KJV ORIGINAL
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God doesn't want us to live in fear—instead, He gives us strength, love, and the ability to think clearly and make good decisions.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote this letter to his young protégé Timothy, who was leading the church in Ephesus and facing challenges that may have caused him to feel timid or afraid. Timothy was dealing with false teachers, persecution, and the heavy responsibility of church leadership at a young age. Paul was encouraging Timothy to be bold in his ministry despite these difficulties.
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