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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1.htm">New International Version</a> 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. <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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, <a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this reason I remind you to kindle anew the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands. <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And for this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. <a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So I ask you to make full use of the gift God gave you when I placed my hands on you. Use it well. <a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You received a gift from God when I placed my hands on you [to ordain you]. Now I'm reminding you to fan that gift into flames. <a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For this reason I remind you to keep alive the gift that God gave you when I laid my hands on you. <a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Because of this I remind you to rekindle God's gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For which cause I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For which cause I remind you to stir up the gift of God that is in you through the putting on of my hands, <a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this reason I remind you to kindle anew the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands. <a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God that is in thee through the putting on of my hands, <a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> By which I remind thee of the cause to light up the favor of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For which cause I admonish thee, that thou stir up the grace of God which is in thee, by the imposition of my hands. <a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Because of this, I admonish you to revive the grace of God, which is in you by the imposition of my hands. <a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. <a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For this reason, I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hand. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Because of this, I remind you to rouse the gift of God that is in you by laying on of my hands.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Wherefore I exhort you to kindle up the gift of God that is in you by the laying on of my hands. <a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> On account of which cause I remind you to revive and refire the gift of God which is in you by the laying on of my hands. <a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For which cause I remind thee that thou fan into a flame the divine gift, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands. <a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> For which reason I remind you to exert the divine gifts you received, when I gave you the imposition of hands. <a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For which cause, I put you in remembrance that you stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of hands. <a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God which is in thee through the imposition of my hands. <a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=48" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Patience in Persecution</a> 5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well. 6<a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: Di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/156.htm" title="156: aitian (N-AFS) -- From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime.">reason</a> <a href="/greek/363.htm" title="363: anamimnēskō (V-PIA-1S) -- To remind, admonish, be reminded, remind myself; pass: I remember, recall. From ana and mimnesko; to remind; to recollect.">I remind</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/329.htm" title="329: anazōpyrein (V-PNA) -- To stir up the fire, fan the flame of. From ana and a compound of the base of zoon and pur; to re-enkindle.">to fan into flame</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5486.htm" title="5486: charisma (N-ANS) -- From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1936.htm" title="1936: epitheseōs (N-GFS) -- A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition.">laying on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheirōn (N-GFP) -- A hand. ">hands.</a> 7For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a> There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ... <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a> They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. <a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a> Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a> Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a> If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a> But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. <a href="/numbers/11-16.htm">Numbers 11:16-17</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. / And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a> And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why I put you in remembrance that you stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands.I put.<a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">2 Timothy 2:14</a> Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.<a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Isaiah 43:26</a> Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.<a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a> If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.that.<a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.<a href="/exodus/35-26.htm">Exodus 35:26</a> And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun goats' hair.<a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Exodus 36:2</a> And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:by the.<a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17,18</a> Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost… <a href="/acts/19-6.htm">Acts 19:6</a> And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.<a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-4.htm">Afresh</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/3-17.htm">Fan</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/8-4.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Imposition</a> <a href="/malachi/1-10.htm">Kindle</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">Remind</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Afresh</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-24.htm">Fan</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-2.htm">Imposition</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Kindle</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-2.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Power</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Remind</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Stir</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 1</div>1. <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.</a> 6. <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;</a> 8. <a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">to be steadfast and patient in persecution;</a> 13. <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.</a> 15. <a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase indicates that the following exhortation is based on the foundation of Timothy's genuine faith and heritage. It emphasizes the importance of building upon the spiritual legacy and the faith that has been entrusted to him.I remind you Paul's use of "remind" suggests that Timothy is already aware of what Paul is about to say, but it is necessary to bring it to the forefront of his mind. This reflects the pastoral relationship between Paul and Timothy, where Paul acts as a mentor, encouraging and guiding Timothy in his ministry. It also highlights the human tendency to forget or neglect spiritual gifts and responsibilities, necessitating reminders.to fan into flame The imagery of fanning into flame suggests a small fire that needs to be rekindled or intensified. This metaphor indicates that spiritual gifts require active cultivation and effort to grow and be effective. It implies that Timothy's gift may have diminished in intensity and needs to be revitalized. This concept is consistent with the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are called to actively develop and use their God-given abilities.the gift of God The "gift of God" refers to the spiritual gift or gifts that Timothy received, which are divinely bestowed for the purpose of ministry and edification of the church. This aligns with the broader New Testament teaching on spiritual gifts, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a> and <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12</a>, where gifts are given by the Holy Spirit for the common good. The specific nature of Timothy's gift is not detailed, allowing for a broader application to various gifts within the body of Christ.which is in you This phrase emphasizes the personal and internal nature of the gift. It is not an external possession but something that resides within Timothy, indicating a personal responsibility to nurture and utilize it. This internalization of the gift underscores the intimate relationship between the believer and the Holy Spirit, who empowers and equips for service.through the laying on of my hands The laying on of hands is a biblical practice associated with the impartation of spiritual gifts, blessing, and commissioning for ministry. This act signifies a transfer of authority and a recognition of God's calling on an individual's life. In the context of Timothy, it reflects the apostolic authority of Paul and the communal affirmation of Timothy's role in ministry. This practice is seen in other parts of Scripture, such as <a href="/acts/13-3.htm">Acts 13:3</a> and <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a>, where it is associated with ordination and the setting apart for specific tasks.