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A Calling of Divine Authority
Commentators note that Paul lists his titles—preacher, apostle, teacher—not out of pride, but to emphasize the divine authority behind his message. Writing as a prisoner facing death, he reminds Timothy that his calling comes directly from God, giving his words immense weight and purpose.
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2 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Timothy 1:11
18th Century
Theologian
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher. That is, I am appointed to make these truths known. See Barnes on Ephesians 3:7, and see Barnes on Ep…
AT Robertson
On 2 Timothy 1:11
For which (εις ο). For the gospel. See 1 Timothy 2:7 for this verse.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Timothy 1:11
19th Century
Bishop
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher...—To this—that is, to preach the gospel referred to in the previous verse. (On these…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Timothy 1:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Timothy 1:11
For the proclamation of this Gospel Paul was appointed “a herald and an apostle and a teacher.” We find the same three functions, together with exa…
John Calvin
On 2 Timothy 1:11
16th Century
Theologian
To which I have been appointed Not without good reason does he commend the gospel so highly along with his apostleship. Satan labors, abov…
John Gill
On 2 Timothy 1:11
17th Century
Pastor
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher
Both from eternity, in the counsel and purpose of God, (Acts 9:15) a…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Timothy 1:6–14
17th Century
Minister
God has not given us the spirit of fear, but rather the spirit of power���courage and resolution to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of lo…