![]() But in proportion to the excellence of the character is the desirability of its being full of force. No one would wish to arouse a bad man, for like a viper he is all the worse for being awake. Was a choice spirit and therefore it was desirable to see it strong, brave and energetic. It is a gracious hint to his young friend, indicating to him "how Paul esteems Timothy's faith, considers it a model, with which sincere acts of other men's faith are compared in Paul's mind" (Lenski). The occasion for this reminding is not indicated, but something had happened at Rome under Paul's eyes which strongly reminded him of Timothy's faith. The "call to remembrance" of the King James does not adequately give the force of the word. In some way or other, Paul had been reminded of Timothy’s sincere faith. So the Greek is literally " Having received a reminder” It's like a "memorandum" that comes to mind. Paul could have easily focused on his self in a cell and had a pity party but instead he repeatedly emphasized that he remember Timothy. The fact that Paul remembered Timothy would certainly encourage him. Hupomnesis is Paul's third reference to his memories ("remember" in v3, "recall" in v4) and denotes an external reminding. Mindful ( 5280)( hupomnesis) speaks of an act of recollection especially excited by a person or thing. Deserted by many of his friends, and in the feebleness of old age, expecting a cruel death, he cherishes the memory of his beloved young disciple, and longs to look once more upon his face. I am mindful (literally "taking remembrance") is two Greek words, lambano ( 2983) meaning to receive or take in whatever manner and hupomnesis ( 5280) ( hupó = under + mimnesko = to remind) meaning remembrance, recalling, thinking about something again, causing oneself to remember, refreshing one's memory. Paul reminds Timothy of his God given faith and godly heritage which should enable daily living and the diligent fulfillment of his holy calling in Christ. 2 Timothy 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries. ![]() ![]() Young's Literal: taking remembrance of the unfeigned faith that is in thee, that dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that also in thee.įOR I AM MINDFUL: hupomnesin labon (AAPMSN) tes en: Wuest: having been reminded of the unhypocritical faith which is in you, which is of such a nature as to have been at home first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and concerning which I have come to a settled persuasion, is at home in you also Phillips: I often think of that genuine faith of yours - a faith that first appeared in your grandmother Lois, then in Eunice your mother, and is now, I am convinced, in you as well. ![]() NLT: I know that you sincerely trust the Lord, for you have the faith of your mother, Eunice, and your grandmother, Lois. KJV: When 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. Greek: hu pomnesin labon ( AAPMSN) t es en soi anupokritou pisteos, eti s enokesen ( 3SAAI) proton en te mamme sou Loidi kai te metri sou Eunike, pepeismai ( 1SRPI) de hoti kai en soi.Īmplified: I am calling up memories of your sincere and unqualified faith (the leaning of your entire personality on God in Christ in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness), that first lived permanently in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am persuaded, in you also. Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permissionĬompiled from Jensen's Survey of the NT and Wilkinson's Talk Thru the BibleĢ Timothy 1:5 For I am mindful ( AAPMSN) of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt ( 3AAI) in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure ( 1SRPI) that it is in you as well ( NASB: Lockman) ![]()
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