2 Timothy 1:6

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“For which cause I remind thee to stir up the gift of God that is in thee through the putting on of my hands,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Timothy 1:6 — 19 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 35:26And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair.
  2. Exodus 36:2Then Moses summoned Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the LORD had gifted—everyone whose heart stirred him to come and do the work.
  3. Isaiah 43:26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.
  4. Matthew 25:15To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey.
  5. Matthew 25:25So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’
  6. Luke 19:13Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.
  7. Acts 8:17Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
  8. Acts 19:6And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
  9. Romans 12:6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
  10. 1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not extinguish the Spirit.
  11. 1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
  12. 1 Timothy 4:14Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.
  13. 2 Timothy 2:14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
  14. 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
  15. Hebrews 6:2instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
  16. 1 Peter 4:10As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.
  17. 2 Peter 1:12Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
  18. 2 Peter 3:1Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
  19. Jude 1:5Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.

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