2 Timothy 1:6 “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which…”

2 Timothy 1:6

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore, I put thee in remembrance that thou stirre vp the gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of mine hands.

Darby Translation

For which cause I put thee in mind to rekindle the gift of God which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Young's Literal Translation

For which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God that is in thee through the putting on of my hands,

Bible in Basic English

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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Cross references

“I put”

2 Peter 3:1 2 Peter 1:12 2 Timothy 2:14 Isaiah 43:26 1 Timothy 4:6 Jude 1:5

2 Peter 3:1 · BSB

Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking

2 Peter 1:12 · BSB

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

2 Timothy 2:14 · BSB

Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.

Isaiah 43:26 · BSB

Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

1 Timothy 4:6 · BSB

By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

Jude 1:5 · BSB

Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.

“that”

Romans 12:6–8 1 Thessalonians 5:19 2 Timothy 4:2 Matthew 25:15–30 Exodus 35:26 Exodus 36:2

Romans 12:6–8 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

1 Thessalonians 5:19 · BSB

Do not extinguish the Spirit.

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Matthew 25:15–30 · BSB

To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.

Exodus 35:26 · BSB

And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.

Exodus 36:2 · BSB

Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.

“by the”

1 Timothy 4:14 Acts 19:6 Hebrews 6:2 Acts 8:17 Acts 8:18

1 Timothy 4:14 · BSB

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Acts 19:6 · BSB

And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

Hebrews 6:2 · BSB

instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Acts 8:17 · BSB

Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 8:18 · BSB

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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