2 Timothy 1:7

Translations

Modern

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Traditional

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Literal

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and soundness of mind.

Latin

Non enim dedit nobis Deus spiritum timoris: sed virtutis, et dilectionis, et sobrietatis.

Original

Greek

English

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Timothy Titus

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2 Timothy 1:7

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