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2 Timothy 1:7

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7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
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2 Timothy 1:7 in Other Translations

KJV
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
ESV
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
NLT
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
MSG
7 God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.
CSB
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

2 Timothy 1:7 In-Context

5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
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.
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Jeremiah 42:11; Romans 8:15; 1 Corinthians 16:10,11; 1 Timothy 4:12; Hebrews 2:15
  • 2. Isaiah 11:2
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