stands sure, being supported by the power of God, and prevalent mediation of Jesus Christ; and so cannot be overthrown by false teachers, when... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

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 2 Timothy 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 ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

Verse 19 19Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth firm. We know too well, by experience, how much scandal is produced by the apostasy of those who at one time professed the same faith with ourselves. This is especially the case with those who were extensively known, and who had a more brilliant reputation than others; for, if any of the common people apostatize, we are not so deeply affected by it. But they who in the ordinary opinion of men held a distinguished rank, having been formerly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Conduct in view of heresy appearing in the Church. I. METHOD OF THE HERETICS . "Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear." The method of the heretics called for solemn warning from Timothy. Its essential character was word fighting. It dealt with the form, and not with the reality; and so it came to be controversial. The word is not unimportant, but it has... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15-26

The skilful workman. Besides the concentration of purpose, and the willingness to endure, which are necessary to the faithful minister of Christ, two other qualifications are no less needed. The one is skill in his work; the other is gentleness and patience in dealing with those that oppose themselves. By skill in his work we mean both the knowing what to avoid and shun, and the effective handling of the Word of truth. The minister of Christ who wastes his time, and spends his strength in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

Howbeit for nevertheless, A.V.; firm foundation of God standeth for foundation of God standeth sure, A.V.; this for the, A.V.; the Lord for Christ, A.V. and T.R.; unrighteousness for iniquity, A.V. The firm foundation of God standeth; i.e., though the faith of some is thrown down like a wall built with untempered mortar, the foundation which God has laid fast and firm stands unmoved and unmovable. This is equally true of individual souls (the at στερεαὶ ψυχαί of Chrysostom), and of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

The comfort amidst abounding apostasy. Though some turn away from the truth, God's Church stands firm in its grand integrity. I. THE CHURCH OF GOD IN ITS EVER - DURING STABILITY . "Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth." 1 . The Church is very properly called a foundation, because it is placed in the world as the platform on which the whole future household of faith is to rest ( Ephesians 2:20 ). Christ is the Cornerstone of the foundation. 2 . It... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

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 Ephesians 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... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:14-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 2:19

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