2 Timothy 1:6

Translations

Modern

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Because of this reason, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Latin

Propter quam causam admoneo te ut resuscites gratiam Dei, quæ est in te per impositionem manuum mearum.

Original

Greek

English

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Notes

2 Timothy 1:6

fan into flame: The Holy Spirit's work does not happen automatically. Timothy must cultivate this work with careful attention to his spiritual life (see Ephesians 5:18–21; 1 Thessalonians 5:19–20; compare Acts 4:31; 7:55; 13:9).
the gift: This is the Holy Spirit empowering ministry (see 1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40; compare Acts 6:3, 5; 11:24).
through the laying on of my hands: Paul and the elders ordained (official ceremony of appointment) Timothy for ministry with a ceremony that included laying on of hands (1 Timothy 4:14).

2 Timothy 1:5–14

Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination.
The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.

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