2 Timothy 2:19

But the solid foundation. "Even though the faith of some is upset, God's solid foundation cannot be shaken!" The church (messianic community) has an absolute wholeness unaffected by some who go AWOL from it!!! Compare Romans 9:8; Romans 11:26. The Lord know those who are his. This gives every true Christian confidence!!! MacKnight identifies the solid foundation as the apostles themselves (Ephesians 2:20) and thinks these words are quoted from Numbers 16:5 Septuagint (the Hebrew has: "the Lord will show those who are his"). Must turn away from wrongdoing. This shows who are His! Those who belong, to the Lord must turn away from the false teachers. Compare Revelation 18:4 and note.