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2 Timothy 1:11

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 2 Timothy 1:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
2 Timothy 1:11 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Timothy 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God;
9who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,
10but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,
11whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
12For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.
13Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14That good thing which was committed unto [thee] guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, etc.] Both from eternity, in the counsel and purpose of God, (<440915>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, (<441302>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, ( <451113>Romans 11:13) for it does not run so smooth and easy to connect this with the word Gospel. In (<550101>2 Timothy 1:1), he is called the apostle of Jesus Christ, because he was sent by…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Whereunto--For the publication of which Gospel. I am appointed--Greek, "I was appointed." preacher--Greek, "herald." teacher of the Gentiles-- (Ti1 2:7). He brings forward his own example in this verse and Ti2 1:12, as a pattern for Timothy, as a public "preacher," an "apostle," or missionary from place to place, and a "teacher" in private instructing His flock with patient perseverance.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher - That is, I am appointed to make these truths known; see the notes at Ephesians 3:7-8. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Act 9:15; Eph 3:7, Eph 3:8; Ti1 1:7, Ti1 2:7 2 Timothy 1:12”
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