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2 Timothy 1:14 KJV
2 Timothy · chapter 1 · verse 14
That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.2 Timothy 1:14 · King James Version
2 Timothy 1:14 in context
12For 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 unto him against that day.
13Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
15This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
16The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
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Key words (Strong's)
- dwellethenoikeōto dwell in, metaph. to dwell in one and influence himG1774 →
- Ghostpneumathe third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father…G4151 →
- keepphylassōto guard, to watch, keep watch, to guard or watch, have an eye upon lest he escape, to…G5442 →
- Holyhagiosmost holy thing, a saintG40 →
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Here is an exhortation and excitation of Timothy to his duty (Ti2 1:6): I put thee in remembrance. The best men need remembrancers; what we know we should be reminded of. Pe2 3:1, I write this, to stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance. I. He exhorts him to stir up the gift of God that was in him.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-14