2 Timothy 1:6-7
What is written? (ESV)
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
What does it say?
Because of this, I [Paul] want to remind you to stir up the gift that you were given through the laying on of my hands since God has provided us a spirit not of fear and timidity, but of power and love and self-control.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s second letter to a younger evangelist, Timothy. In both letters, he instructs him on matters of doctrine and congregational order, but this second letter includes mostly admonition for Timothy to remain strong in the faith.
How 2 Timothy 1:6-7 is applied across Bible answers
How were miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit given?
Timothy's gift was given by the laying on of Paul's (an apostle) hands.
