2 Timothy 1:11

2 Timothy 1:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
• New International Version (NIV)And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,
• New King James Version (NKJV)to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

Context of 2 Timothy 1:11

9who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal, 10but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher. 12For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:11 word by word

εἰς ὃ ἐτέθην ἐγὼ κῆρυξ καὶ ἀπόστολος καὶ διδάσκαλοςRead the interlinear

• appointedτίθημιtithēmi · to placeG5087
• apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
• teacherδιδάσκαλοςdidaskalos · teacherG1320

Cross-references for 2 Timothy 1:11

• Acts 9:15But 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 3:7whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
• 1 Timothy 1:7desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.
• 1 Timothy 2:7whereunto I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Whereunto I am appointed a preacher - , a herald. See the notes at Matthew 3:17. And an apostle - Sent immediately from God to man. A teacher - One whose business it is to instruct men, and particularly the Gentiles, to whom he was especially sent; to proclaim the doctrines of eternal life, the resurrection and final incorruptibility of the human body; and, in a word, the salvation both of the body and soul of man by Christ Jesus.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Whereunto I am appointed a preacher - That is, I am appointed to make these truths known; see the notes at Ephesians 3:7-8.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love to him, which will carry us through opposition. And the spirit of a sound mind, quietness of mind. The Holy Spirit is not the author of a timid or cowardly disposition, or of slavish fears. We are likely to bear afflictions well, when we have strength and power from God to enable us to bear them. As…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-14Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination. The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Whereunto--For the publication of which Gospel. I am appointed--Greek, "I was appointed." preacher--Greek, "herald." teacher of the Gentiles--(1Ti 2:7). He brings forward his own example in this verse and 2Ti 1:12, as a pattern for Timothy, as a public "preacher," an "apostle," or missionary from place to place, and a "teacher" in private instructing His flock with patient perseverance.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 Timothy 1:11

• Gentiles
• Herald
• Minister, Christian
• Paul
• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on 2 Timothy 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings