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2 Timothy 1:7-9
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2 Timothy 1:7-9
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7 For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and [a]discipline. 8 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the [b]gospel according to the power of God; 9 who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus [c]before times eternal,
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- 2 Timothy 1:7 Greek sobering.
- 2 Timothy 1:8 Greek good tidings: and so elsewhere. See marginal note on Mt. 4:23.
- 2 Timothy 1:9 Or, long ages ago
2 Timothy 1:7-9
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2 Timothy 1:7-9
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7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,(A) but gives us power,(B) love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed(C) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(D) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(E) by the power of God. 9 He has saved(F) us and called(G) us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done(H) 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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