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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_timothy/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And of this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_timothy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />to which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher [of this good news regarding salvation].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My work is to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I was appointed to be a messenger of this Good News, an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />God has appointed me as an apostle and teacher to proclaim the Good News, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the sake of this gospel I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For this, I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />of which I have been appointed a preacher, Apostle and teacher, to the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For this I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />to which I was appointed a herald, and an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To which I was set a herald, and sent, teacher of the nations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Wherein I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and teacher of the Gentiles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Of this Gospel, I have been appointed a preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for which I was appointed preacher and apostle and teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />He by whom I am appointed a preacher, an Apostle and a teacher of the Gentiles.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />to which I have been appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />unto which I have been placed a herald, and an apostle, and teacher:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />For this I was establish'd the herald, the apostle, and doctor of the Gentiles, this has drawn upon me the evils I suffer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />of which I have been appointed a preacher, Apostle and teacher, to the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for which I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_timothy/1-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxoCLii8Z48?start=106" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_timothy/1.htm">Patience in Persecution</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel, <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/5087.htm" title="5087: etethēn (V-AIP-1S) -- To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.">was appointed</a> <a href="/greek/2783.htm" title="2783: kēryx (N-NMS) -- A herald, preacher, proclaimer. From kerusso; a herald, i.e. Of divine truth.">as a preacher,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/652.htm" title="652: apostolos (N-NMS) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">an apostle,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: didaskalos (N-NMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">a teacher.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a></span><br />“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a></span><br />For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7-8</a></span><br />I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. / Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-15.htm">Galatians 1:15-16</a></span><br />But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a></span><br />Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Colossians 1:25</a></span><br />I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16-17</a></span><br />Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-16.htm">Acts 26:16-18</a></span><br />‘But get up and stand on your feet. For I have appeared to you to appoint you as a servant and as a witness of what you have seen from Me and what I will show you. / I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them / to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a></span><br />to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">1 Corinthians 15:9-10</a></span><br />For I am the least of the apostles and am unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. / But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">2 Corinthians 11:5-6</a></span><br />I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.” / Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-7.htm">Galatians 2:7-8</a></span><br />On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised. / For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4</a></span><br />Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a></b></br> But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-7.htm">Ephesians 3:7,8</a></b></br> Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power… </p><p class="hdg">See on</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">1 Timothy 1:7</a></b></br> Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a></b></br> Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, <i>and</i> lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">Herald</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">Preacher</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">Whereunto</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Apostle</a> <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Herald</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Preacher</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">Whereunto</a><div class="vheading2">2 Timothy 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul's love to Timothy, and unfeigned confidence in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">to be steadfast and patient in persecution;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-15.htm">Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in choosing individuals for specific purposes, as seen in the calling of prophets like Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Jeremiah 1:5</a>) and apostles like Peter (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>). The term "appointed" underscores the authority and responsibility given by God, not by human decision.<p><b>as a preacher</b><br>The role of a preacher involves proclaiming the Gospel, a task central to Paul's ministry. This aligns with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) where Jesus commands His followers to spread His teachings. Preaching in the early church was often done in synagogues, public squares, and homes, reflecting the cultural practice of public discourse and debate.