Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 2 Timothy 1:11

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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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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