2 Timothy 1:13 net — Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

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"Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus."

— 2 Timothy 1:13, NET Bible

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!

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For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

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Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day.

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Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

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

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You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

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May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment.

2 Timothy 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:13 say?
2 Timothy 1:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that 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 (NET): “Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that 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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