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
World English Bible (WEB)
For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
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What this verse means
Fear is not from God; power, love, and a sound mind are.
A short prayer
Lord, fear is not my inheritance. Fill me with power, love, and a sound mind instead.
Read in context — 2 Timothy 1
5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Related verses
“Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.”Matthew 10:31
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”Matthew 5:14
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 3:14
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”Philippians 4:13
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”Psalms 23:4
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