2 Timothy 1:6

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Paul · 1st century AD · Thirteen epistles of the New Testament are traditionally attributed to him

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.

Context

4Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.

6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;