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For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
For which (εις ο). For the gospel. See 1 Timothy 2:7 for this verse.
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
To which I have been appointed Not without good reason does he commend the gospel so highly along with his apostleship. Satan labors, abov…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher Both from eternity, in the counsel and purpose of God, (Acts 9:15) a…
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 love…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, Paul urged Timothy to preach Christ earnestly; here he presents himself as an example.
