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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1.htm">New International Version</a> Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Keep the good deposit entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit, the One dwelling in us. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Protect, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Guard [with greatest care] and keep unchanged, the treasure [that precious truth] which has been entrusted to you [that is, the good news about salvation through personal faith in Christ Jesus], through [the help of] the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Guard, through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, that good thing entrusted to you. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives within us. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the Good News that has been entrusted to you. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Through the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us, keep the good things that have been entrusted to you. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you. <a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That good thing which was committed to thee keep by the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That precious treasure which is in your charge, guard through the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts. <a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> guard the good thing committed through the Holy Spirit that is dwelling in us; <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Keep the good deposit entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit, the One dwelling in us. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the good thing committed guard thou through the Holy Spirit that is dwelling in us; <a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Watch the good deposit by the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Keep the good thing committed to thy trust by the Holy Ghost, who dwelleth in us. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Guard the good entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit, who lives within us. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Guard this rich trust with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> That good thing which was committed to you keep by the help of the Holy Spirit which dwells in us. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Keep the good trust by The Spirit of Holiness, who dwells within is,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> That good thing which was intrusted to you, keep by the Holy Spirit that dwells in us.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> stand guard over the beautiful deposit through the Holy Ghost who dwells in us. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that valuable depositum do you preserve by the holy spirit, which resides in us. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> That precious treasure which is in your charge, guard through the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The good deposit guard through the Holy Spirit Who dwelleth in us. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The good thing committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=137" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Hold to Sound Teaching</a> 13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14<a href="/greek/5442.htm" title="5442: phylaxon (V-AMA-2S) -- Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.">Guard</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalēn (Adj-AFS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">treasure</a> <a href="/greek/3866.htm" title="3866: parathēkēn (N-AFS) -- A deposit, anything committed to one's charge or trust. From paratithemi; a deposit, i.e. trust.">entrusted to you,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">with the help of</a> <a href="/greek/40.htm" title="40: Hagiou (Adj-GNS) -- Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.">the Holy</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneumatos (N-GNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1774.htm" title="1774: enoikountos (V-PPA-GNS) -- To dwell in, be settled (stationary) in; met: To be indwelling. From en and oikeo; to inhabit.">dwells</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us.</a> 15You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a> But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a> Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9-11</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. / But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. / And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you. <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13-14</a> And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">1 John 2:27</a> And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught. <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20</a> O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” <a href="/2_corinthians/1-21.htm">2 Corinthians 1:21-22</a> Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come. <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-18</a> So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. / But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a> being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Colossians 1:25-27</a> I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, / the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Jude 1:20-21</a> But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, / keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>That good thing which was committed to you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us.good.<a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.<a href="/luke/16-11.htm">Luke 16:11</a> If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?<a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Romans 3:2</a> Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.by the.<a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Romans 8:13</a> For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.<a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a> And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:19</a> Quench not the Spirit.which dwelleth.<a href="/john/14-17.htm">John 14:17</a> Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.<a href="/romans/8-11.htm">Romans 8:11</a> But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a> Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Deposit</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-4.htm">Home</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-15.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-5.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/exodus/16-33.htm">Deposit</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">Entrusted</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-15.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/philemon/1-7.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-21.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Home</a> <a href="/james/5-7.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/james/5-3.htm">Treasure</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 1</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.</a> 6. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;</a> 8. <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">to be steadfast and patient in persecution;</a> 13. <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.