For this reason. "Because I am sure that you do have this sincere faith." Keep alive the gift. This is the gift which God gave him. This means it is a supernormal gift from the Spirit. See note on 1 Timothy 4:14. The gift was evidently the ability to direct others (compare 1 Corinthians 12:28 and note). When I laid my hands on you. Compare Acts 9:17; Acts 10:44; Acts 13:3; Acts 19:6 and notes. God gave the gift when Paul laid his hands on him.

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