2 Timothy 1:8 Next 21st Century King James Version (KJ21) Copyright © 1994 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc.; American Standard Version (ASV) Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted?);

7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Read full chapter

7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Read full chapter

7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. Read full chapter

Greeting - Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son:

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Guard the Deposit Entrusted to You

2 Timothy 1:7: Jer 42:11; Ro 8:15; 1Co 16:10, 11; 1Ti 4:12; Heb 2:15; 2 Timothy 1:7: Isa 11:2; 2 Timothy 1:8: ver 12, 16; Mk 8:38; 2 Timothy 1:8: S Eph 3:1; 2 Timothy 1:8: 2Ti 2:3, 9; 4:5; 2 Timothy 1:9: S Ro 11:14; 2 Timothy 1:9: S Ro 8:28; 2 Timothy 1:9: S Eph 2:9; 2 Timothy 1:10: Eph 1:9; 2 Timothy 1:10: S 1Ti 6:14; 2 Timothy 1:10: 1Co 15:26 ...

On this reading, in order to overcome a natural reticence to speak and act with confidence, Timothy needs to allow the spiritual gift to resume its dominance and restore a higher level of effectiveness in his ministry.