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2 Timothy 1

2 Tim. 1:13 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Hold fast
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
p the form
hupotuposis (Greek #5296)
typification under (after), i.e. (concretely) a sketch (figuratively) for imitation
KJV usage: form, pattern.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-oop'-o-sis
Origin: from a compound of 5259 and a derivative of 5179
q ofr sound
hugiaino (Greek #5198)
to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
KJV usage: be in health, (be safe and) sound, (be) whole(-some).
Pronounce: hoog-ee-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 5199
words
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
, which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
thou hast heard
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
of
para (Greek #3844)
properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
KJV usage: above, against, among, at, before, by, contrary to, X friend, from, + give (such things as they), + that (she) had, X his, in, more than, nigh unto, (out) of, past, save, side...by, in the sight of, than, (there-)fore, with. In compounds it retains the same variety of application.
Pronounce: par-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition
me
emou (Greek #1700)
of me
KJV usage: me, mine, my.
Pronounce: em-oo'
Origin: a prolonged form of 3449
, in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
love
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
which is
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
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Rev. 2:25• 25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. (Rev. 2:25)
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Rom. 6:17• 17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. (Rom. 6:17)
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1 Tim. 6:3• 3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; (1 Tim. 6:3)

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Faith,
The Lord Jesus

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Ministry on This Verse

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Hold.
2 Tim. 1:14• 14That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. (2 Tim. 1:14)
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2 Tim. 3:14• 14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; (2 Tim. 3:14)
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Prov. 3:18,21• 18She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
 21My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: (Prov. 3:18,21)
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Prov. 4:4‑8,13• 4He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
 5Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
 6Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
 7Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
 8Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
 13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life. (Prov. 4:4‑8,13)
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Prov. 23:23• 23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. (Prov. 23:23)
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Phil. 1:27• 27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; (Phil. 1:27)
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1 Thess. 5:21• 21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (1 Thess. 5:21)
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Titus 1:9• 9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. (Titus 1:9)
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Heb. 3:6• 6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. (Heb. 3:6)
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Heb. 4:14• 14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. (Heb. 4:14)
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Heb. 10:23• 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) (Heb. 10:23)
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Jude 3• 3Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3)
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Rev. 2:25• 25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. (Rev. 2:25)
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Rev. 3:3,11• 3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
 11Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. (Rev. 3:3,11)
the form.
Prov. 8:14• 14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength. (Prov. 8:14)
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Rom. 2:20• 20An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. (Rom. 2:20)
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Rom. 6:17• 17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. (Rom. 6:17)
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1 Tim. 1:10• 10For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; (1 Tim. 1:10)
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1 Tim. 6:3• 3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; (1 Tim. 6:3)
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Titus 2:1,8• 1But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
 8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. (Titus 2:1,8)
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2 Tim. 2:2• 2And 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. (2 Tim. 2:2)
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Phil. 4:9• 9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. (Phil. 4:9)
in faith.
Col. 1:4• 4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, (Col. 1:4)
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1 Tim. 1:14• 14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. (1 Tim. 1:14)
• Timothy’s outline was to be in divine words, whereas the creeds of Christendom are expressed in human language; and on this very account they fail, even when “orthodox,” to express the full truth of revelation. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 1:12-18” by E. Dennett)
• It was to be “in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.” Dissociate even the truth from Christ, and it will become a dead thing; use it apart from faith and love, and it will be a powerless weapon. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 1:12-18” by E. Dennett)
• We see the immense importance of the Word of God. It is the expression of the relationship of all things to God. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• Truth as it was taught by the apostles and expressed by them, the manner in which they presented the truth, “the form of sound words,” is the inspired expression of that which God was pleased to reveal. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The truth which is set before us in the inspired Word we are (and I am) to hold fast, in the form in which it is presented to us. I am to hold it fast, not merely as a proposition, but in union with the Head, in faith and love, which are in Christ Jesus. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• The form of sound words is rather an outline-an outline of the truth in the inspired words which Timothy had heard from the apostle. (“2 Timothy 1:12-18”)
• Paul had taught Timothy, as already said, in divine words, and these words were to be used by him in the way directed, forming a compendium in scriptural language of Christian doctrine (“2 Timothy 1:12-18”)
• Dissociate even the truth from Christ, and it will become a dead thing; use it apart from faith and love, it will be a powerless weapon. The apostle therefore guards his "son" Timothy in his service by reminding him of his need of using nothing but the truth in his conflicts, of holding the truth in the living activities of his soul, and as flowing from and being the expression of the glory of Christ. (“2 Timothy 1:12-18”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Havea an outline of sound words, which words thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

JND Translation Notes

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Or "hold fast." Timothy had heard no form from Paul, but words or doctrines. Hence, he was to have a summary or outline, so as to state clearly and definitely what he did hold. I have added "[words]," because in English "which" might be thought to refer to outline. The Greek means a systematic expose, in outline, of any system of doctrine or philosophy, as 1 Tim. 1.16, "delineation."

W. Kelly Translation

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Have an outlinea of sound words, which [words] thou heardest from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

WK Translation Notes

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"The pattern" misleads, as if Timothy had some well-known formula distinct from apostolic teaching.