2 Timothy 1:6-7 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Address and salutation. "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord." The language is similar to what is found in other of Paul's Epistles. The peculiarity is that his apostleship is here associated with the promise of the gospel, which like a rainbow spans our sky in this dark world. It is the promise by preeminence;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

For the which cause for wherefore, A.V.; through the laying for by the putting, A.V. For which cause ( δι ἣν αἰτίαν ) ; so 2 Timothy 1:12 and Titus 1:13 , but nowhere else in St. Paul's Epistles, though common elsewhere. The clause seems to depend upon the words immediately preceding, "I am persuaded in thee also; for which cause," etc. Stir up ( ἀναζωπυρεῖν ) ; here only in the New Testament, but found in the LXX . of Genesis 45:27 and I Ma Genesis 13:7 ,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

The apostle's admonition to Timothy to stir up the gift of God within him. It was because of his persuasion of Timothy's faith, and perhaps of the apprehension that the young disciple had been depressed by his own long imprisonment, that he addressed him in this manner. I. THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS POSSESSED BY TIMOTHY . "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance to stir up the gift of God which is in thee by means of the laying on of my hands." 1 . He refers to the special gift... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

Quickening the memory. "I put thee in remembrance." Timothy was not to create a gospel, but to preach one. The facts and doctrines were matters of revelation, and Timothy had the humbler task of expanding and applying them. All through his gospel was to be that of the faith once delivered to the saints. I. REMEMBRANCE IS NEEDED . Why? Memory is liable to slumber and to sleep. Do we mourn over this fact, and ask why this precious faculty was not stronger? Consider! Could you... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

Stirring the fire. "Stir up the gift that is in thee." Literally, "stir up ( ἀναζωπυρεῖν ) the fire!" There may be fuel—even of God's Word—but all fires die out unless from time to time they are stirred up. I. THE FARE WAS THERE . His heart's altar fire had been lighted. It had descended as a Divine flame from on high. But in the best of men there is danger of absence of watchfulness, for, like the light on the Jewish altar, the fire is not to die out night nor day. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:7

Gave us not for hath not given us, A.V.; a spirit of fearfulness for the spirit of fear, A.V.; and for of, A.V.; discipline for of a sound mind, A.V. A spirit of fearfulness; or, cowardice, as the word δειλία exactly means in classical Greek, where it is very common, though it only occurs here in the New Testament. δειλός also has a reproachful sense, both in classical Greek, and also in the LXX ., and in the New Testament. It seems certain, therefore, that St. Paul... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:7

The Divine equipment for arduous service in the Church. The apostle here adds a reason for the injunction just given. I. NEGATIVELY . "For God did not give us the spirit of cowardice." 1 . This refers to the time of the ordination of Timothy and of the apostle. Courage is an essential qualification for ministers of the gospel. 2 . Cowardice is unworthy of those who have received the gospel in trust. The fear of man has a very wide dominion, but those who fear God ought to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:6

That 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 cause to which he had been set apart. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:7

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... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:6-7

2 Timothy 1:6-7. Wherefore Because I remember this; I put thee in remembrance Because of my love to thee; that thou stir up the gift of God That is, every gift which the grace of God has given thee. The word αναζωπυρειν is a metaphorical expression, borrowed from stirring up fire when it is almost extinct, and thereby causing it to burn with a fresh flame. The meaning is, that Timothy was to embrace the opportunities which his station afforded him for improving his spiritual gifts, by... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 1:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Timothy 1:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Timothy 1:6-7

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