2 Timothy 1:6

That's why I want to remind you to revitalize God's gracious gift to you which you received when I placed my hands on you.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

In Context

5I keep in mind your sincere trust in God, the same trust that your grandmother Lois and mother Eunice also had—and I know that same trust continues in you.

7God didn't give us a spirit that makes us fearful, but a spirit of power and love and good sense.

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Cross References

Exodus 36:2Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and all the skilled people who had been given special abilities by the Lord, everyone willing to come and do the work.

Matthew 25:15To one of them he gave five talents, to another he gave two, and to another one, according to their different abilities. Then he left.

Luke 19:13He called ten of his servants, divided money equally among them, and told them, ‘Invest this money until I return.’

Acts 19:6After Paul had placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

1 Thessalonians 5:19Don't hold the Spirit back,

1 Timothy 4:14Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:2-6

Second Timothy This second epistle Paul wrote to Timothy from Rome, when he was a prisoner there and in danger of his life; this is evident from these words, I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, ch. iv. 6 . It appears that his removal out of this world, in his own apprehension, was not far off, especially considering the rage and malice of his persecutors; and that he had been brought before the emperor Nero, which he calls his first answer, when no man stood with him, but all men… Read the whole commentary →

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