2 Timothy 1:6
On account of which cause I remind you to revive and refire the gift of God which is in you by the laying on of my hands.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
7For God has not given us the spirit of cowardice; but of power and divine love and prudence.
Cross References
Matthew 25:15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each one according to his own ability; and departed.
Luke 19:13And calling his ten servants, he gave to them ten pounds, and said to them, Operate till I come.
Acts 19:6and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
1 Thessalonians 5:19Quench not the Spirit;
1 Timothy 4:14Do not neglect the gift which is in you, which was given unto you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
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 →