'Stir' in the Bible

in the hope of somehow making my fellow countrymen jealous [by stirring them up so that they will seek the truth] and perhaps save some of them.

That is why I remind you to fan into flame the gracious gift of God, [that inner fire—the special endowment] which is in you through the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination].

and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds,

I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,