2 Timothy 1:7

International Standard Version

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.good judgment">[fn]Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:15;">[xr]

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
The Spirit God gave us does not make us afraid. His Spirit is a source of power and love and self-control.

Revised Standard Version
for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
For god hath not geven to vs the sprete of feare: but of power and of love and of sobrenes of mynde.

Hebrew Names Version
For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.

New American Standard Bible
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

New Century Version
God did not give us a spirit that makes us afraid but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

Update Bible Version
For God did not give us a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Webster's Bible Translation
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

English Standard Version
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

World English Bible
For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sobriety.

Weymouth's New Testament
For the Spirit which God has given us is not a spirit of cowardice, but one of power and of love and of sound judgement.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For whi God yaf not to vs the spirit of drede, but of vertu, and of loue, and of sobrenesse.

English Revised Version
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Berean Standard Bible
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and self-control.

Contemporary English Version
God's Spirit doesn't make cowards out of us. The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control.

Amplified Bible
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].

American Standard Version
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.

Bible in Basic English
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.

Complete Jewish Bible
For God gave us a Spirit who produces not timidity, but power, love and self-discipline.

Darby Translation
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of wise discretion.

Etheridge Translation
7 For Aloha hath not given to us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of discipline [fn]

Murdock Translation
For God hath not given us a spirit of fear, but of energy, and of love, and of instruction.

King James Version (1611)
For God hath not giuen vs the spirit of feare, but of power, of loue, and of a sound minde.

New Living Translation
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

New Life Bible
For God did not give us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit of power and of love and of a good mind.

New Revised Standard
for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.

Geneva Bible (1587)
For God hath not giuen to vs the Spirite of feare, but of power, and of loue, & of a sound minde.

George Lamsa Translation
For God has not given us the spirit of fear but of power and of love and of good discipline.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For God hath not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and love, and correction.

Douay-Rheims Bible
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power and of love and of sobriety.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
For God hath not geuen to vs the spirite of feare: but of power, and of loue, and of a sounde mynde.

Good News Translation
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.

Christian Standard Bible®
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

King James Version
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Lexham English Bible
For God has not given us a spirit of cowardice, but of power and love and self-discipline.

Literal Translation
For God did not give a spirit of cowardice to us, but of power and of love and of self-control.

Young's Literal Translation
for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For God hath not geuen vs the sprete of feare, but of power, and of loue, and of right vnderstondynge.

Mace New Testament (1729)
for the spirit, which God has given us, is not a spirit of timidity, but of fortitude, of benevolence, and of moderation.

New English Translation
For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

New King James Version
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Simplified Cowboy Version
For God did not give us the spirit of a sissy, but a spirit of strength, love, and self-control.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

Legacy Standard Bible
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and self-discipline.

Contextual Overview

⁶ For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 4:14;">[xr] ⁷ For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.good judgment">[fn]Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:15;">[xr] ⁸ Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.Romans 1:16; Ephesians 3:1; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 1:24; 1 Timothy 2:6; 2 Timothy 4:5; Revelation 1:2;">[xr] ⁹ He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own works but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.before the times of the ages">[fn]Romans 3:20; 8:28; 9:11; 16:25; Ephesians 1:4; 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:2; 3:4-5; Hebrews 3:1; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr] ¹⁰ Now, however, it has been revealed through the coming of our Savior Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and through the gospel has brought life and release from death into full view.Romans 16:26; 1 Corinthians 15:54-55; Ephesians 1:9; Colossians 1:26; Titus 1:3; Hebrews 2:14; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr] ¹¹ For the sake of this gospelFor which">[fn] I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.of the Gentiles">[fn]Acts 9:15; Ephesians 3:7-8; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17;">[xr] ¹² That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to mewhat I have entrusted to him">[fn] until that day.Ephesians 3:1; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:9; 4:8; 1:18; 1 Peter 4:19;">[xr] ¹³ Hold on to the pattern of healthy teachings that you have heard from me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.Romans 2:20; 6:17; 1 Timothy 1:10,14; 6:3; 2 Timothy 2:2; 3:14; Titus 1:9; Hebrews 10:23; Revelation 2:25;">[xr] ¹⁴ With the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, protect the good treasure that has been entrusted to you.Romans 8:11; 1 Timothy 6:20;">[xr]

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

the spirit: Acts 20:24, Acts 21:13, Romans 8:15, Hebrews 2:15, 1 John 4:18

but: Micah 3:8, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 10:19, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, Acts 6:8, Acts 9:22, Acts 10:38, 1 Corinthians 2:4

of love: Romans 5:5, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 1:8, 1 Peter 1:22

a sound: Psalms 119:80, Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 8:14, Luke 8:35, Luke 15:17, Acts 26:11, Acts 26:25, 2 Corinthians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 5:14

