In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul charges Timothy to preach the word — the active use of the gift he is told to fan into flame here.

Romans 12:6-8 lists spiritual gifts and says 'let us use them' — directly echoing the need to fan the gift into flame.

2 Peter 3:1 uses the same 'stirring up' language, directly echoing the fanning of the gift.

1 Peter 4:11 continues the gift-use theme, specifying speaking and serving with God's strength — the manner for exercising the gift.

1 Peter 4:10 commands using the gift to serve others — the same purpose for which Timothy's gift is to be stirred.

1 Timothy 4:14 describes the same gift given through laying on of hands by the elders, complementing Paul's personal role.

1 Thessalonians 5:19 says 'do not quench the Spirit' — the negative counterpart to fanning the gift into flame.

In Matthew 25:15-30, the parable of the talents urges using what God gives — the same imperative behind stirring up the gift.

In Acts 19:6, Paul's laying on of hands brings spiritual gifts, directly paralleling how Timothy received his gift.

Acts 8:17 shows apostles laying hands to impart the Spirit — the same gesture by which Timothy received his gift through Paul.

Luke 19:13 commands servants to 'engage in business' with the minas — a parallel call to actively use the gift received.

In 1 Timothy 5:22, Paul warns against hasty laying on of hands — complementing this verse's reference to the gift received through that same act.

Acts 13:3 describes the church laying hands on Barnabas and Saul to commission them for mission, paralleling Timothy's setting apart.

Acts 6:6 depicts the apostles laying hands on the seven deacons, a similar commissioning through prayer and laying on of hands.

Colossians 4:17 exhorts Archippus to fulfill his ministry, paralleling Paul's charge to Timothy to stir up his gift.

Acts 9:17 shows Ananias laying hands on Saul to impart healing and the Holy Spirit, similar to Paul's act for Timothy.

Acts 8:18 describes laying on of hands for giving the Holy Spirit, a similar impartation practice to Timothy's gift.

In 2 Peter 1:13, Peter uses 'stir up' language similarly — both urge believers to be roused to faithful action.

Matthew 25:25 shows a servant hiding his talent out of fear, contrasting with Paul's call to fan Timothy's gift into flame.