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2 Timothy 1:4-6
Contemporary English Version
2 Timothy 1:4-6
Contemporary English Version
4 I remember how you cried, and I want to see you, because this would make me truly happy. 5 (A) I also remember the genuine faith of your mother Eunice. Your grandmother Lois had the same sort of faith, and I am sure you have it as well. 6 So I ask you to make full use of the gift God gave you when I placed my hands on you.[a] Use it well.
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- 1.6 when I placed my hands on you: Church leaders placed their hands on people who were being appointed to preach or teach (see 2 Timothy 4.14).
2 Timothy 1:4-6
New International Version
2 Timothy 1:4-6
New International Version
4 Recalling your tears,(A) I long to see you,(B) so that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith,(C) which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice(D) and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
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6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.(E)
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