1 Timothy 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 2:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentile..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 2:7 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Timothy 2:7 (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:7 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 2:7
“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:7: whereunto, preacher, apostle
“Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:7: apostle, truth, christ
“None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:7: speak, truth, lie
“And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity. deceive: or, mock”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:7: speak, truth, lie
“Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. of his own: or, from his own will or disposition”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:7: speak, truth, lie
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