KJV King James Version
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
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2 Timothy 1:11
Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
WEB World English Bible
For this, I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
ASV American Standard Version
whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
to which I was placed a preacher and an apostle, and a teacher of nations,
Surrounding context — 2 Timothy 1
8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
9 Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
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:
11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
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.
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
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1 Timothy 2:7Whereunto 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 3:7-8Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.Acts 9:15But 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 1:7Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
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