2 Timothy 1:7-9

Worldwide English (New Testament)

⁷ God has not given us a spirit of fear. But he has given us a spirit of power and love and self-control.

⁸ So do not be ashamed to talk about our Lord. And do not be ashamed of me. I am his prisoner. Be patient in your trouble also, because you tell the good news. God will give you the power to do it.

⁹ God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did not do it because of the good things we have done. He did it because he himself planned to do it, and wanted to do it. That was the blessing he gave us in Christ Jesus. He had this plan before he made the world.