2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sel…”

2 Timothy 1:7

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For God hath not giuen to vs the Spirite of feare, but of power, and of loue, and of a sound minde.

Darby Translation

For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of wise discretion.

Young's Literal Translation

for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“the spirit”

Romans 8:15 1 John 4:18 Hebrews 2:15 Acts 20:24 Acts 21:13

Romans 8:15 · BSB

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

1 John 4:18 · BSB

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.

Hebrews 2:15 · BSB

and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.

Acts 20:24 · BSB

But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.

Acts 21:13 · BSB

Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

“but”

Luke 10:19 Acts 1:8 Zechariah 4:6 1 Corinthians 2:4 Luke 24:49 Micah 3:8

Luke 10:19 · BSB

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.

Acts 1:8 · BSB

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Zechariah 4:6 · BSB

So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.

1 Corinthians 2:4 · BSB

My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,

Luke 24:49 · BSB

And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

Micah 3:8 · BSB

As for me, however, I am filled with power by the Spirit of the LORD, with justice and courage, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin.

“of love”

Galatians 5:22 Romans 5:5 1 Peter 1:22 Colossians 1:8

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Romans 5:5 · BSB

And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.

1 Peter 1:22 · BSB

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

Colossians 1:8 · BSB

and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

“a sound”

Proverbs 2:7 Proverbs 8:14 Psalm 119:80 Luke 8:35 Acts 26:25 Luke 15:17

Proverbs 2:7 · BSB

He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,

Proverbs 8:14 · BSB

Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.

Psalm 119:80 · BSB

May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.

Luke 8:35 · BSB

So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Acts 26:25 · BSB

But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

Luke 15:17 · BSB

Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death!

Also

John 14:27

John 14:27 · BSB

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

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

In context

6For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

8So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

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