1 Timothy 2:7 - Exposition

Was appointed for am ordained , A.V.; truth for truth in Christ , A.V. and T.R.; I lie for and lie , A.V.; truth for verity , A.V. I was appointed, etc. It is quite in St. Paul's manner thus to refer to his own apostolic mission (see Romans 1:5 ; Romans 11:13 ; Romans 15:16 ; 1 Corinthians 1:1 , 1 Corinthians 1:17 ; 1 Corinthians 3:10 ; 2 Corinthians 5:18 ; Galatians 1:1 , etc.; Ephesians 3:2 , Ephesians 3:8 ; and many other places). A preacher ( κήρυξ ; as in 2 Timothy 1:11 ). So Mark 16:15 , " Preach the gospel" is κηρύξατε τὸ εὐαγγέλιον ; and in Mark 16:20 , "They... preached everywhere" is ' εκήρυξαν πανταχοῦ ; and 2 Timothy 4:2 , "Preach the word" is κήρυξον τὸν λόγον ; and generally it is the word rendered "preach." It combines the idea of authority in the preacher who is the authorized herald ( Romans 10:15 ), and publicity for his message ( Matthew 10:27 ; Luke 12:3 ). I speak the truth , etc. The reason for this strong asseveration of his office as the apostle of the Gentiles is not at first sight apparent. But it was probably made in view of the antagonism of the Judaizing teachers referred to in 1 Timothy 1:3 , 1 Timothy 1:19 , 1 Timothy 1:20 (comp. Romans 11:13 ; Romans 15:15 , Romans 15:16 ).