2 Timothy 1:7-9

International Children’s Bible

⁷ God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid. He gave us a spirit of power and love and self-control.

⁸ So do not be ashamed to tell people about our Lord Jesus. And do not be ashamed of me. I am in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. God gives us the strength to do that. ⁹ God saved us and made us his holy people. That was not because of anything we did ourselves but because of what he wanted and because of his grace. That grace was given to us through Christ Jesus before time began.