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2 Timothy 1:14

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Timothy 1:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That good thing which was committed unto [thee] guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That good thing which was committed unto [thee] guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.
2 Timothy 1:14 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Timothy 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
12For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
13Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14That good thing which was committed unto [thee] guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.
15This thou knowest, that all that are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
16The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;
17but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That good thing which was committed to thee, etc.] By which he means either his ministerial work and office, which is a good work, the dispensation of which was committed to him, and which it became him so to observe, as that the ministry might not be blamed; or else the good and excellent gifts of the Spirit, which qualified him for the discharge of that work, and which were not to be neglected, but to be stirred up, exercised, and improved, lest they should be lost, or took away; or rather the Gospel, which was committed to his trust, to preach: and this may be called a good thing, from the author of it, who is good, whence it is named the Gospel of God, and the Gospel of Christ; and from…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Translate as Greek, "That goodly deposit keep through the Holy Ghost," namely, "the sound words which I have committed to thee" (Ti2 1:13; Ti2 2:2). in us--in all believers, not merely in you and me. The indwelling Spirit enables us to keep from the robbers of the soul the deposit of His word committed to us by God.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That good thing which was committed unto thee; - see the notes at 1 Timothy 6:20. The reference here in the phrase, “that good thing committed to thee,” is to the sound Christian doctrine with which he had been intrusted, and which he was required to transmit to others. Keep by the Holy Ghost - By the aid of the Holy Spirit. One of the best methods of preserving the knowledge and the love of truth is to cherish the influences of the Holy Spirit. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The good thing - This wholesome doctrine. 2 Timothy 1:15”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:14 Timothy must guard the precious truth (literally guard the good deposit; see study notes on 1:12; 3:11) by faithfully proclaiming it and preventing false teachers from distorting it (see study note on 2:2; see also 1 Tim 6:20).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“good: Ti2 2:2; Luk 16:11; Rom 3:2; Co1 9:17; Co2 5:19, Co2 5:20; Gal 2:7; Col 4:11; Ti1 1:11, Ti1 6:20 by the: Rom 8:13; Eph 5:18; Th1 5:19; Pe1 1:22 which dwelleth: Joh 14:17; Rom 8:11; Co1 3:16, Co1 6:19; Co2 5:16; Eph 2:22 2 Timothy 1:15”
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