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2 Timothy 1:6-8
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2 Timothy 1:6-8
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Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel
6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.(A) 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid,(B) but gives us power,(C) love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed(D) of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner.(E) Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel,(F) by the power of God.
2 Timothy 1:6-8
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2 Timothy 1:6-8
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6 For 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, 7 for God gave us (B)a spirit not of fear but (C)of power and love and self-control.
8 Therefore (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,
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2 Timothy 1:6-8
New American Standard Bible
2 Timothy 1:6-8
New American Standard Bible
6 For 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. 7 For God has not given us a (C)spirit of [a]timidity, but of power and love and [b]discipline.
8 Therefore (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,
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- 2 Timothy 1:7 Or cowardice
- 2 Timothy 1:7 Or sound judgment
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