2 Timothy 1:7 bbe — For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.

Bible in Basic English

"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control."

— 2 Timothy 1:7, Bible in Basic English

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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Desiring to see you, keeping in my memory your weeping, so that I may be full of joy;

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Having in mind your true faith, which first was in your mother's mother Lois, and in your mother Eunice, and, I am certain, is now in you.

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For this reason I say to you, Let that grace of God which is in you, given to you by my hands, have living power.

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

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Have no feeling of shame, then, for the witness of our Lord or for me, his prisoner: but undergo all things for the good news in the measure of the power of God;

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Who gave us salvation, marking us out for his purpose, not on account of our works, but in the measure of his purpose and his grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

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But has now been made clear by the revelation of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who put an end to death and made life unending come to light through the good news,

2 Timothy 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say?
2 Timothy 1:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.”
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 (BBE): “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.” 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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