2 Timothy 1:6

Therefore I remind yoʋ to rekindle the gift of God that is in yoʋ through the laying on of my hands.

Text-Critical English NT

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 am reminded of the sincere faith that is in yoʋ, which dwelt first in yoʋr grandmother Lois and in yoʋr mother Eunice, and now, I am sure, dwells in yoʋ also.

7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. And he immediately went on his journey.

Luke 19:13Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas and said to them, ‘Engage in business until I return.’

Acts 19:6And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.

1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not quench the Spirit.

1 Timothy 4:14Do not neglect the gift that is in yoʋ, which was given to yoʋ through prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on yoʋ.

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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