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1 Tim. 1:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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This
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
charge
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
paraggelia (Greek #3852)
a mandate
KJV usage: charge, command.
Pronounce: par-ang-gel-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3853
I commit
paratithemi (Greek #3908)
to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection)
KJV usage: allege, commend, commit (the keeping of), put forth, set before.
Pronounce: par-at-ith'-ay-mee
Origin: from 3844 and 5087
unto thee
soi (Greek #4671)
to thee
KJV usage: thee, thine own, thou, thy.
Pronounce: soy
Origin: dative case of 4771
, son
teknon (Greek #5043)
a child (as produced)
KJV usage: child, daughter, son.
Pronounce: tek'-non
Origin: from the base of 5098
Timothy
Timotheos (Greek #5095)
dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
KJV usage: Timotheus, Timothy.
Pronounce: tee-moth'-eh-os
Origin: from 5092 and 2316
, accordingb to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the prophecies
propheteia (Greek #4394)
prediction (scriptural or other)
KJV usage: prophecy, prophesying.
Pronounce: prof-ay-ti'-ah
Origin: from 4396 ("prophecy")
which went before
proago (Greek #4254)
to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time (participle, previous))
KJV usage: bring (forth, out), go before.
Pronounce: pro-ag'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 71
on
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
thee
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
thou
strateuomai (Greek #4754)
to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
KJV usage: soldier, (go to) war(-fare).
Pronounce: strat-yoo'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from the base of 4756
by
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
mightest war
strateuomai (Greek #4754)
to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
KJV usage: soldier, (go to) war(-fare).
Pronounce: strat-yoo'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from the base of 4756
a good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
warfare
strateia (Greek #4752)
military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger)
KJV usage: warfare.
Pronounce: strat-i'-ah
Origin: from 4754
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1 Tim. 4:14• 14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (1 Tim. 4:14)

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Timotheus; Timothy,
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Ministry on This Verse

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charge.
1 Tim. 1:11‑12• 11According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
 12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; (1 Tim. 1:11‑12)
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1 Tim. 4:14• 14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (1 Tim. 4:14)
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1 Tim. 6:13‑14,20• 13I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
 14That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
 20O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: (1 Tim. 6:13‑14,20)
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2 Tim. 2:2• 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (2 Tim. 2:2)
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2 Tim. 4:1‑3• 1I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
 2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
 3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; (2 Tim. 4:1‑3)
son.
1 Tim. 1:2• 2Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Tim. 1:2)
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Phil. 2:22• 22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. (Phil. 2:22)
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2 Tim. 1:2• 2To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2 Tim. 1:2)
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2 Tim. 2:1• 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 2:1)
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Titus 1:4• 4To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. (Titus 1:4)
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Philem. 10• 10I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: (Philem. 10)
according.
1 Tim. 4:4• 4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: (1 Tim. 4:4)
mightest.
1 Tim. 6:12• 12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (1 Tim. 6:12)
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2 Cor. 10:3‑4• 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (2 Cor. 10:3‑4)
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Eph. 6:12‑18• 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; (Eph. 6:12‑18)
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2 Tim. 2:3‑5• 3Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
 4No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
 5And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. (2 Tim. 2:3‑5)
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2 Tim. 4:7• 7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: (2 Tim. 4:7)
• The "charge" here clearly, connects itself with ver. 3 and 5, which refer to the same thing, not to 15 in particular however momentous; the practical purpose follows to the end of the chapter. The man of God must be prepared to war the good warfare. (“On 1 Timothy 1:18-20” by W. Kelly)
• The prophecy preceded and led to that separation for gospel work; and so analogy, if not express intimation here and in 1 Tim. 4:14, compared with 2 Tim. 1:6, might give us to infer. (“On 1 Timothy 1:18-20” by W. Kelly)
• He had left Timothy at Ephesus in order to command some persons there not to teach other doctrines than the truths of the gospel. Now the end of the command, of this evangelical commission, was love flowing from a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned. (“1 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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This chargec, my child Timotheus, I commit to thee, according to the prophecies as to thee preceding, in order thatd thou mightest war by them the good warfare,

JND Translation Notes

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As "enjoin," vers. 3,5.
d
I have left the ambiguity as in Greek. I apprehend the series of ideas in the apostle's mind is. he commits -- in order that; but he refers to the prophecies -- that by them. The "as to thee" is more closely connected with prophecies.

W. Kelly Translation

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This chargea I commit to thee, child Timothy, according to the prophecies on thee going before, that by them thou mightest war the good warfare,

WK Translation Notes

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See note to {vi 29702}{/vi}