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2 Timothy 1:14
That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a holy ghost that is embodied in limits and longings. 2 Timothy 1:14: trace "good" and "thing". Let holy ghost in hospitality and listening—turn worship into posture. Through holiness & sanctification, Set‑apart life rooted in God’s holiness and empowered by the Spirit (Lev 19:2; 1 Pet 1:16; Rom 8).

Context

The setting is 2 Timothy—epistle/letter, naming holy ghost. Placed in ch. 1, the nearby lines set its tone. There’s a line into holiness & sanctification. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 2 Timothy with Paul. Many scholars judge 2 Timothy as follows: Pastoral; widely viewed as pseudonymous.. Scholars commonly date 2 Timothy AD 80–100. Holiness & Sanctification is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Pastoral; widely viewed as pseudonymous.
Date:AD 80–100
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46