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.
Cross-references
1 Timothy 1:11 identifies the gospel entrusted to Paul — the same gospel he now heralds as apostle and teacher.
1 Timothy 1:12 shows Christ appointing Paul to service — the same appointment he declares as herald and apostle.
In Romans 15:16, Paul is a minister to the Gentiles in priestly service of the gospel, expanding his role.
Ephesians 3:7 similarly describes Paul as a servant of the gospel by grace, echoing his appointment as herald and apostle.
Ephesians 3:8 adds Paul's humility and specific Gentile commission, reinforcing his role as teacher of the Gentiles.
In Galatians 2:9, the apostles recognize Paul's grace to go to the Gentiles, affirming his commission.
Galatians 1:20 has Paul swearing before God that he does not lie — another parallel oath of sincerity.
In Galatians 1:16, God reveals his Son in Paul to preach among the Gentiles, confirming his calling.
2 Corinthians 11:31 has Paul again calling God as witness that he is not lying, reinforcing his truthfulness.
2 Timothy 1:11 repeats the exact titles — herald, apostle, teacher — showing Paul's consistent self-description.
In Romans 11:13, Paul calls himself 'apostle to the Gentiles,' directly echoing his self-identification here.
Romans 9:1 contains the same phrase 'I speak the truth, I am not lying,' a direct echo of Paul's assertion.
In Acts 26:20, Paul declares repentance to Gentiles, matching his role as teacher of the Gentiles in faith.
In Acts 26:18, the purpose of Paul's Gentile mission is expanded: opening eyes to turn from darkness to light.
In Acts 26:17, Jesus sends Paul to the Gentiles, reinforcing his apostolic mission described here.
In Acts 22:21, Jesus commissions Paul to go to the Gentiles, grounding his claim here as teacher of the Gentiles.
Acts 9:15 records Jesus commissioning Paul as a chosen instrument to the Gentiles — the origin of his apostolic calling.
1 John 2:27 says believers have no need for human teachers — directly contrasting Paul's assertion of his teaching role.
Titus 1:3 states Paul was entrusted with proclamation by God's command — directly parallel to his appointment as herald, apostle, and teacher.
Ephesians 3:2 describes the stewardship given to Paul for the Gentiles, paralleling his appointment as teacher of the Gentiles.
Galatians 2:7 confirms Paul's commission to the uncircumcised, directly matching his role as teacher of the Gentiles here.
1 Corinthians 9:1 defends Paul's apostleship with evidence like seeing the Lord, adding depth to his claim.
1 Corinthians 1:1 also calls Paul 'called to be an apostle', matching his self-description here.
Romans 1:1 similarly calls Paul 'called to be an apostle', confirming his appointed role.
Acts 13:2 records the Holy Spirit setting apart Paul for mission work, the specific event behind his claim of being appointed.