2 Timothy
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV) speaks to fear, courage, and power of spirit — words set in 2 Timothy, Paul's final letter. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
Psalms 56:3“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 1:8“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
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Common questions
What does 2 Timothy 1:7 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Timothy 1:7 reads: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." The verse speaks to fear, courage, and power of spirit. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Timothy 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Timothy 1:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." is 2 Timothy 1:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Timothy chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Timothy 1:7?
Verses that sit beside 2 Timothy 1:7 include Psalms 56:3, Romans 8:31, and Joshua 1:9. Reading them alongside 2 Timothy 1:7 deepens the theme of fear.
How can I pray with 2 Timothy 1:7?
Read 2 Timothy 1:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.