2 Timothy 1 · Verse 11

2 Timothy 1:11

Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
2 Timothy 1:11, King James Version

2 Timothy 1:11 in other translations

BSBto which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
WEBFor this I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
ASVwhereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
YLTto which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,
DARBYto which I have been appointed a herald and apostle and teacher of the nations.
BBEOf which I was made a preacher and an Apostle and a teacher;
WebsterTo which I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

What does 2 Timothy 1:11 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
11. Whereunto--For the publication of which Gospel. I am appointed--Greek, "I was appointed." preacher--Greek, "herald." teacher of the Gentiles--(1Ti 2:7). He brings forward his own example in this verse and 2Ti 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.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 11. Whereunto I am appointed a preacher. That is, I am appointed to make these truths known. Eph 3:7, Eph 3:8.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher - Κηρυξ, a herald. See the notes at Mat 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.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Timothy 1:6-14

God has not given us the spirit of fear, but the spirit of power, of courage and resolution, to meet difficulties and dangers; the spirit of love to him, which will carry us through opposition. And the spirit of a sound mind, quietness of mind. The Holy Spirit is not the author of a timid or cowardly disposition, or of slavish fears. We are likely to bear afflictions well, when we have strength and power from God to…

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2 Timothy 1:11 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

εἰςeistoG1519
ὃhowhichG3739
ἐτέθηνetethēnwas appointedG5087
ἐγὼegōI myselfG1473
κῆρυξkēruxa heraldG2783
καὶkaiandG2532
ἀπόστολοςapostolosan apostleG652
καὶkaiandG2532
διδάσκαλοςdidaskalosa teacherG1320
ἐθνῶν·ethnōnof gentiles;G1484

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Timothy 1:11

  • 1 Timothy 2:7

    Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

  • Ephesians 3:7-8

    Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

  • Acts 9:15

    But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

  • 1 Timothy 1:7

    Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ac 9:15; Eph 3:7,8; 1Ti 1:7; 2:7

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • 2 Timothy 1:10

    But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

  • 2 Timothy 1:11

    Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

  • 2 Timothy 1:12

    For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

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2 Timothy 1:11 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Del cual yo soy puesto predicador, y apóstol, y maestro de los Gentiles.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		pour lequel moi j’ai été établi prédicateur et apôtre et docteur des nations.
German
Elberfelder 1871		zu welchem ich bestellt worden bin als Herold und Apostel und Lehrer der Nationen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		in quo positus sum ego prædicator, et Apostolus, et magister gentium.