Intellectual Virtues
2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.


1. Intelligence, which is that act of reason whereby we under. stand every particular concerning everything.

2. Science, which is that act of reason whereby we know all truth in all things.

3. Sapience, which is that act of reason whereby we understand and perceive what will follow from everything.

4. Prudence, which is that act of reason whereby we observe the fittest opportunities for the effecting of all things.

5. Art or skill, which is that act of reason whereby we know how to effect everything most skilfully.

(J. Barlow, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

WEB: For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.




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