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 has saved us, and has called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to [his] own purpose and grace, which [was] given to us in Christ Jesus before [the] ages of time, 10but has been made manifest now by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has annulled death, and brought to light life and incorruptibility by the glad tidings; to which I have been appointed a herald and apostle and teacher of [the] nations. 12For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep for that day the deposit I have entrusted to him. 13Have an outline of sound words, which [words] thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which [are] 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 9:15And the Lord said to him, Go, for this [man] is an elect vessel to me, to bear my name before both nations and kings and [the] sons of Israel:
• Ephesians 3:7of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power.
• 1 Timothy 1:7desiring to be law-teachers, not understanding either what they say or concerning what they [so] strenuously affirm.
• 1 Timothy 2:7to which I have been appointed a herald and apostle, (I speak [the] truth, I do not lie,) a teacher of [the] nations 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