2 Timothy 1:6

2 Timothy 1:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
• New Living Translation (NLT)This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.

Context of 2 Timothy 1:6

4As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 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, 7for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,

2 Timothy 1:6 word by word

Δι᾽ ἣν αἰτίαν ἀναμιμνῄσκω σε ἀναζωπυρεῖν τὸ χάρισμα τοῦ θεοῦ, ὅ ἐστιν ἐν σοὶ διὰ τῆς ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν μου·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whereforeδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• I putἀναμιμνήσκωanamimnēskō · to remindG363
• theeσύsu · youG4771
• that thou stir upἀναζωπυρέωanazōpureō · to rekindleG329
• the giftὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the giftχάρισμαcharisma · giftG5486
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the putting onἐπίθεσιςepithesis · laying onG1936
• of myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• handsχείρcheir · handG5495
• ·αἰτίαaitia · cause/chargeG156

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:6

• 2 Timothy 2:14Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.
• Isaiah 43:26Put me in remembrance; let us argue together; set forth your case, that you may be proved right.
• 1 Timothy 4:6If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.
• 2 Peter 1:12Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have.
• 2 Peter 3:1This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,
• Jude 1:5Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Jesus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.
• 2 Timothy 4:2preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
• Exodus 35:26All the women whose hearts stirred them to use their skill spun the goats' hair.
• Exodus 36:2And Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab and every craftsman in whose mind the Lord had put skill, everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to do the work.
• Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
• Luke 19:13Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, 'Engage in business until I come.'
• Romans 12:6Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not quench the Spirit.
• 1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:
• Acts 8:17Then they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 19:6And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began speaking in tongues and prophesying.

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Stir up the gift of God, which is in thee - The gift which Timothy had received was the Holy Spirit; and through him, a particular power to preach and defend the truth. This gift is represented here, under the notion of a fire, which, if it be not frequently stirred up, and fresh fuel added to it, will go out. This is the precise idea which the apostle had in his mind; hence the term , which signifies to stir up the fire; to add fresh fuel to it. From…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6That thou stir up the gift of God - Greek, That thou “kindle up” as a fire. The original word used here denotes the kindling of a fire, as by bellows, etc. It is not uncommon to compare piety to a flame or a fire, and the image is one that is obvious when we speak of causing that to burn more brightly. The idea is, that Timothy was to use all proper means to keep the flame of pure religion in the soul burning, and more particularly his zeal in the great…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love to him, which will carry us through opposition. And the spirit of a sound mind, quietness of mind. The Holy Spirit is not the author of a timid or cowardly disposition, or of slavish fears. We are likely to bear afflictions well, when we have strength and power from God to enable us to bear them. As…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6fan into flame: The Holy Spirit's work does not happen automatically. Timothy must cultivate this work with careful attention to his spiritual life (see Ephesians 5:18–21; 1 Thessalonians 5:19–20; compare Acts 4:31; 7:55; 13:9). the gift: This is the Holy Spirit empowering ministry (see 1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40; compare Acts 6:3, 5; 11:24). through the laying on of my hands: Paul and the elders ordained (official ceremony of appointment) Timothy for…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Wherefore--Greek, "For which cause," namely, because thou hast inherited, didst once possess, and I trust ("am persuaded") still dost possess, such unfeigned faith [Alford]. stir up--literally, "rekindle," "revive the spark of"; the opposite of "quench" or "extinguish" (1Th 5:19). Paul does not doubt the existence of real faith in Timothy, but he desires it to be put into active exercise. Timothy seems to have become somewhat remiss from being so long…Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Timothy 1:6

• Church
• Hand
• Minister, Christian
• Miracles
• Timothy

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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings