2 Timothy 1:13

Keep the form of those true words which you had from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

12And for which I undergo these things: but I have no feeling of shame. For I have knowledge of him in whom I have faith, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I have given into his care till that day.

14That good thing which was given to you keep safe, through the Holy Spirit which is in us.

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:21My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.

Proverbs 4:13Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life.

Proverbs 23:23Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.

Romans 6:17But praise be to God that though you were the servants of sin, you have now given yourselves freely to that form of teaching under which you were placed;

Philippians 4:9The things which came to you by my teaching and preaching, and which you saw in me, these things do, and the God of peace will be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:21Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:7-15

Cautions and Exhortations; Ministerial Fidelity. ( a. d. 66.) 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according… Read the whole commentary →

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