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1 Timothy 6

1 Timothy 6:20

Guard the Faith · 1 Timothy 6:20–21
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Translations

Modern
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
Traditional
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
Literal
O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted, avoiding profane, empty utterances, and opposing arguments of that which is falsely named “knowledge,”
Latin
O Timothee, depositum custodi, devitans profanas vocum novitates, et oppositiones falsi nominis scientiæ,

Original

Greek
English
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

Notes

1 Timothy 6:20

what has been entrusted to you (literally the deposit): The good news about Jesus is a deposit given to the church and its leaders to keep safe (1:15; 2:5–6; 3:16). It includes an entire way of life (2 Timothy 1:13–14; 3:10–11). It strengthens and cleanses the church when confronted with false teachings in challenging times (2 Timothy 3:1). The deposit is part of the church's tradition (see 2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25; 15:1–8; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; 3:6). It needs creative and true interpretation to address changing situations and problems (see 2 Timothy 1:12–14).

1 Timothy 6:20–21

This short but pointed message emphasizes how important Timothy's task is in Ephesus (see 1:18–20; 2 Timothy 1:13–14).

1 Timothy 6:2–21

The final major part of the letter focuses on Timothy's need to challenge the false teachers. This section mirrors the structure of 1:3–20.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Early Christian Heresies

People

Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Glossary

Backsliding Church Meetings Futility Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Doctrines: False False Doctrines: should be Avoided by Ministers Gnosticism Homeschooling Philosophy: Rabbinical Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Responsibility: According to Privilege Science: So-Called, False Seminary Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Vanity: Foolish Questions Are Wisdom: Worldly