2 Timothy 1:6

For the which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.

Revised Version 1895

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

5having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.

7For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

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Cross References

Exodus 36:2And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:

Matthew 25:15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey.

Luke 19:13And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them, Trade ye herewith till I come.

Acts 19:6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

1 Thessalonians 5:19Quench not the Spirit;

1 Timothy 4:14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by 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 →

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