2 Timothy 1:13 nasb — Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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"Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus."

— 2 Timothy 1:13, NASB

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

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for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.

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For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.

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Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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

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You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

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The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains;

2 Timothy 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:13 say?
2 Timothy 1:13 in the NASB reads: “Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:13 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 1:13.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:13 in?
2 Timothy 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 1:13?
2 Timothy 1:13 reads (NASB): “Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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