• 2 Timothy 1:6
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 6 δι’ Through ἣν which αἰτίαν cause ἀναμιμνήσκω I am reminding up σε you ἀναζωπυρεῖν to be making live (as) fire again τὸ the χάρισμα gracious gift τοῦ of the θεοῦ, God, ὅ which ἐστιν is ἐν in σοὶ you διὰ through τῆς the ἐπιθέσεως putting upon τῶν of the χειρῶν hands μου· of me;

  • 2 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 1
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 1:6

      stir up like a fire: With this word picture, Paul urges Timothy to keep using his gift energetically. The form of the Greek verb rendered “stir up like a fire” implies continuous action; one scholar suggests that it means “to keep the fire burning at full flame.” In ancient times, it was common for people to keep smoldering embers on hand so that fire was always readily available. Paul does not here imply that Timothy’s spiritual “gift of God” is like an extinguished fire that needs to be started anew. Rather, it is like a fire of burning hot coals that needs only to be stirred up to burn more intensely.

      the gift of God: As he did in his preceding letter, Paul writes of a gift that Timothy received in the past. (See study note on 1Ti 4:14.) There are some differences between the two accounts, however. Paul here mentions that he was the one laying his hands on Timothy. He does not mention the body of elders; nor does Paul refer to a prophecy, as he did in the earlier letter. Thus, it is not known whether he refers to the same occasion or to another one. In any case, the gift that Paul here mentions seems to involve a gift of holy spirit​—the imparting to Timothy of some special ability that helped him to fulfill his assignment.

      the laying of my hands on you: See study note on Ac 6:6.