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and encouragement. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of Paul, recipient of the letter, tasked with leading the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was serving as a church leader, known for its diverse culture and challenges to Christian faith. 4. <a href="/topical/l/laying_on_of_hands.htm">Laying on of Hands</a> A significant event in Timothy's life, symbolizing the impartation of spiritual gifts and authority. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gift_of_god.htm">Gift of God</a> Refers to the spiritual gifts and calling Timothy received, which Paul urges him to rekindle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/rekindling_spiritual_gifts.htm">Rekindling Spiritual Gifts</a> Believers are encouraged to actively nurture and develop the spiritual gifts God has given them. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mentorship.htm">The Role of Mentorship</a> Paul’s relationship with Timothy highlights the importance of mentorship in spiritual growth and leadership development. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_remembrance.htm">The Power of Remembrance</a> Remembering past spiritual experiences and affirmations can strengthen faith and resolve in current challenges. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_ministry.htm">Active Participation in Ministry</a> Spiritual gifts are not to be dormant; they require active participation and engagement in ministry. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_authority.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Authority</a> The laying on of hands signifies the importance of recognizing and submitting to spiritual authority and commissioning.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'stir_up_the_gift'_mean.htm">What does "Stir Up the Gift" mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_deeply_longs_for_justice.htm">What does 'Stir Up the Gift' mean?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_overcoming_shyness.htm">What does the Bible say about overcoming shyness?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_being_called_to_preach_mean.htm">What does being called to preach mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Wherefore I put thee in remembrance.--Wherefore (seeing that I am so thoroughly persuaded of thy faith) I am determined to put thee in remembrance . . . It seems, from the general tenor of the Epistle, that Timothy was deeply cast down by the imprisonment of St. Paul. Timothy, as well as the martyr himself, was conscious that the end of that great and glorious career of his old master was at last come; and the heart of the younger man sank--as well it might--under the prospect of having to fight the Lord's battle at Ephesus--that famous centre of Greek culture and of Oriental luxury--against enemies without and enemies within, alone, and without the help of the great genius, the master mind, and the indomitable courage of the man who for a quarter of a century had been the guiding spirit of Gentile Christianity, and his dear and intimate friend. So St. Paul now, persuaded that faith burned in his disciple's heart with the old steady flame, but knowing, too, that he was dispirited and heavy-hearted, was minded, if possible, to cheer up the fainting heart, and to inspire it with fresh courage to fight the Master's fight when he (St. Paul) had left the scene.That thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.--The Greek word rendered "stir up" literally means to kindle up, to fan into flame. Chrysostom brings home the great lesson taught by this word, which belongs to all Christ's people alike, when he quotes <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm" title="Quench not the Spirit.">1Thessalonians 5:19</a>, "Quench not the Spirit;" for it is in our power both to quench this Spirit and also to fan it into flame. The "gift of God" here alluded to is that special gift of the Spirit conferred on Timothy at his ordination, and which included, in his case, powers necessary for the performance of the many and important duties to which he was in the providence of God called, especially those gifts of ruling and teaching which are necessary for the chief pastor's office. This "gift of God" was conferred through the medium of the hands laid on Timothy's head at his ordination at Lystra. In this act the presbytery at Lystra were joined with the Apostle. (See <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm" title="Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.">1Timothy 4:14</a>.) We know that St. Paul frequently uses for his illustrations of Christian life scenes well known among the Greek heathen nations of the Old World, such as the Greek athletic games. Is it not possible (the suggestion is Wordsworth's) that the Apostle while here charging Timothy to take care that the sacred fire of the Holy Ghost did not languish in his heart, while urging him to watch the flame, to keep it burning brightly, to fan the flame if burning dimly--is it not possible that St. Paul had in mind the solemn words of the Roman law, "Let them watch the eternal flame of the public hearth"? (Cicero, de Legibus, xi. 8.) The failure of the flame was regarded as an omen of dire misfortune, and the watchers, if they neglected the duty, were punished with the severest penalties.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - For the which cause for wherefore, A.V.; through the laying for by the putting, A.V. For which cause (δι η{ν αἰτίαν); so ver. 12 and <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Titus 1:13</a>, 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 <a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Genesis 45:27</a> and I Macc. 13:7, in an intransitive sense, "to revive." In both passages it is contrasted with a previous state of despondency (<a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Genesis 45:26</a>) or fear (1 Macc. 13:2). We must, therefore, conclude that St. Paul knew Timothy to be cast down and depressed by his own imprisonment and imminent danger, and therefore exhorted him to revive . 'the spirit of power, and of love, and of a sound mind," which was given him at his ordination. The metaphor is taken from kindling slumbering ashes into a flame by the bellows, and the force of ἀνα is to show that the embers had gone down from a previous state of candescence or frame - "to rekindle, light up again." It is a favourite metaphor in classical Greek. The gift of God (τὸ χάρισμα τοῦ Θεοῦ); as <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a> (where see note). The laying on of my hands, together with those of the presbytery (<a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a>; comp. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2, 3</a>). The laying on of hands was also the medium through which the Holy Ghost was given in Confirmation (<a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a>), and in healing (<a href="/mark/16-18.htm">Mark 16:18</a>; comp. <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18, 23</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For Δι’ (Di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. this ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. reason αἰτίαν (aitian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_156.htm">Strong's 156: </a> From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime. I remind ἀναμιμνῄσκω (anamimnēskō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_363.htm">Strong's 363: </a> To remind, admonish, be reminded, remind myself; pass: I remember, recall. From ana and mimnesko; to remind; to recollect. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. to fan into flame ἀναζωπυρεῖν (anazōpyrein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_329.htm">Strong's 329: </a> To stir up the fire, fan the flame of. From ana and a compound of the base of zoon and pur; to re-enkindle. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift χάρισμα (charisma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5486.htm">Strong's 5486: </a> From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. which ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you σοὶ (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. laying on ἐπιθέσεως (epitheseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1936.htm">Strong's 1936: </a> A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. hands. χειρῶν (cheirōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">NT Letters: 2 Timothy 1:6 For this cause I remind you that (2 Tim. 2Ti iiTi ii Tim) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Timothy 1:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Timothy 1:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>