Verse 19

Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are His,' and, 'Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Likevel står Guds grunnfast sikkert, med dette segl: Herren kjenner dem som er hans. Og: La enhver som påkaller navnet Kristus, avstå fra urett.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Men Guds faste grunnvoll står, med dette som sikkerhet: «Herren kjenner dem som er hans», og «La enhver som påkaller Kristi navn, avstå fra urettferdighet.»

• Norsk King James

  Likevel står Guds grunnvoll fast, med dette seglet: Herren kjenner dem som er hans. Og: La enhver som nevner Kristi navn, vende seg bort fra urett.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men Guds faste grunnvoll står fast og har dette segl: "Herren kjenner sine," og "la hver den som nevner Kristi navn, avstå fra urettferdighet."

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Dog står Guds faste grunnvoll, som har dette segl: Herren kjenner dem som er hans, og enhver som nevner Herrens navn, skal avstå fra urett.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Men Guds faste grunnmur står fast, med denne segl: 'Herren kjenner sine', og: 'La enhver som påkaller Herrens navn, holde seg borte fra urettferdighet.'

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Likevel står Guds faste grunnvoll med denne innskripsjonen: Herren kjenner sine, og: La enhver som nevner Herrens navn, vende seg bort fra ondskap.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Ikke desto mindre står Guds grunnvoll fast med dette seglet: Herren kjenner dem som tilhører ham. La enhver som bærer Kristi navn, vende seg bort fra urett.

• gpt4.5-preview

  Likevel står Guds grunnvoll fast, og har dette seglet: «Herren kjenner dem som er hans.» Og: «Enhver som nevner Kristi navn, skal vende seg bort fra urettferdighet.»

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Likevel står Guds grunnvoll fast, og har dette seglet: «Herren kjenner dem som er hans.» Og: «Enhver som nevner Kristi navn, skal vende seg bort fra urettferdighet.»

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Men Guds faste grunnvoll står, med dette seglet: "Herren kjenner sine," og "La hver den som nevner Herrens navn, vende seg bort fra urettferdighet."

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Men Guds faste grunnvoll står fast og har dette segl: Herren kjenner sine, og, enhver som bekjenner Herrens navn må forlate urettferdighet.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men Guds faste Grundvold staaer og haver dette Segl: Herren kjender Sine, og: Hver den, som nævner Christi Navn, afstaae fra Uretfærdighed!

• King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Likevel står Guds grunnvoll fast, og har dette segl: «Herren kjenner dem som er hans», og «Enhver som nevner Kristi navn må vende seg bort fra urettferdighet.»

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  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."

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  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.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Men Guds faste grunnvoll står, med dette segl: "Herren kjenner dem som er hans," og: "Hver den som bekjenner Herrens navn, skal vende seg bort fra urett."

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Likevel står Guds faste grunnvold, med denne innskriften: 'Herren kjenner dem som er hans,' og 'Enhver som nevner Herrens navn, må vende seg bort fra urettferdighet.'

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Likevel står Guds faste grunnvoll, med dette segl: Herren kjenner sine, og: La alle som nevner Herrens navn holde seg borte fra urett.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Men Guds faste fundament står urokkelig, med denne inskripsjonen: Herren kjenner sine, og la enhver som nevner Herrens navn, holde seg borte fra urett.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  But the sure grounde of god remayneth and hath this seale: the LORde knoweth them that are his and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ departe from iniquite.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But ye sure grounde of God stondeth fast, and hath this seale: The LORDE knoweth them that are his, and let euery ma that calleth vpon the name of Christ, departe from iniquyte.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But the foundation of God remaineth sure, and hath this seale, The Lord knoweth who are his: and, Let euery one that calleth on the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But the strong foundation of God standeth styl, hauyng this seale: The Lorde knoweth the that are his: And, let euery one that nameth the name of Christe, depart from iniquitie.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ 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.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  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{TR reads "Christ" instead of "the Lord"} depart from unrighteousness."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  sure, nevertheless, hath the foundation of God stood, having this seal, `The Lord hath known those who are His,' and `Let him depart from unrighteousness -- every one who is naming the name of Christ.'

• 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.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But God's strong base is unchanging, having this sign, The Lord has knowledge of those who are his: and, Let everyone by whom the name of the Lord is named be turned away from evil.

• World English Bible (2000)

  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."

• NET Bible® (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.”

