Paul writes from a Roman prison to Timothy, his son in the faith - and verse 7 has become one of the most quoted declarations of spiritual courage in the New Testament.

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Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God According to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus To Timothy my beloved child

Grace mercy and peace from God the Father And Christ Jesus our Lord I thank God Whom I serve as my forefathers did with a pure conscience How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions Night and day longing to see you remembering your tears

That I may be filled with joy having been reminded Of the sincere faith that is in you Which lived first in your grandmother Lois And your mother Eunice and I am persuaded in you also

For this cause I remind you that you should stir up The gift of God which is in you Through the laying on of my hands For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear But of power love and self-control

Therefore don’t be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord Nor of me his prisoner but endure hardship For the Good News according to the power of God Who saved us and called us with a holy calling

Not according to our works But according to his own purpose and grace Which was given to us in Christ Jesus Before times eternal but has now been revealed By the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus

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2 Timothy 1 sung by Psalm Selah. The whole Bible, one chapter at a time.

Published 2026-05-22 · Last updated 2026-06-06
Written by Reid Wender, Editorial Director at Psalmody Press