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.

Galatians 2:9 Historical context

In Galatians 2:9, the apostles recognize Paul's grace to go to the Gentiles, affirming his commission.

Galatians 1:20 Related theme

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 Related theme

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 Parallel

Romans 9:1 contains the same phrase 'I speak the truth, I am not lying,' a direct echo of Paul's assertion.

Acts 26:20 Historical context

In Acts 26:20, Paul declares repentance to Gentiles, matching his role as teacher of the Gentiles in faith.

Acts 26:18 Historical context

In Acts 26:18, the purpose of Paul's Gentile mission is expanded: opening eyes to turn from darkness to light.

Acts 26:17 Historical context

In Acts 26:17, Jesus sends Paul to the Gentiles, reinforcing his apostolic mission described here.

Acts 22:21 Historical context

In Acts 22:21, Jesus commissions Paul to go to the Gentiles, grounding his claim here as teacher of the Gentiles.

Acts 9:15 Historical context

Acts 9:15 records Jesus commissioning Paul as a chosen instrument to the Gentiles — the origin of his apostolic calling.

1 John 2:27 Contrast

1 John 2:27 says believers have no need for human teachers — directly contrasting Paul's assertion of his teaching role.

Titus 1:3 Parallel

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 Parallel

Romans 1:1 similarly calls Paul 'called to be an apostle', confirming his appointed role.

Acts 13:2 Historical context

Acts 13:2 records the Holy Spirit setting apart Paul for mission work, the specific event behind his claim of being appointed.