2 Timothy 1:7

for God gave us not the spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of admonition.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

In Context

6For which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the laying on of my hands;

8Be not then ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship with me for the gospel through the power of God,

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Cross References

Psalms 119:80May my heart be perfect in thy statutes, That I may not be put to shame!

Proverbs 8:14Counsel is mine, and sound reason; I am understanding; I have strength.

Zechariah 4:6Then he answered and spake to me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel, saying:— Not by might, nor by power, But by my spirit, Saith Jehovah of hosts.

Luke 10:19Lo! I have given you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the might of the enemy; and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Luke 24:49And I send forth upon you that which hath been promised by my Father; but do ye tarry in the city, until ye are endued with power from on high.

Acts 1:8But ye will receive power when the Holy Spirit hath come upon you; and ye will be my witnesses, both in Jerusalem and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 1:7-15

Cautions and Exhortations; Ministerial Fidelity. ( a. d. 66.) 6 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. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according… Read the whole commentary →

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