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

4I remember your tears, and I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. 5I recall the genuine faithfulness within you, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure it is within 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 has not given us a spirit of timidity but of power and love and self-discipline. 8Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but share in suffering for the Good News according to 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 solemnly charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which is useless—to the ruin of those who are listening.
• Isaiah 43:26Remind me, when we argue our case together—state your case, so you may be proved right.
• 1 Timothy 4:6In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Messiah Yeshua, nourished in the words of the faith and the sound teaching that you have been following.
• 2 Peter 1:12Therefore I intend to keep reminding you of these things, even though you know them and are well-grounded in the truth that you have.
• 2 Peter 3:1Loved ones, this is now the second letter that I am writing to you. In both I am trying to stir you up by way of a reminder to wholesome thinking—
• Jude 1:5Now I wish to remind you—though you have come to know all things —that the Lord, once having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.
• 2 Timothy 4:2proclaim the Word! Be ready when it is convenient or inconvenient. Confront, rebuke, encourage—with complete patience and instruction.
• Exodus 35:26All the women whose heart stirred them up with wisdom spun the goat hair.
• Exodus 36:2Then Moses called Bezalel, Oholiab and all the wise-hearted men in whose minds Adonai had set wisdom, along with everyone whose heart stirred him up to come do the work.
• Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.
• Luke 19:13And calling ten of his own slaves, he gave them ten minas and said to them, ‘Do business until I come back.’
• Romans 12:6We have gifts that differ according to the grace that was given to us—if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not quench the Spirit,
• 1 Peter 4:10As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of the many-sided grace of God.
• Acts 8:17Then they began laying their hands on them, and they were receiving the Ruach ha-Kodesh.
• Acts 19:6And when Paul laid hands upon them, the Ruach ha-Kodesh came upon 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