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A Divine Appointment
Paul emphasizes that his roles as "preacher, apostle, and teacher" were not self-appointed but a direct commission from God. Commentators note that he was "placed" or "constituted" by the Lord for this specific task. This divine authority gave weight to his message and his unique mission to the Gentiles.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 2:7
18th Century
Theologian
To which. Greek: "Unto which;" that is, to the bearing of which testimony I am appointed.
I am ordained. Greek: "I am plac…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 2:7
For which (εις ο). The testimony of Jesus in his self-surrender (verse 6). See εις ο in 2 Timothy 1:11.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 2:7
19th Century
Bishop
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle . . . — “Whereunto,” or “for which witness.” St. Paul was ordained an …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 2:7
For the purpose of giving this witness, Paul was “appointed” (lit., “placed”; GK 5502) as “a herald and an apostle.” “Herald” (GK 3061) was used in…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 2:7
16th Century
Theologian
For which I have been appointed. So that it may not be thought that he makes rash assertions—as many tend to do—on a subject he did not un…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 2:7
17th Century
Pastor
To which I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle
He was ordained or appointed to be a preacher of the Gospel from a…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 2:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians is summed up in tw…