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Bible verse
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.”
What it means
Fear can shrink us and silence what God wants to say through our lives. But the Spirit God has given is not a spirit of timidity. He fills us instead with power, love, and a sound, steady mind. When anxiety whispers that you are too weak, remember whose Spirit lives in you. Jesus faced the cross with unflinching love and now shares His courage with all who belong to Him. You can step forward, speak up, and love boldly, drawing on a strength that is not your own but His.
2 Timothy 1:7 at a glance
| Reference | 2 Timothy 1:7 |
|---|---|
| Book | 2 Timothy |
| Chapter to read it in | 2 Timothy 1 |
| Topic | boldness |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Romans 8:15
- 1 John 4:18
- John 14:27
- Galatians 5:22
- Luke 10:19
- Acts 1:8
- Zechariah 4:6
- Proverbs 2:7
- Proverbs 8:14
- Romans 5:5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 2 Timothy 1:7?
It is in 2 Timothy, in 2 Timothy 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 2 Timothy 1:7?
Readers most often set it beside Romans 8:15, 1 John 4:18, John 14:27, Galatians 5:22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 2 Timothy 1:7?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see 2 Timothy 1:7 and you know every person there by name. We bring you 2 Timothy 1:7, boldness. Make us people who love one another there. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of 2 Timothy 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 2 Timothy 1:7 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
