2 Timothy 1:7 asv — For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

American Standard Version

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

— 2 Timothy 1:7, American Standard Version

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

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having 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.

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For 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.

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

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Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God;

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who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

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but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

2 Timothy 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say?
2 Timothy 1:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline. ”
Where is 2 Timothy 1:7 in the Bible?
2 Timothy 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 1, verse 7.
Who wrote 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 66–67.
What is the book of 2 Timothy about?
Paul's last letter, written from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It is a tender, urgent passing-on of the baton: keep the faith, guard the gospel, preach the word, endure hardship. "I have fought a good fight."
What are the major themes of 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy explores themes including Endurance, Scripture, Faithfulness, Preaching, Final Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Timothy 1:7.
What translation should I read 2 Timothy 1:7 in?
2 Timothy 1:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Timothy 1:7?
2 Timothy 1:7 reads (ASV): “For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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