2 Timothy 1:6-9

New American Standard Bible

⁶For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh ^(A)the gift of God which is in you through ^(B)the laying on of my hands. ⁷For God has not given us a ^(C)spirit of ^[a]timidity, but of power and love and ^[b]discipline.

⁸Therefore ^(D)do not be ashamed of the ^(E)testimony of our Lord or of me ^(F)His prisoner, but join with me in ^(G)suffering for the ^(H)gospel according to the power of God, ⁹who ^(I)saved us and ^(J)called us with a holy ^(K)calling, ^(L)not according to our works, but according to His own ^(M)purpose and grace, which was granted to us in ^(N)Christ Jesus from ^(O)all eternity,

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2 Timothy 1:7 Or cowardice
2 Timothy 1:7 Or sound judgment

2 Timothy 1:6-9

Amplified Bible

⁶That is why I remind you to ^[a]fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. ⁷For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].

⁸So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible], ⁹for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],

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2 Timothy 1:6 In ancient times embers were kept slowly burning so that they could be fanned into flames when a fire was needed.

2 Timothy 1:6-9

English Standard Version

⁶For this reason I remind you ^(A)to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, ⁷for God gave us ^(B)a spirit not of fear but ^(C)of power and love and self-control.

⁸Therefore ^(D)do not be ashamed of ^(E)the testimony about our Lord, nor of ^(F)me his prisoner, but ^(G)share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, ⁹^(H)who saved us and ^(I)called us to^[a] a holy calling, ^(J)not because of our works but because of ^(K)his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus ^(L)before the ages began,^[b]

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

2 Timothy 1:6-9

New King James Version

⁶Therefore I remind you ^(A)to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. ⁷For ^(B)God has not given us a spirit of fear, ^(C)but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Not Ashamed of the Gospel

⁸^(D)Therefore do not be ashamed of ^(E)the testimony of our Lord, nor of me ^(F)His prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, ⁹who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, ^(G)not according to our works, but ^(H)according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus ^(I)before time began,

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2 Timothy 1:6-9

King James Version

⁶Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

⁷For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

⁸Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

⁹Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

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