2 Timothy 1:7

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Timothy 1:7

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For God gave not to us the spirit of timidity; but of power, and love, and of soundness of mind.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Timothy 1:7

ForG1063Conjunction GodG2316Noun Masculine hathG1325Verb notG3756 givenG1325Verb usG2254thespiritG4151Noun NeuteroffearG1167Noun Feminine butG235ConjunctionofpowerG1411Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionofloveG26Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionofasoundmindG4995Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Timothy 1:7

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Timothy 1:7

Summary

God provides courage, compassion, and mental clarity

Event

Declaration of divine gifts

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD