◄ 2 Timothy 1:11 ►
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New International Version
And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.

New Living Translation
And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News.

English Standard Version
for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,

Berean Standard Bible
to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Berean Literal Bible
to which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher.

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

New King James Version
to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

New American Standard Bible
for which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

NASB 1995
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.

NASB 1977
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.

Legacy Standard Bible
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.

Amplified Bible
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher [of this good news regarding salvation].

Christian Standard Bible
For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,

American Standard Version
whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.

Contemporary English Version
My work is to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

English Revised Version
whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I was appointed to be a messenger of this Good News, an apostle, and a teacher.

Good News Translation
God has appointed me as an apostle and teacher to proclaim the Good News,

International Standard Version
For the sake of this gospel I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.

Majority Standard Bible
to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

NET Bible
For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

New Heart English Bible
For this, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Webster's Bible Translation
To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

Weymouth New Testament
of which I have been appointed a preacher, Apostle and teacher, to the Gentiles.

World English Bible
For this I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,

Berean Literal Bible
to which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher.

Young's Literal Translation
to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,

Smith's Literal Translation
To which I was set a herald, and sent, teacher of the nations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherein I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and teacher of the Gentiles.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Of this Gospel, I have been appointed a preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

New American Bible
for which I was appointed preacher and apostle and teacher.

New Revised Standard Version
For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He by whom I am appointed a preacher, an Apostle and a teacher of the Gentiles.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
to which I have been appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles;

Godbey New Testament
unto which I have been placed a herald, and an apostle, and teacher:

Haweis New Testament
whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

Mace New Testament
For this I was establish'd the herald, the apostle, and doctor of the Gentiles, this has drawn upon me the evils I suffer.

Weymouth New Testament
of which I have been appointed a preacher, Apostle and teacher, to the Gentiles.

Worrell New Testament
for which I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.

Worsley New Testament
and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles:

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Context
Patience in Persecution
…10And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel, 11to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. 12For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.…
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Cross References
Acts 9:15
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—

1 Timothy 2:7
For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

Ephesians 3:7-8
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. / Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,

Galatians 1:15-16
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,

1 Corinthians 1:1
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

Colossians 1:25
I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,

1 Corinthians 9:16-17
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

Acts 26:16-18
‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’

Romans 15:16
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 15:9-10
For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. / But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

2 Corinthians 11:5-6
I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.” / Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

Acts 13:2-3
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Galatians 2:7-8
On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised. / For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.

1 Thessalonians 2:4
Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

Ephesians 3:7,8
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power…

See on

1 Timothy 1:7
Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

1 Timothy 2:7
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

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2 Timothy 1
1. Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.
6. He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;
8. to be steadfast and patient in persecution;
13. and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.
15. Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.














Berean Study Bible
to which
This phrase refers back to the "gospel" mentioned in the preceding verse. The Greek word "eis" is used here, indicating purpose or direction. Paul is emphasizing his divine calling and the specific mission entrusted to him by God. This highlights the intentionality of God's plan and the divine orchestration in Paul's life, reminding believers that their own callings are part of a greater divine purpose.

I was appointed
The Greek word "tithemi" is used here, meaning to place or set. This implies a deliberate action by God in assigning Paul his roles. It underscores the sovereignty of God in choosing and equipping individuals for specific tasks within His kingdom. For believers, this serves as a reminder that their roles in life are not random but are divinely appointed, encouraging them to seek and fulfill their God-given purposes.

as a preacher
The term "preacher" comes from the Greek "kerux," meaning a herald or proclaimer. In the ancient world, a herald was an official messenger with the authority to speak on behalf of a ruler. Paul’s role as a preacher signifies his responsibility to proclaim the gospel with authority and clarity. This emphasizes the importance of preaching in the Christian faith as a means of spreading the message of salvation and truth.

an apostle
The Greek word "apostolos" means one who is sent out. Apostles were foundational to the early church, having been directly commissioned by Christ. Paul’s apostleship is significant because it affirms his authority and the authenticity of his message. For the church, this highlights the importance of apostolic teaching as the foundation of Christian doctrine and practice.

and a teacher
The Greek word "didaskalos" refers to an instructor or one who imparts knowledge. Teaching is a critical component of discipleship, ensuring that believers are grounded in sound doctrine. Paul’s role as a teacher underscores the necessity of educating believers in the truths of the faith, equipping them to live out their beliefs and to defend the gospel against false teachings.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(11) Whereunto I am appointed a preacher . . . .--Whereunto--that is, to preach the gospel referred to in the previous verse. (On these titles see 1Timothy 1:12; 1Timothy 2:7.) In all his deep humiliation, a solitary prisoner awaiting death, deserted by his friends, St. Paul, with solemn emphasis, rehearses the titles of dignity which, by his Master's appointment, he possessed in the Christian Church. The poor prisoner, waiting his summons to a painful death, wished his last charge to go forth with all the authority of an Apostle, adding, however, in the next verse, that his present sufferings were entailed on him, owing to this very position in the Christian community to which his Master had called him.

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 11. - Was for am, A.V.; teacher for teacher of the Gentiles, A.V. and T.R. Was appointed (ἐτέθην); comp. 1 Timothy 1:12, θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν, "appointing me to the ministry;" and 1 Tim 2:7. A preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher (so also 1 Timothy 2:7). Teacher (διδάσκαλος) is one of the spiritual offices enumerated in 1 Corinthians 12:28 and Ephesians 4:11. It is surely remarkable that neither here nor elsewhere does St. Paul speak of any call to the priesthood in a sacerdotal sense (see Romans 1:1, 5; Romans 15:16; 1 Corinthians 1:1, etc.).

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Greek
to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

which
ὃ (ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

I
ἐγὼ (egō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

was appointed
ἐτέθην (etethēn)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 5087: To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.

a preacher,
κήρυξ (kēryx)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2783: A herald, preacher, proclaimer. From kerusso; a herald, i.e. Of divine truth.

apostle,
ἀπόστολος (apostolos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

teacher.
διδάσκαλος (didaskalos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.


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