<p><b>an apostle</b><br>An apostle is a "sent one," specifically chosen by Christ to establish the church and spread the Gospel. Paul's apostleship is unique as he was called by the risen Christ on the road to Damascus (<a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-6</a>). This role connects to the foundation of the church, as apostles were instrumental in laying its doctrinal and structural groundwork (<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>).<p><b>and a teacher</b><br>Teaching involves explaining and interpreting the Scriptures, a critical function in the early church to ensure sound doctrine. Paul’s role as a teacher is evident in his epistles, which provide theological instruction and practical guidance. This role is vital for discipleship and the growth of believers, as seen in the pastoral epistles and the emphasis on teaching in the church (<a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The author of the letter, an apostle of Christ Jesus, who is writing to Timothy to encourage and instruct him in his ministry.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a></b><br>- The recipient of the letter, a young pastor and protégé of Paul, who is leading the church in Ephesus.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gospel.htm">Gospel</a></b><br>- The good news of Jesus Christ, which Paul is appointed to proclaim.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/herald.htm">Herald</a></b><br>- A messenger or proclaimer of the gospel, emphasizing Paul's role in spreading the message.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle.htm">Apostle</a></b><br>- One who is sent with a commission, highlighting Paul's authority and mission given by Christ.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/t/teacher.htm">Teacher</a></b><br>- One who instructs others in the faith, underscoring Paul's role in educating and edifying the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_calling.htm">Understanding Our Calling</a></b><br>Just as Paul was appointed to specific roles, believers should seek to understand and embrace their unique callings within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_gospel.htm">The Importance of the Gospel</a></b><br>The centrality of the gospel in Paul's life serves as a reminder of its importance in our own lives and ministries. We are called to be heralds of this good news.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_and_responsibility.htm">Authority and Responsibility</a></b><br>With the roles of apostle and teacher comes great responsibility. Believers should recognize the authority given by God and use it to faithfully teach and lead others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a></b><br>Despite challenges, Paul remained committed to his mission. We are encouraged to persevere in our own ministries, trusting in God's strength and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mentorship_and_discipleship.htm">Mentorship and Discipleship</a></b><br>Paul's relationship with Timothy highlights the importance of mentoring and discipling others in the faith, ensuring the continuation of sound teaching and leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_false_teachers.htm">Why does God permit the existence of false teachers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_topical_preaching.htm">What is topical preaching?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_the_gentiles'_apostle.htm">Who was the Gentiles' apostle?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_teachers_judged_more_strictly.htm">In James 3:1, why single out teachers for stricter judgment, seemingly contradicting passages like Romans 2:11 that imply all are judged equally?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Whereunto I am appointed a preacher . . . .</span>--Whereunto--that is, to preach the gospel referred to in the previous verse. (On these titles see <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm" title="And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;">1Timothy 1:12</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm" title="Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.">1Timothy 2:7</a>.) In all his deep humiliation, a solitary prisoner awaiting death, deserted by his friends, St. Paul, with solemn emphasis, rehearses the titles of dignity which, by his Master's appointment, he possessed in the Christian Church. The poor prisoner, waiting his summons to a painful death, wished his last charge to go forth with all the authority of an Apostle, adding, however, in the next verse, that his present sufferings were entailed on him, owing to this very position in the Christian community to which his Master had called him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="accented">Was</span> for <span class="accented">am</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">teacher</span> for <span class="accented">teacher of the Gentiles</span>, A.V. and T.R. <span class="cmt_word">Was appointed</span> (<span class="greek">ἐτέθην</span>); comp. <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a>, <span class="greek">θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν</span>, "appointing me to the ministry;" and 1 Tim 2:7. <span class="cmt_word">A preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher</span> (so also <a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a>). Teacher (<span class="greek">διδάσκαλος</span>) is one of the spiritual offices enumerated in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> and <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11</a>. It is surely remarkable that neither here nor elsewhere does St. Paul speak of any call to the priesthood in a sacerdotal sense (see <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Romans 1:1, 5</a>; <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Romans 15:16</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-1.htm">1 Corinthians 1:1</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_timothy/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγὼ</span> <span class="translit">(egō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was appointed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐτέθην</span> <span class="translit">(etethēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5087.htm">Strong's 5087: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a preacher,</span><br /><span class="grk">κήρυξ</span> <span class="translit">(kēryx)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2783.htm">Strong's 2783: </a> </span><span class="str2">A herald, preacher, proclaimer. From kerusso; a herald, i.e. Of divine truth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">apostle,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπόστολος</span> <span class="translit">(apostolos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">teacher.</span><br /><span class="grk">διδάσκαλος</span> <span class="translit">(didaskalos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">A teacher, master. 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