7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
8 Be 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;
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So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.