And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News.
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.
- BSB to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
- 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.
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Quick answer
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
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- 1 Tim 2:7to 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.
- Eph 3:7–8of which I was made a servant, according to the gift of that grace of God which was given me according to the working of his power.
- Acts 9:15But the Lord said to him, “Go your way, for he is my chosen vessel to bear my name before the nations and kings, and the children of Israel.
- 1 Tim 1:7desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor about what they strongly affirm.
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