1 Timothy 1:12

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Modern

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

Traditional

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

Literal

I have gratitude to the One having empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, that He esteemed me faithful, having put me to service,

Latin

Gratias ago ei, qui me confortavit, Christo Jesu Domino nostro, quia fidelem me existimavit, ponens in ministerio:

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English

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.

Notes

1 Timothy 1:12–17

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord: This expression of thanks is a side note from Paul’s message to Timothy (1:3–11, 18–20). Paul’s role in proclaiming the good news about Jesus prompts gratitude and shows why he is thankful (1:11). It also serves as a model for readers. When discussing his work, Paul gives credit to God and makes it evident he is doing God's work (see also 2 Corinthians 1:21–22; 2:14–17; 3:4–6; 4:7; 12:9–10).

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Paul (Saul)

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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Gratitude Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Called by God Christian Minister: Call of Ignorance: Sins of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Christ Jesus Our Lord Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Ordination Paul: His Vision and Conversion Thankfulness: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered for Appointment to Spiritual Service Thankfulness: should be offered: To Christ Thanksgiving: should be offered for Appointment to the Ministry Thanksgiving: should be offered: To Christ

1 Timothy 1:12

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