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2 Timothy 1:7-9
Lexham English Bible
2 Timothy 1:7-9
Lexham English Bible
7 For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.
Exhortation to Share Paul’s Suffering
8 Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor me his prisoner, but suffer along with me for the 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 that was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began[a],
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- 2 Timothy 1:9 Literally “before times eternal”
2 Timothy 1:7-9
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:7-9
New International Version
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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