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to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
To which. Greek: "Unto which;" that is, to the bearing of which testimony I am appointed.
I am ordained. Greek: "I am plac…
For which (εις ο). The testimony of Jesus in his self-surrender (verse 6). See εις ο in 2 Timothy 1:11.
19th Century
Anglican
Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle . . . — “Whereunto,” or “for which witness.” St. Paul was ordained an …
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To which I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle He was ordained or appointed to be a preacher of the Gospel from a…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Apostle said that God wills that all men be saved, and he proved this on God’s part, who is one for all people, …
