The pattern of sound words (υποτυπωσιν υγιαινοντων λογων). See 1 Timothy 1:16 for υποτυπωσιν and [Reference 1 Timothy …

Hold fast the form of sound words. See the notes on 1 Timothy 1:3.

On the Greek word rendered here as "form" (…

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me.—It was not sufficient for Timothy to renew his failing co…

Nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him a…

What Timothy has heard from Paul he is to keep as the “pattern [GK 5721; cf. 1 Timothy 1:16] of sound teaching.” But this was to be don…

Hold the form of sound words. Some explain it as follows: “Let your doctrine be, as it were, a pattern which others may imitate.” I do not…

Hold fast the form of sound words By "words" are meant, not mere words, but doctrines; for the servants of the Lord shoul…

God has not given us the spirit of fear, but rather the spirit of power—courage and resolution to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love…

1. Above, Paul urged Timothy to preach Christ earnestly; here he presents himself as an example.

   • First, he gives the example.