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Weymouth New Testament

2 Timothy 1:11

of which I have been appointed a preacher, Apostle and teacher, to the Gentiles.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Gentiles;   Herald;   Minister, Christian;   Paul;   Zeal, Religious;   Thompson Chain Reference - Leaders;   Ministers;   Religious;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Apostles, the;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Apostle;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Gospel;   Mission;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Apostle;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Gift, Giving;   Herald;   Titus, Epistle to;   2 Timothy;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Herald;   Ministry;   Paul the Apostle;   Sanctification, Sanctify;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Paul;   Preaching;   Resurrection;   Teacher;   Teaching ;   Timothy and Titus Epistles to;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Herald,;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Church;   Education;   Games;   Pastoral Epistles, the;   Teach;   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Apostle;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for December 19;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,
King James Version (1611)
Whereunto I am appointed a Preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
King James Version
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
English Standard Version
for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,
New American Standard Bible
for which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
New Century Version
I was chosen to tell that Good News and to be an apostle and a teacher.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.
Legacy Standard Bible
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.
Berean Standard Bible
to which I was appointed a preacher, apostle, and teacher.
Contemporary English Version
My work is to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
Complete Jewish Bible
It was for this Good News that I was appointed a proclaimer, emissary and teacher of the Goyim;
Darby Translation
to which *I* have been appointed a herald and apostle and teacher of [the] nations.
Easy-to-Read Version
I was chosen to tell people that message as an apostle and teacher.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
George Lamsa Translation
To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Good News Translation
God has appointed me as an apostle and teacher to proclaim the Good News,
Lexham English Bible
for which I was appointed a proclaimer and an apostle and a teacher,
Literal Translation
for which I was appointed a herald and apostle and a teacher of nations.
Amplified Bible
for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher [of this good news regarding salvation].
American Standard Version
whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
Bible in Basic English
Of which I was made a preacher and an Apostle and a teacher;
Hebrew Names Version
For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Goyim.
International Standard Version
For the sake of this gospelFor which">[fn] I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.of the Gentiles">[fn]Acts 9:15; Ephesians 3:7-8; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
of which I am appointed an herald and an apostle and a teacher of the nations:
Murdock Translation
of which I am constituted a herald and a legate, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wherunto I am appoynted, a preacher and Apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles:
English Revised Version
whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
World English Bible
For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
In which Y am set a prechour and apostle, and maistir of hethene men.
Update Bible Version
to which I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
Webster's Bible Translation
To which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
New English Translation
For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.
New King James Version
to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. [fn]
New Living Translation
And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News.
New Life Bible
I have been chosen to be a missionary and a preacher and a teacher of this Good News.
New Revised Standard
For this gospel I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Whereunto, I, have been appointed herald and apostle and teacher;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherein I am appointed a preacher and an apostle and teacher of the Gentiles.
Revised Standard Version
For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
whervnto I am apoynted a preacher and an Apostle and a teacher of the gentyls:
Young's Literal Translation
to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
whervnto I am appoynted a preacher and an Apostell, and a teacher of the Heythen:
Mace New Testament (1729)
For this I was establish'd the herald, the apostle, and doctor of the Gentiles. this has drawn upon me the evils I suffer.
THE MESSAGE
This is the Message I've been set apart to proclaim as preacher, emissary, and teacher. It's also the cause of all this trouble I'm in. But I have no regrets. I couldn't be more sure of my ground—the One I've trusted in can take care of what he's trusted me to do right to the end.
Simplified Cowboy Version
And I was chosen to be a voice in the darkness, a teacher in times of trial and trouble, and a cowboy who gathers the lost with the good news.

Contextual Overview

6 For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit which God has given us is not a spirit of cowardice, but one of power and of love and of sound judgement. 8 Do not be ashamed then to bear witness for our Lord and for me His prisoner; but rather share suffering with me in the service of the Good News, strengthened by the power of God. 9 For He saved us and called us with a holy call, not in accordance with our desserts, but in accordance with His own purpose and the free grace which He bestowed on us in Christ Jesus before the commencement of the Ages, 10 but which has now been plainly revealed through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. He has put an end to death and has brought Life and Immortality to light through the Good News, 11 of which I have been appointed a preacher, Apostle and teacher, to the Gentiles. 12 That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day. 13 Provide yourself with an outline of the sound teaching which you have heard from my lips, and be true to the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That precious treasure which is in your charge, guard through the Holy Spirit who has His home in our hearts.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

Acts 9:15, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 3:8, 1 Timothy 1:7, 1 Timothy 2:7

Reciprocal: John 7:35 - teach John 15:16 - ordained Acts 13:2 - they Acts 22:21 - for Acts 26:17 - the Gentiles Romans 1:1 - called Romans 11:13 - the apostle Romans 15:16 - I should 1 Corinthians 9:1 - I not an 2 Corinthians 3:6 - hath Galatians 1:16 - that Galatians 2:7 - the gospel of the uncircumcision Ephesians 3:2 - ye Ephesians 3:5 - in other Philippians 1:17 - that Colossians 1:23 - whereof 1 Timothy 1:1 - by 1 Timothy 1:11 - which Titus 1:3 - which James 3:1 - be

Cross-References

Matthew 3:10
And already the axe is lying at the root of the trees, so that every tree which does not produce good fruit will quickly be hewn down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 6:30
And if God so clothes the wild herbage which to-day flourishes and to-morrow is thrown into the oven, is it not much more certain that He will clothe you, you men of little faith?
Mark 4:28
Of itself the land produces the crop-- first the blade, then the ear; afterwards the perfect grain is seen in the ear.
Hebrews 6:7
For land which has drunk in the rain that often falls upon it, and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sakes, indeed, it is tilled, has a share in God's blessing.
James 3:12
Can a fig-tree, my brethren, yield olives, or a vine yield figs? No; and neither can salt water yield sweet.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher,.... Both from eternity, in the counsel and purpose of God, Acts 9:15 and in time, by the church at Antioch, and the prophets in it, according to the express order of the Holy Ghost, Acts 13:2. And if ever there was a preacher of the Gospel, Paul was one; he preached purely, powerfully, publicly, constantly, boldly, and with all faithfulness and integrity:

and an apostle; that is, of the Gentiles, as follows, and as he elsewhere styles himself, Romans 11:13 for it does not run so smooth and easy to connect this with the word Gospel. In 2 Timothy 1:1, he is called the apostle of Jesus Christ, because he was sent by him; and here the apostle of the Gentiles, because, he was sent to them; and this by the same appointment, by which he became a preacher:

and a teacher of the Gentiles; though all the apostles, by their commission, were sent to teach all nations, or the Gentiles in the several parts of the world, as well as Jews; yet the apostle was eminently a teacher of them; his work chiefly lay among them; the Gospel of the uncircumcision, or the ministration of the Gospel to the uncircumcised Gentiles, was committed to him; and he was a teacher of them in faith and verity, as in 1 Timothy 2:7. The Alexandrian copy only reads, "and a teacher".

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher - That is, I am appointed to make these truths known; see the notes at Ephesians 3:7-8.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 11. Whereunto I am appointed a preacher — κηρυξ, a herald. Matthew 3:17; Matthew 3:17.

And an apostle — Sent immediately from God to man.

A teacher — One whose business it is to instruct men, and particularly the Gentiles, to whom he was especially sent; to proclaim the doctrines of eternal life, the resurrection and final incorruptibility of the human body; and, in a word, the salvation both of the body and soul of man by Christ Jesus.


 
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