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2 Timothy 1:13

2 Timothy 1:13
Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Hold fast the form of sound words,.... By "words" are meant, not mere words, but doctrines; for the servants of the Lord should not strive about words, to no profit, or be too tenacious of them.…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Hold fast the form of sound words; - see the notes at 1Ti 1:3. On the Greek word here rendered “form,” see the notes at 1Ti 1:16, where it is rendered pattern. The word means a form, sketch, or…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Hold fast the form of sound words - The word ὑποτυπωσις signifies the sketch, plan, or outline of a building, picture, etc.; and here refers to the plan of salvation which the apostle had taught…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Timothy 1:6-14

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The double ground of Appeal is also the double line of Responsive Action

13. Hold fast the form of sound words Rather, Hold to the model; the word for -form has occurred in 1Ti 1:16. As Bp Lightfoot…