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

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

— 2 Timothy 1:7, NET Bible

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2 Timothy 1 — Context

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As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

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I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you.

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Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.

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

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So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

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He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

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but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has broken the power of 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 NET Bible reads: “For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and 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 (NET): “For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and 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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