Referenced Verses

• John 10:14 : 14 I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me.
• 1 Cor 8:3 : 3 But if anyone loves God, they are known by Him.
• 1 John 3:7-9 : 7 Little children, let no one lead you astray. The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. 8 The one who practices sin is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this reason: to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God practices sin, for His seed abides in them; they cannot keep on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10 By this the children of God and the children of the devil are distinguished: Anyone who does not practice righteousness and does not love their brother or sister is not of God.
• Num 16:5 : 5 Then he spoke to Korah and all his followers, saying, "In the morning the Lord will show who belongs to Him, who is holy, and whom He permits to approach Him. The one He chooses, He will bring near to Himself.
• John 10:27-30 : 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.
• Isa 28:16 : 16 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: 'Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation. The one who believes will not panic.'
• Nah 1:7 : 7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He knows those who take refuge in him.
• Luke 13:27 : 27 'But he will reply, 'I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!'
• 1 Cor 1:2 : 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy, together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:
• Rev 3:8 : 8 I know your works. Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut, because you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
• Rev 22:4 : 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
• Rev 2:13 : 13 I know where you live—where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast 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 dwells.
• Col 3:5-8 : 5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things, the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. 7 You also once walked in these ways, when you were living in them. 8 But now you must put away all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.
• Titus 2:11-14 : 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 while we await the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify a people for His own possession, who are eager to do good works.
• 1 Pet 1:13-19 : 13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober-minded, and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as the One who called you is holy, so also be holy in all your conduct. 16 For it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy." 17 If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here. 18 For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life, inherited from your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or defect.
• Eph 4:17-22 : 17 Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. 19 They have become callous and have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness. 20 But that is not the way you learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard him and were taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus. 22 You were taught to put off your former way of life, the old self, which is corrupted by deceitful desires,
• Rom 12:9 : 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
• 2 Cor 7:1 : 1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, completing holiness in the fear of God.
• Gal 4:9 : 9 But now, having come to know God—or rather, having been known by God—how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles, whose slaves you want to be once more?
• Eph 4:30 : 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
• Eph 5:1-9 : 1 Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us, a sacrificial offering to God, a pleasing aroma. 3 But sexual immorality, all impurity, or greed must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints. 4 Nor should there be filthiness, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are not fitting, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For you know this with certainty, that no sexually immoral, impure, or greedy person—who is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore, do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.) 10 Prove what is well-pleasing to the Lord. 11 Do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
• 2 Pet 3:14 : 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these things, make every effort to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless.
• Rom 9:11 : 11 Yet, before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad—in order that God’s purpose in election might stand,
• Rom 11:2 : 2 God has not rejected His people, whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says in the story of Elijah, how he pleaded with God against Israel?
• Num 6:27 : 27 So they shall put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.
• Isa 63:19 : 19 We are yours from of old, but you have not ruled over them; they have not been called by your name. Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you!
• Isa 65:15 : 15 You will leave behind your name as a curse for my chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will put you to death; but to his servants, he will give another name.
• John 13:18 : 18 I am not speaking about all of you. I know those I have chosen. But this is so that the Scripture may be fulfilled: 'The one who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.'
• Acts 9:14 : 14 And here he has authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on Your name.
• Acts 11:26 : 26 When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year, they met with the church and taught a large number of people. It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians.
• Acts 15:17 : 17 so that the rest of humanity may seek the Lord, including all the Gentiles who are called by My name, says the Lord, who does these things'
• Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.
• Rom 8:31-35 : 31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
• Job 28:28 : 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
• Ps 1:6 : 6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
• Ps 34:14 : 14 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.
• Ps 37:18 : 18 The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their inheritance will last forever.
• Ps 37:27-28 : 27 Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will dwell forever. 28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His faithful ones. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.
• Ps 97:10 : 10 O you who love the Lord, hate evil! He preserves the lives of His faithful ones; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
• Ps 112:6 : 6 Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous will be remembered forever.
• Ps 125:1-2 : 1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but remains forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, from this time forth and forevermore.
• Prov 3:7 : 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
• Prov 10:25 : 25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous have an everlasting foundation.
• Isa 14:32 : 32 What answer will be given to the messengers of the nation? 'The LORD has established Zion, and in her, the afflicted of His people will find refuge.'
• Zech 3:9 : 9 See, the stone I have set before Joshua! There are seven eyes on that stone, and I will engrave an inscription on it,' declares the LORD Almighty, 'and I will remove the sin of this land in a single day.'
• Zech 4:7-9 : 7 Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you will become a plain. He will bring out the capstone with shouts of 'Grace, grace to it!' 8 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 9 The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.
• Matt 7:23 : 23 Then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'
• Matt 7:25 : 25 The rain came down, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.
• Matt 24:24 : 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
• Matt 28:19 : 19 'Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,'
• Mark 13:22 : 22 For false messiahs and false prophets will rise and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
• Luke 6:48 : 48 They are like a person building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.
• 1 John 2:19 : 19 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. But their going out showed that none of them belonged to us.
• Eph 3:15 : 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.
• Rev 17:8 : 8 The beast you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend from the abyss and go to destruction. Those who dwell on the earth, whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will marvel when they see the beast, because it was, is not, and yet is.
• Rev 21:14 : 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
• 1 Tim 6:19 : 19 Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.
• 2 Pet 1:4-9 : 4 Through these, He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; to virtue, knowledge; 6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 7 to godliness, brotherly love; and to brotherly love, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But whoever lacks these qualities is blind and short-sighted, forgetful of the cleansing of their former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble.
• Heb 6:18-19 : 18 So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,
• Heb 11:10 : 10 For he was waiting for the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God.
• Rom 15:9 : 9 And so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: 'Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing praises to Your name.'
• Rom 15:20 : 20 It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
• 1 Cor 3:10-11 : 10 According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
• Eph 2:20 : 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.
• Hag 2:23 : 23 On that day—this is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts—I will take you, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, my servant—this is the declaration of the LORD—and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you. This is the declaration of the LORD of Hosts.