2 Timothy 1:6

Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel

6 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.

2 Timothy 1:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
ESV
6 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,
NLT
6 This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.
MSG
6 And the special gift of ministry you received when I laid hands on you and prayed - keep that ablaze!
CSB
6 Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.

2 Timothy 1:6 In-Context

4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
6 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.
7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
8 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.

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Cross References 1

  • 1. S Acts 6:6; 1 Timothy 4:14
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