Reciprocal: Nehemiah 6:13 - that I should Psalms 34:4 - from Psalms 143:10 - thy spirit Proverbs 14:30 - sound Isaiah 11:2 - the spirit of wisdom Ezekiel 2:6 - be not Matthew 25:25 - General Mark 5:15 - and they Luke 1:74 - that we Luke 19:21 - I feared John 7:26 - he speaketh John 14:27 - afraid Acts 4:29 - that 1 Corinthians 13:13 - the greatest 2 Corinthians 3:17 - where Galatians 5:18 - if Philippians 1:28 - in 2 Timothy 2:1 - be Hebrews 10:19 - Having Hebrews 12:18 - General 1 John 4:7 - love is

Cross-References

Matthew 8:27
The men were amazed and said, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey him!"

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear,.... A pusillanimous, cowardly spirit, so as to be afraid of men or devils, of what they will say or do; and so as to be discouraged in, sink under, or be deterred from the work of the Lord, the preaching of the Gospel, opposing the errors of false teachers, and reproving men for their sins, and doing other parts of the ministerial function; such a spirit is not from God, and such a fear brings a snare:

but of power, and such is the Spirit of God, who is called "power from high"; Luke 24:49 by which the minds of Christ's servants are fortified against reproaches and persecutions for his sake, and are strengthened to resist Satan's temptations, to endure hardness as good soldiers of Christ, to quit themselves like men, in opposition to false teachers, and to do the will and work of God:

and of love; to God, and Christ, and his church, and which is a fruit of the Holy Spirit; and such who have it seek not their own ease and credit, but the glory of God, the interest of Christ, and the good of souls; and having such a spirit, and fired with such love, they are not easily intimidated by the adversary;

and of a sound mind: in the principles and doctrines of the Gospel; and which shows itself in a prudent conduct and behaviour; in sobriety, moderation, temperance, purity, and honesty; all which may be signified by the word here used: and these who have such dispositions and qualities from God, will not easily give way to the enemies of religion, or decline their duty for fear of them.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear - A timorous and servile spirit. This is said in order to encourage Timothy, who was not improbably modest and diffident.

But of power - Power to encounter foes and dangers; power to bear up under trials; power to triumph in persecutions. That is, it is the nature of the gospel to inspire the mind with holy courage; compare, however, Luke 24:49.

And of love - Love to God and to the souls of men. The tendency of This, also, is to “cast out fear” 1 John 4:18, and to make the mind bold and constant. Nothing will do more to inspire courage, to make a man fearless of danger, or ready to endure privation and persecution, than “love.” The love of country, and wife, and children, and home, makes the most timid bold when they are assailed; and the love of Christ and of a dying world nerves the soul to great enterprises, and sustains it in the deepest sorrows.

And of a sound mind - The Greek word denotes one of sober mind; a man of prudence and discretion. The state referred to here is that in which the mind is well balanced, and under right influences; in which it sees things in their just proportions and relations; in which it is not feverish and excited, but when everything is in its proper place. It was this state of mind which Timothy was exhorted to cultivate; this which Paul regarded as so necessary to the performance of the duties of his office. It is as needful now for the minister of religion as it was then.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 7. God hath not given us the spirit of fear — Here is an allusion to the giving of the law on mount Sinai. This was communicated with such terrible majesty as to engender fear in all the Israelites: even Moses, on the occasion, did exceedingly fear and tremble. The Gospel was ushered in, in a much milder manner; every thing was placed on a level with the human intellect; and within reach of every human spirit. Nothing was terrific, nothing forbidding; but all was inviting. The very spirit and genius of it was a spirit of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

Instead of δειλιας, fear, some MSS. and versions have δουλειας, servitude or bondage; God hath not given unto us the spirit of BONDAGE-but of power, δυναμεως, to work miracles, to confound enemies, to support us in trials, and enable us to do that which is lawful and right in his sight. And of love, which enables us to hear, believe, hope, and endure all things; and is the incentive to all obedience. Of a sound mind, σωφρονισμου, of self-possession and government, according to some. But a sound mind implies much more; it means a clear understanding, a sound judgment, a rectified will, holy passions, heavenly tempers; in a word, the whole soul harmonized in all its powers and faculties; and completely regulated and influenced so as to think, speak, and act aright in all things. The apostle says, God hath given the spirit of these things; they are not factitious; they are not assumed for times and circumstances; they are radical powers and tempers; each produced by its proper principle.