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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 received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye 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 casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth hath not been perfected 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 settle in the city, until ye be endued 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 hold not my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
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Acts 21:13• 13then Paul answered, Why do ye weep and break my heart? For I am ready, not to be bound only, 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 received not a spirit of bondage again unto fear, but ye 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 were through all their life subject to bondage. (Heb. 2:15)
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1 John 4:18• 18There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear, because fear hath punishment; and he that feareth hath not been perfected in love. (1 John 4:18)
but.
Mic. 3:8•  (Mic. 3:8)
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Zech. 4:6•  (Zech. 4:6)
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Luke 10:19• 19Behold, I give unto you the power of treading upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall in any wise 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 settle in the city, until ye be endued with power from on high. (Luke 24:49)
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Acts 1:8• 8But ye shall receive power at the coming of the Holy Spirit upon you; and ye shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and unto the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
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Acts 6:8• 8And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and 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 that dwelt in Damascus, proving that this is the Christ. (Acts 9:22)
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Acts 10:38• 38Jesus of Nazareth how that God anointed him with [the] Holy Spirit and power; who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by 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 maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was given to us. (Rom. 5:5)
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Gal. 5:22• 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, self-control: (Gal. 5:22)
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Col. 1:8• 8that has also manifested to us your love in [the] Spirit. (Col. 1:8)
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1 Peter 1:22• 22purified your souls as ye have in your obedience to the truth unto brotherly affection unfeigned, love one another out of a pure heart fervently, (1 Peter 1:22)
a sound.
Psa. 119:80•  (Psa. 119:80)
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Prov. 2:7•  (Prov. 2:7)
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Prov. 8:14•  (Prov. 8:14)
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Luke 8:35• 35{i}And they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the{/i} man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting, clothed and sensible, at the feet of Jesus. (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 throughout all the synagogues, often punishing I was compelling them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them I was pursuing them even as far as to the outside cities.
 25But Paul saith, I am not mad, most excellent Festus, but speak forth words of truth and soberness. (Acts 26:11,25)
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2 Cor. 5:13‑14• 13For whether we were beside ourselves, [it is] to God; or are sober, [it is] for you.
 14For the love of Christ constraineth us, having judged this, that if one died for all, then they all were dead; (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.