2 Timothy 1:7-9

New Testament for Everyone

⁷ After all, the spirit given to us by God isn’t a fearful spirit; it’s a spirit of power, love and prudence.

Don’t be ashamed!

⁸ So don’t be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me as his prisoner. Rather, suffer for the gospel along with us, in accordance with God’s power. ⁹ God saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace. He gave us this grace in Messiah Jesus before all time and ages,