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Stir up the gift of God.

Stir up the gift of God.

(ESV)

6 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,

. Wherefore—Greek, “For which cause,” namely, because thou hast inherited, didst once possess, and I trust (“am persuaded”) still dost possess, such unfeigned faith

stir up—literally, “rekindle,” “revive the spark of”; the opposite of “quench” or “extinguish” (). Paul does not doubt the existence of real faith in Timothy, but he desires it to be put into active exercise. Timothy seems to have become somewhat remiss from being so long without Paul ().

2 Timothy 2:22 22 So mflee nyouthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with othose who call on the Lord pfrom a pure heart.

2 Timothy 1:7 7 for God gave us oa spirit not of fear but pof power and love and self-control.

gift of God—the spiritual grace received for his ministerial office, either at his original ordination, or at his consecration to the particular office of superintending the Ephesian Church (see on ),

1 Timothy 4:14 14 uDo not neglect the gift you have, which was given you vby prophecy when the council of elders wlaid their hands on you.

imparting fearlessness, power, love, and a sound mind ()