5. I remember the sincere faith you have, the kind of faith that your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice also had. I am sure that you have it also.
6. For this reason I remind you to keep alive the gift that God gave you when I laid my hands on you.
7. For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
8. Do not be ashamed, then, of witnessing for our Lord; nor be ashamed of me, a prisoner for Christ's sake. Instead, take your part in suffering for the Good News, as God gives you the strength to do it.