2 Timothy 17

2 Timothy 1:7 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, often cited for its encouragement and exhortation to spiritual courage and strength. The verse reads: "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind" (KJV). The original Greek text is: "Οὐ γάρ ἐδώκας ἡμῖν πνεῦμα δειλίας, ἀλλὰ δυνάμεως καὶ ἀγάπης καὶ σωφροσύνης." This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy, his protégé, where he encourages Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God that is within him and not to be ashamed of testifying about the Lord. The phrase "spirit of fear" is often interpreted as a lack of courage or timidity, while "power, love, and a sound mind" are seen as divine attributes given to believers to overcome fear and live boldly for Christ. In Hebrew, the verse can be translated as: "כי לא נתן לנו אלוהים רוח פחד, אלא כוח ואהבה ודעת טובה." Translations in other relevant languages include: Latin ("Non enim dedit Deus nobis spiritum timiditatis, sed virtutis, et caritatis, et sobrietatis"), French ("Car ce n'est pas un esprit de timidité que Dieu nous a donné, mais un esprit de force, d'amour et de sagesse"), and German ("Denn Gott hat uns nicht einen Geist der Furcht gegeben, sondern der Kraft und der Liebe und der Besonnenheit"). The context of this verse emphasizes the importance of embracing God's gifts and living with courage, love, and self-discipline.