2 Timothy 1:11

Modern

…to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Traditional

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

Literal

…to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.

Latin

…in quo positus sum ego prædicator, et Apostolus, et magister gentium.

Greek

English

…to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Paul is gentle but firm in calling Timothy to come to Rome (see also 4:9, 21; compare 1 Timothy 1:3–11, 12–17). Suffering seemed certain if Timothy remained loyal. Paul wanted to strengthen Timothy’s determination.
The mentions of the Holy Spirit in 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 1:14 create an inclusio (literary framework) around this section.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Timothy 2:7
For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
Ephesians 3:7–8
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.
Acts 9:15
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
1 Timothy 1:7
They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.