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2 Timothy 1:7 Bible Verse Comparisons & Commentaries

NKJV: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

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

NIV: For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

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

Geneva Bible: For God hath not given to us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Bible Breakdown – Commentary

The NKJV MacArthur Study Bible tells us: (find on here: http://bit.ly/JMstudybible -not an affiliate link)

- spirit of fear - the Greek word, which can also be translated “timidity”, denotes a cowardly, shameful fear caused by a weak, selfish character. The threat of Roman persecution, which was escalating under Nero, the hostility of those in the Ephesian church who resented Timothy’s leadership, and the assaults of false teachers with their sophisticated systems of deceptions may have been overwhelming Timothy. But if he was fearful, it didn’t come from God. - power - Positively, God has already given believers all the spiritual resources they need for every trial and threat (Matt. 10:19-20). Divine power—effective, productive spiritual energy belongs to believers (Eph. 1:18-20; 3:20, Zech. 4:6). - love - This kind of love centers on pleasing God and seeking others’ welfare before one’s own [...]. - sound mind - Refers to a discipline, self-controlled, and properly prioritized mind. This is the opposite of fear and cowardice that causes disorder and confusion. Focusing on the sovereign nature and perfect purposes of our eternal God allows believers to control their lives with godly wisdom and confidence in every situation [...].

The 1599 Geneva Bible simply says: (find on here: http://bit.ly/1599gbible -not an affiliate link)

- To pierce us through, and terrify us, as men whom the Lord will destroy.

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Godliness:

• Godliness as a Central Theme: Emphasis on living a life that reflects devotion to God through actions and behavior.

• Practical Godliness: Instructions on maintaining faith, good conscience, and living out the teachings of Jesus Christ in daily life.

• Spiritual Discipline: Encourages believers to engage in prayer, worship, and studying scripture to grow in godliness.

Qualities of Leaders:

• Study and Learn: Leaders are urged to diligently study the scriptures and seek understanding of the faith.

• Personal Growth: Continuous personal and spiritual growth is essential for leaders, ensuring they are rooted in sound doctrine.

• Teaching and Preaching: Leaders should preach and teach what they have learned, sharing their understanding of the gospel with others.

• Integrity and Example: Leaders are called to be examples of godly living, exhibiting qualities such as integrity, patience, kindness, and humility.

• Guarding the Faith: Emphasis on safeguarding the truth of the gospel against false teachings and ensuring the community remains faithful to true doctrine.

Key Verses:

• 1 Timothy 4:7-8: “Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

• 2 Timothy 2:15: “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”

• 1 Timothy 3:1-7: Describes the qualifications for overseers and deacons, emphasizing character, family management, and faith.