2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
הערת לימוד
Study Note
The declaration 'for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind' addresses a young church leader apparently intimidated by opposition and Paul's imprisonment. The Greek 'deilia' (cowardice/timidity) appears only here in the New Testament, contrasting with 'dunamis' (power), 'agape' (love), and 'sophronismos' (self-discipline/ sound judgment) as the three qualities of the Spirit's disposition. The verse is not a blanket statement that all fear is ungodly but a specific calling to Timothy (and by extension, Christian leadership) not to retreat from vocation because of fear of opposition. It has been widely used in counseling and spiritual direction contexts addressing anxiety, though its primary reference is courage in ministry.
תרגומים נוספים
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.
for God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind;
For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.
הפניות צולבות
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