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2 Timothy 1:11

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

2 Timothy 1:11

Verse 11 of 18

Scripture focus

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

2 Timothy 1:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Timothy 1:11

Theological / Devotional

Appointed. That is, by God (see on 1 Tim. 1:1 ; 2:7).

Preacher. See on 1 Tim. 2:7.

Apostle. Paul claims this title because of his direct call by Jesus to the ministry (see 1 Cor. 15:8, 9). For a discussion as to the meaning of “apostle” see on Mark 3:14; Acts 1:2.

Teacher. This completes the threefold concept that constitutes Paul’s understanding of his ministerial commission.

Of the Gentiles. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the omission of these words. However, as Paul wrote in 1 Tim. 2:7, he was sent to the Gentiles as their special apostle (see Acts 9:15; Rom. 11:13; 15:16; Gal. 1:15, 16; 2:7, 8; Eph. 3:8; 1 Tim. 2:7).

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