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2 Timothy 1:14

2 Timothy 1:14
That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

That good thing which was committed to thee,.... 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…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

That good thing which was committed unto thee; - see the notes at 1Ti 6:20. The reference here in the phrase, “that good thing committed to thee,” is to the sound Christian doctrine with which he had…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

That good thing - The everlasting Gospel, keep by the Holy Ghost; for without a continual spiritual energy man can do nothing. This indwelling Spirit will make them effectual to thy own salvation, and…

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

That good thing which was committed unto thee The good deposit as in 2Ti 1:1 and 1Ti 6:20, catholicae fidei talentum; see notes on both verses.

keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us Guard…