2 Timothy · Chapter 1 · Strength
2 Timothy 1:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.
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WEB · World English Bible
"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."
KJV · King James Version
"For1063 God2316 hath1325 not3756 given1325 us2254 the spirit4151 of fear1167; but235 of power1411, and2532 of love26, and2532 of a sound mind4995."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses hath, not, given, the, while the WEB renders these as didn, give, self, control. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
2 Timothy 1:7 in 2 Timothy 1
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 2 Timothy 1:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 2 Timothy 1. Read the full chapter →
- v.5 having been reminded of the sincere faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.
- v.6 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.
- v.7 For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.
- v.8 Therefore don’t be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God,
- v.9 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
Book background
About the Book of 2 Timothy
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 66–67 AD
- Audience
- Timothy — and through him, every Christian minister
- Chapters
- 4
2 Timothy is Paul's deathbed letter — a torch passed to Timothy. He charges him to guard the gospel, endure suffering, preach the Word "in season and out of season" (4:2), and reach his finish line as Paul has: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (4:7). The book contains the great affirmation that "all Scripture is breathed out by God" (3:16).
Setting: Paul's final letter, written from a Roman dungeon awaiting execution.
Key themes: endurance · scripture · gospel · faithfulness · finishing well
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 2 Timothy 1:7
2 Timothy 1:7 contains 15 words in 4 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear
FGDGUA
- 2
but of power
BOP
- 3
love
L
- 4
and self-control.
AS
Frequently asked
FAQ about 2 Timothy 1:7
What does 2 Timothy 1:7 say?
2 Timothy 1:7 reads: "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." — from the New Testament, 2 Timothy (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 2 Timothy 1:7 in?
2 Timothy 1:7 is in the book of 2 Timothy, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 66–67 AD. 2 Timothy is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to Timothy — and through him, every Christian minister. Best known for "all Scripture is breathed out by God" and "I have fought the good fight".
What is 2 Timothy 1:7 about?
2 Timothy 1:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength, with related themes including Anxiety. Within 2 Timothy, 2 Timothy is Paul's deathbed letter — a torch passed to Timothy. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 2 Timothy 1:7 in WEB and KJV?
2 Timothy 1:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "For1063 God2316 hath1325 not3756 given1325 us2254 the spirit4151 of fear1167; but235 of power1411, and2532 of love26, and2532 of a sound mind4995.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 2 Timothy 1:7?
2 Timothy 1:7 is 15 words in the WEB translation (78 characters), broken into 4 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 5 seconds.
How can I memorise 2 Timothy 1:7?
To memorise 2 Timothy 1:7, split it into its 4 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 2 Timothy 1:7 matter in 2 Timothy?
2 Timothy is Paul's deathbed letter — a torch passed to Timothy. He charges him to guard the gospel, endure suffering, preach the Word "in season and out of season" (4:2), and reach his finish line as Paul has: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" (4:7). The book contains the great affirmation that "all Scripture is breathed out by God" (3:16). 2 Timothy 1:7 sits within this larger story — 2 Timothy as a whole emphasises endurance, scripture, gospel.
How can I apply 2 Timothy 1:7 today?
Many readers use 2 Timothy 1:7 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 2 Timothy 1:7 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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