For God has not given us a (A)spirit of [a]timidity, but of power and love and [b]discipline.

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

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Footnotes

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

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,(A) but gives us power,(B) love and self-discipline. 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. 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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