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2 Timothy 1

2 Tim. 1:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hath
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
given
didomi (Greek #1325)
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
KJV usage: adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
Pronounce: did'-o-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses)
us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
the spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
of fear
deilia (Greek #1167)
timidity
KJV usage: fear.
Pronounce: di-lee'-ah
Origin: from 1169
r; but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
of power
dunamis (Greek #1411)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV usage: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work.
Pronounce: doo'-nam-is
Origin: from 1410
s, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of love
agape (Greek #26)
love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
KJV usage: (feast of) charity(-ably), dear, love.
Pronounce: ag-ah'-pay
Origin: from 25
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of a sound mind
sophronismos (Greek #4995)
discipline, i.e. self-control
KJV usage: sound mind.
Pronounce: so-fron-is-mos'
Origin: from 4994
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Rom. 8:15• 15For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (Rom. 8:15)
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1 John 4:18• 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)
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Luke 24:49• 49And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but do ye remain in the city till ye be clothed with power from on high. (Luke 24:49)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the spirit.
Acts 20:24• 24But I make no account of my life as dear to myself, so that I finish my course, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the glad tidings of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
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Acts 21:13• 13But Paul answered, What do ye, weeping and breaking my heart? for *I* am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 21:13)
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Rom. 8:15• 15For ye have not received a spirit of bondage again for fear, but ye have received a spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (Rom. 8:15)
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Heb. 2:15• 15and might set free all those who through fear of death through the whole of their life were subject to bondage. (Heb. 2:15)
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1 John 4:18• 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)
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Mic. 3:8• 8But truly I am filled with power by the Spirit of Jehovah, and with judgment and with might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin. (Mic. 3:8)
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Zech. 4:6• 6And he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of Jehovah unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts. (Zech. 4:6)
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Luke 10:19• 19Behold, I give you the power of treading upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall in anywise injure you. (Luke 10:19)
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Luke 24:49• 49And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but do ye remain in the city till ye be clothed with power from on high. (Luke 24:49)
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Acts 1:8• 8but ye will receive power, the Holy Spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
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Acts 6:8• 8And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought wonders and great signs among the people. (Acts 6:8)
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Acts 9:22• 22But Saul increased the more in power, and confounded the Jews who dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ. (Acts 9:22)
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Acts 10:38• 38Jesus who was of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went through all quarters doing good, and healing all that were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. (Acts 10:38)
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1 Cor. 2:4• 4and my word and my preaching, not in persuasive words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power; (1 Cor. 2:4)
of love.
Rom. 5:5• 5and hope does not make ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit which has been given to us: (Rom. 5:5)
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Gal. 5:22• 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, fidelity, (Gal. 5:22)
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Col. 1:8• 8who has also manifested to us your love in the Spirit. (Col. 1:8)
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1 Peter 1:22• 22Having purified your souls by obedience to the truth to unfeigned brotherly love, love one another out of a pure heart fervently; (1 Peter 1:22)
a sound.
Psa. 119:80• 80Let my heart be perfect in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed. (Psa. 119:80)
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Prov. 2:7• 7He layeth up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to them that walk in integrity; (Prov. 2:7)
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Prov. 8:14• 14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am intelligence; I have strength. (Prov. 8:14)
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Luke 8:35• 35And they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting, clothed and sensible, at the feet of Jesus. And they were afraid. (Luke 8:35)
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Luke 15:17• 17And coming to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have abundance of bread, and *I* perish here by famine. (Luke 15:17)
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Acts 26:11,25• 11And often punishing them in all the synagogues, I compelled them to blaspheme. And, being exceedingly furious against them, I persecuted them even to cities out of our own land.
 25But Paul said, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but utter words of truth and soberness; (Acts 26:11,25)
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2 Cor. 5:13‑14• 13For whether we are beside ourselves, it is to God; or are sober, it is for you.
 14For the love of the Christ constrains us, having judged this: that one died for all, then all have died; (2 Cor. 5:13‑14)
• The gift may abide even in one who is unfaithful or indifferent; but the power to use it will not be present unless its possessor is walking in dependence upon God, unless he lives in the acknowledgment that power is outside of himself, and in the realization of his own utter weakness. This is the apostle’s point. (“Exposition of 2 Timothy: 2 Timothy 1:6-7” by E. Dennett)
• To endure the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• He evidently was a man, like Jeremiah, of a timid, shrinking spirit; one who only with difficulty, unless under the sway of the Holy Spirit, could face dangers and opponents. (“2 Timothy 1:6-7”)
• if God bestows gift, He gives also the power to exercise it (“2 Timothy 1:6-7”)
• power and love -divine, holy love- can never be dissociated. There will also be, as a consequence of love, a sound mind,* or, as it has been translated, "a wise discretion;" for when governed by the Spirit of God, the servant will always exhibit divine wisdom in his work, and be kept in quiet control (“2 Timothy 1:6-7”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

JND Translation Notes

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A quiet, sound or sober mind.

W. Kelly Translation

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For God gave us not a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and love, and sobriety of mind.