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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.

Context of 2 Timothy 1:6

4As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy. 5I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am sure is in you. Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands. 7For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control. 8So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

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 people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.
• Isaiah 43:26Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate! You, prove to me that you are right!
• 1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
• 2 Peter 1:12Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.
• 2 Peter 3:1Dear friends, this is already the second letter I have written you, in which I am trying to stir up your pure mind by way of reminder:
• Jude 1:5Now I desire to remind you (even though you have been fully informed of these facts once for all) that Jesus, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, later destroyed those who did not believe.
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
• Exodus 35:26and all the women whose heart stirred them to action and who were skilled spun goats’ hair.
• Exodus 36:2Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person in whom the Lord had put skill – everyone whose heart stirred him to volunteer to do the work,
• Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.
• Luke 19:13And he summoned ten of his slaves, gave them ten minas, and said to them, ‘Do business with these until I come back.’
• Romans 12:6And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not extinguish the Spirit.
• 1 Peter 4:10Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.
• Acts 8:17Then Peter and John placed their hands on the Samaritans, and they received the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 19:6and when Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.

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