2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but of vigor, and of love, and of prudence.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 through the imposition of my hands.

8Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but bear thy part in the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God;

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Cross References

Luke 10:19Behold I give you power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the might of the enemy; and nothing shall at all hurt you.

Luke 24:49but do ye continue in the city of Jerusalem, till ye are endued with power from on high.

Acts 1:8But ye shall receive power from the holy Spirit coming upon you: and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the uttermost part 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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