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2 Timothy 1:6-8
American Standard Version
2 Timothy 1:6-8
American Standard Version
6 For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou [a]stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and [b]discipline. 8 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the [c]gospel according to the power of God;
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- 2 Timothy 1:6 Greek stir into flame.
- 2 Timothy 1:7 Greek sobering.
- 2 Timothy 1:8 Greek good tidings: and so elsewhere. See marginal note on Mt. 4:23.
2 Timothy 1:6-8
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:6-8
New International Version
Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.(A) 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,(B) but gives us power,(C) love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed(D) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(E) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(F) by the power of God.
2 Timothy 1:6-8
King James Version
2 Timothy 1:6-8
King James Version
6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
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2 Timothy 1:6-8
English Standard Version
2 Timothy 1:6-8
English Standard Version
6 For this reason I remind you (A)to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us (B)a spirit not of fear but (C)of power and love and self-control.
8 Therefore (D)do not be ashamed of (E)the testimony about our Lord, nor of (F)me his prisoner, but (G)share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
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