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." - 2 Timothy 2:19 (ESV)
Paul gives a moment of clarity following a tempest of direction and personal experience. This starts out with a firm foundation, most likely the foundation of truth, which the others have swerved from (v 18). Written upon this unmoving rock are two complementary parts.
The first part is God's comprehensive knowledge of His chosen. God is not confused or deceived about which people are His, even if such things become difficult for us. Secondly, those that are truly followers of Christ should desire to depart from iniquity. Our relationship to the Holy God compels us towards personal holiness.
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