for God gave us (A)a spirit not of fear but (B)of power and love and self-control.

Therefore (C)do not be ashamed of (D)the testimony about our Lord, nor of (E)me his prisoner, but (F)share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, (G)who saved us and (H)called us to[a] a holy calling, (I)not because of our works but because of (J)his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus (K)before the ages began,[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Timothy 1:9 Or with
  2. 2 Timothy 1:9 Greek before times eternal

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