Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
Guard that which is committed unto thee (thn paraqhkhn fulacon). "Keep (aorist of urgency) the deposit." Paraqhkhn (from paratiqhmi, to place beside as a deposit, II Timothy 2:2), a banking figure, common in the papyri in this sense for the Attic parakataqhkh (Textus Receptus here, II Timothy 1:12, II Timothy 1:14). See substantive also in II Timothy 1:12, II Timothy 1:14.
Turning away from (ektrepomenov). Present middle participle of ektrepw, for which see I Timothy 1:6; I Timothy 5:15.
Babblings (kenofwniav). From kenofwnov, uttering emptiness. Late and rare compound, in N.T. only here and II Timothy 2:16.
Oppositions (antiqeseiv). Old word (anti, qesiv), antithesis, only here in N.T.
Of the knowledge which is falsely so called (thv yeudwnumou gnwsewv). "Of the falsely named knowledge." Old word (yeudhs, onoma). Our "pseudonymous." Only here in N.T.
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 1 Timothy 6:20:
Acts 14:23
Colossians 2:8
1 Timothy 1:6
2 Timothy 1:12
2 Timothy 1:14
2 Timothy 2:16
Jude 1:3
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.
Start Your Day with Scripture
Begin each morning with God's Word — the Berean delivers a daily verse and insightful commentary to spark reflection and growth.
Join 140,000+ fellow believers on this journey.
