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2 Timothy 1

2 Timothy 1:14

Holding to Sound Teaching · 2 Timothy 1:13–18
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Translations

Modern
Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
Traditional
That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
Literal
Guard the good deposit entrusted by the Holy Spirit, the One dwelling in us.
Latin
Bonum depositum custodi per Spiritum Sanctum, qui habitat in nobis.

Original

Greek
English
Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Notes

2 Timothy 1:14

Timothy must protect the important truth (literally guard the good deposit; see study notes on 1:12; 3:11). He is to do this by accurately proclaiming it and preventing false teachers from distorting it (see study note on 2:2; see also 1 Timothy 6:20).

2 Timothy 1:5–14

  • Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination.

  • The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Glossary

Timothy, Second Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Steadfastness: Ministers: Exhorted To The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: Saints Enjoy