</a> 15. <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "treasure" refers to the sound doctrine and teachings of Jesus Christ, which are of immense value. In the cultural context of the time, a treasure would be something of great worth, often hidden or protected. The idea of guarding suggests vigilance and care, akin to a soldier protecting a valuable asset. This aligns with Paul's earlier exhortations to Timothy to hold fast to sound teaching (<a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20</a>). The concept of stewardship is also present, as Timothy is entrusted with something precious that must be preserved for future generations.with the help of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is presented as an active participant in the believer's life, providing the necessary strength and guidance to fulfill God's commands. This reflects the New Testament teaching that the Holy Spirit empowers believers (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>) and is a source of wisdom and understanding (<a href="/john/14-26.htm">John 14:26</a>). The Holy Spirit's role is crucial, as human effort alone is insufficient to guard the gospel effectively. This phrase underscores the divine assistance available to Timothy, ensuring that he is not alone in his task.who dwells in us The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is a key doctrine in Christian theology, signifying God's presence within believers. This indwelling is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/ezekiel/36-27.htm">Ezekiel 36:27</a>, where God promises to put His Spirit within His people. The communal aspect of "in us" highlights the shared experience of all believers, not just Timothy, in having the Holy Spirit reside within them. This presence is a source of comfort, assurance, and power, enabling Christians to live out their faith and fulfill their divine calling. The indwelling Spirit is also a seal of the believer's salvation and a guarantee of their inheritance (<a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13-14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> - The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and encouragement. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> - A young pastor and protégé of Paul, entrusted with the leadership of the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/h/holy_spirit.htm">Holy Spirit</a> - The third person of the Trinity, who empowers and guides believers. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> - The city where Timothy was serving, known for its challenges to Christian doctrine and practice. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> - The body of believers to whom Timothy was ministering, facing external pressures and internal challenges.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_treasure.htm">Guarding the Treasure</a> The "treasure" refers to the gospel and sound doctrine. Believers are called to protect and preserve the truth of God's Word against false teachings and cultural pressures. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit empowers believers to fulfill their calling. Relying on His guidance and strength is essential for effective ministry and personal spiritual growth. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> Like Timothy, Christians are entrusted with the responsibility to steward the gifts and truths God has given them. This involves active engagement in teaching, defending, and living out the gospel. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> The church community plays a vital role in supporting and holding each other accountable in guarding the faith. Engaging in fellowship and discipleship strengthens our ability to stand firm. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Despite challenges, believers are encouraged to persevere in their ministry roles, trusting in God's provision and the Holy Spirit's empowerment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1</a> <a href="/q/why_are_synoptic_gospels_similar.htm">Why do the Synoptic Gospels have similar content?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'bondservant_of_christ'_mean.htm">What is the Communion of the Holy Spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_church's_mission_today.htm">What is the Church's mission in the world today?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_hymenaeus_and_alexander.htm">Who were Hymenaeus and Alexander in biblical context?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) That good thing which was committed unto thee.--"The good thing committed unto thee," or the deposit, differs from the "deposit" of <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm" title="For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.">2Timothy 1:12</a>, inasmuch as the "deposit" of <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm" title="For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.">2Timothy 1:12</a> was something committed by St. Paul to God; while, on the other hand, in <a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm" title="That good thing which was committed to you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us.">2Timothy 1:14</a> a trust committed by God to Timothy is spoken of. But the Apostle, remembering the solemn meaning of the word in the first instance, uses it with especial emphasis on this second occasion. Yes, he seems to say, God will keep the most precious deposit you or I shall intrust to Him--our soul--safe against that day; do thou, in thy turn, keep safe, unharmed, the deposit He, through me, has intrusted to thee. In what God's deposit with men like Timothy and St. Paul consisted has been discussed in the Note to <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm" title="O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:">1Timothy 6:20</a>. "The treasure of the Catholic faith"--that was to be kept unchanged, unalloyed. The epithet "good," which is here applied to this most sacred trust, we find joined to "the doctrine" ("the good doctrine," <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm" title="If you put the brothers in remembrance of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto you have attained.">1Timothy 4:6</a>), and to "the fight" ("the good fight," <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm" title="Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.">1Timothy 6:12</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - Guard for keep, A.V.; through for by, A.V. That good thing (τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην, R.T., for παρακαταθήκην); see <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">1 Timothy 6:20</a>, and note. This naturally follows the preceding verse. Faithfulness in maintaining the faith was closely connected with the maintenance of sound words. <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Guard φύλαξον (phylaxon) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5442.htm">Strong's 5442: </a> Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. good καλὴν (kalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. treasure entrusted [to you], παραθήκην (parathēkēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3866.htm">Strong's 3866: </a> A deposit, anything committed to one's charge or trust. From paratithemi; a deposit, i.e. trust. with the help of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [the] Holy Ἁγίου (Hagiou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_40.htm">Strong's 40: </a> Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. Spirit Πνεύματος (Pneumatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. dwells ἐνοικοῦντος (enoikountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1774.htm">Strong's 1774: </a> To dwell in, be settled (stationary) in; met: To be indwelling. From en and oikeo; to inhabit. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. us. ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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