2 Timothy 1:3-7

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Encouragement for Timothy

³ I thank God as I always ·mention [remember] you in my prayers, day and night. I serve him, ·doing what I know is right [with a clear conscience] as my ancestors did. ⁴ Remembering your tears [^Cprobably at Paul’s departure], I ·want very much [long] to see you so I can be filled with joy. ⁵ I remember your ·true [sincere] faith. That faith first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I ·know [am sure/persuaded] you now have that same faith. ⁶ This is why I remind you to ·keep using [rekindle; fan into flames] the gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you [^Ca way of dedicating someone to Christian service; 1 Tim. 4:14]. ⁷ [^LFor] God did not give us ·a spirit [or the Spirit] that makes us ·afraid [timid] but ·a spirit [or the Spirit] of power and love and ·self-control [self-discipline; or good judgment].