to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
Parallel translations
- WEB For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
- KJV Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
- NKJV to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
- NASB for which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
- NLT And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News.
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Paul was appointed a preacher, apostle, and teacher of this gospel, especially to the Gentiles. His suffering is bound up with this divine commission.
Overview
Paul's threefold role underscores the seriousness of his calling to proclaim the gospel he has just described. His particular mission to the Gentiles fulfills God's purpose to bless all nations through Christ. By naming his appointment, Paul reminds Timothy that gospel ministry is a divine trust to be faithfully discharged.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- 1 Tim 2:7For 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.
- Eph 3:7–8I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.
- Acts 9:15“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.
- 1 Tim 1:7They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.
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