(A)In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And (B)by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil.

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30 Blows that hurt cleanse away evil,
As do stripes the [a]inner depths of the heart.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 20:30 Lit. rooms of the belly

19 Nevertheless (A)the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord (B)knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of [a]Christ depart from iniquity.”

20 But in a great house there are not only (C)vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, [b]sanctified and useful for the Master, (D)prepared for every good work. 22 (E)Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 2:19 NU, M the Lord
  2. 2 Timothy 2:21 set apart

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