2 Timothy 1:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)6 The reason I am reminding you [of these things] is so that you will rekindle the gift from God, which is in your life through the laying on my hands. [Note: This “gift” was probably his ordination to serve as an evangelist (See 4:1-5), and in addition, may have included a supernatural “spiritual gift” bestowed by the apostle Paul]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17696 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition6 That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)6 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. See the chapterCommon English Bible6 Because of this, I’m reminding you to revive God’s gift that is in you through the laying on of my hands. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version6 Because of this, I admonish you to revive the grace of God, which is in you by the imposition of my hands. See the chapter |