2 Timothy 1:14
New International Version
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

New Living Translation
Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you.

English Standard Version
By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

Berean Standard Bible
Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Berean Literal Bible
Keep the good deposit entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit, the One dwelling in us.

King James Bible
That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

New King James Version
That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

New American Standard Bible
Protect, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.

NASB 1995
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.

NASB 1977
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.

Legacy Standard Bible
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.

Amplified Bible
Guard [with greatest care] and keep unchanged, the treasure [that precious truth] which has been entrusted to you [that is, the good news about salvation through personal faith in Christ Jesus], through [the help of] the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Christian Standard Bible
Guard the good deposit through the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Guard, through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, that good thing entrusted to you.

American Standard Version
That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

Contemporary English Version
You have been trusted with a wonderful treasure. Guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.

English Revised Version
That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the Good News that has been entrusted to you.

Good News Translation
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us, keep the good things that have been entrusted to you.

International Standard Version
With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you.

Majority Standard Bible
Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

NET Bible
Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

New Heart English Bible
That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Webster's Bible Translation
That good thing which was committed to thee keep by the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

Weymouth New Testament
That precious treasure which is in your charge, guard through the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts.

World English Bible
That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
guard the good thing committed through the Holy Spirit that is dwelling in us;

Berean Literal Bible
Keep the good deposit entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit, the One dwelling in us.

Young's Literal Translation
the good thing committed guard thou through the Holy Spirit that is dwelling in us;

Smith's Literal Translation
Watch the good deposit by the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Keep the good thing committed to thy trust by the Holy Ghost, who dwelleth in us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Guard the good entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit, who lives within us.

New American Bible
Guard this rich trust with the help of the holy Spirit that dwells within us.

New Revised Standard Version
Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That good thing which was committed to you keep by the help of the Holy Spirit which dwells in us.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Keep the good trust by The Spirit of Holiness, who dwells within is,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
That good thing which was intrusted to you, keep by the Holy Spirit that dwells in us.

Godbey New Testament
stand guard over the beautiful deposit through the Holy Ghost who dwells in us.

Haweis New Testament
The glorious deposit committed to thy trust, guard by the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us.

Mace New Testament
that valuable depositum do you preserve by the holy spirit, which resides in us.

Weymouth New Testament
That precious treasure which is in your charge, guard through the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts.

Worrell New Testament
The good deposit guard through the Holy Spirit Who dwelleth in us.

Worsley New Testament
The good thing committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hold to Sound Teaching
13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. 15You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.…

Cross References
John 14:26
But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; / you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Romans 8:9-11
You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. / But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. / And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

Ephesians 1:13-14
And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, / who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory.

1 John 2:27
And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

2 Corinthians 1:21-22
Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us, / placed His seal on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a pledge of what is to come.

Galatians 5:16-18
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. / But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

Philippians 1:6
being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Colossians 1:25-27
I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, / the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

1 Peter 1:5
who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Jude 1:20-21
But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, / keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.

Proverbs 4:23
Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.

Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.


Treasury of Scripture

That good thing which was committed to you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us.

good.

2 Timothy 2:2
And 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.

Luke 16:11
If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

Romans 3:2
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

by the.

Romans 8:13
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.

which dwelleth.

John 14:17
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

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2 Timothy 1
1. Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.
6. He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;
8. to be steadfast and patient in persecution;
13. and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.
15. Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.














Guard
The Greek word for "guard" is "φυλάσσω" (phylassō), which implies a vigilant and protective watch over something valuable. In the context of this verse, it suggests an active and intentional effort to protect the integrity and purity of the Gospel message. Historically, this term would resonate with the imagery of a soldier standing watch, emphasizing the seriousness and dedication required in safeguarding the faith against false teachings and moral decay.

the good deposit
The phrase "the good deposit" refers to the Gospel and the teachings of Christ that have been entrusted to Timothy. The Greek word for "deposit" is "παραθήκη" (parathēkē), which conveys the idea of something valuable entrusted to someone for safekeeping. In the ancient world, this term was often used in legal and financial contexts, indicating a trust or commitment that must be honored. This highlights the preciousness of the Gospel and the responsibility of believers to preserve and pass it on faithfully.

entrusted to you
The concept of being "entrusted" comes from the Greek "παρατίθημι" (paratithēmi), meaning to place alongside or commit to someone’s care. This implies a personal and relational aspect of the faith, where God, through Paul, has specifically chosen Timothy to carry and protect the message of salvation. It underscores the personal responsibility each believer has in maintaining the truth of the Gospel in their own lives and communities.

by the Holy Spirit
The phrase "by the Holy Spirit" indicates the means by which Timothy is to guard the deposit. The Holy Spirit, or "Πνεῦμα Ἅγιον" (Pneuma Hagion) in Greek, is the third person of the Trinity, who empowers, guides, and sustains believers. This highlights the divine assistance available to Timothy, reminding him that he is not alone in this task. The Holy Spirit's indwelling presence provides the wisdom, strength, and discernment necessary to protect the Gospel against error and opposition.

who dwells in us
The word "dwells" comes from the Greek "ἐνοικέω" (enoikeō), meaning to inhabit or reside within. This signifies a continuous and intimate presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. The communal aspect of "in us" emphasizes that this indwelling is not just for Timothy but for all Christians, creating a shared responsibility and unity in the mission to uphold the truth. Historically, this indwelling was a radical concept, signifying a new covenant relationship where God’s Spirit resides within His people, empowering them to live out their faith authentically.

(14) That good thing which was committed unto thee.--"The good thing committed unto thee," or the deposit, differs from the "deposit" of 2Timothy 1:12, inasmuch as the "deposit" of 2Timothy 1:12 was something committed by St. Paul to God; while, on the other hand, in 2Timothy 1:14 a trust committed by God to Timothy is spoken of. But the Apostle, remembering the solemn meaning of the word in the first instance, uses it with especial emphasis on this second occasion. Yes, he seems to say, God will keep the most precious deposit you or I shall intrust to Him--our soul--safe against that day; do thou, in thy turn, keep safe, unharmed, the deposit He, through me, has intrusted to thee. In what God's deposit with men like Timothy and St. Paul consisted has been discussed in the Note to 1Timothy 6:20. "The treasure of the Catholic faith"--that was to be kept unchanged, unalloyed. The epithet "good," which is here applied to this most sacred trust, we find joined to "the doctrine" ("the good doctrine," 1Timothy 4:6), and to "the fight" ("the good fight," 1Timothy 6:12). . . . Verse 14. - Guard for keep, A.V.; through for by, A.V. That good thing (τὴν καλὴν παραθήκην, R.T., for παρακαταθήκην); see 1 Timothy 6:20, and note. This naturally follows the preceding verse. Faithfulness in maintaining the faith was closely connected with the maintenance of sound words.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Guard
φύλαξον (phylaxon)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 5442: Probably from phule through the idea of isolation; to watch, i.e. Be on guard; by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

good
καλὴν (kalēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

treasure entrusted [to you],
παραθήκην (parathēkēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3866: A deposit, anything committed to one's charge or trust. From paratithemi; a deposit, i.e. trust.

with the help of
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

[the] Holy
Ἁγίου (Hagiou)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.

Spirit
Πνεύματος (Pneumatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.

who
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

dwells
ἐνοικοῦντος (enoikountos)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1774: To dwell in, be settled (stationary) in; met: To be indwelling. From en and oikeo; to inhabit.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

us.
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


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