1 Timothy 1:12

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES1 Timothy 1:12. He counted me faithful.—For the very reason that he had been “a blasphemer and a persecutor and injurious,” the Jerusalem Christians looked askance at him when he was introduced as a brother; Ananias at Damascus thought his penitence a ruse, and Paul himself does not complain of the mistrust (Acts 22:19); but the grace of God that treats him as trustworthy fills him with thankfulness.1 Timothy 1:13. A blasphemer.—In the general acceptation of the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12-13

1 Timothy 1:12-13 In the text we have I. A humiliating and painful recollection. Men should diligently study the true uses of the past. The past is rightly used (1) when it deepens our sense of personal guilt; (2) when it illustrates the greatness of Divine mercy; (3) when it inspires with courage in regard to the future. II. A humiliating and painful recollection relieved by the highest consideration. "I obtained mercy." The fact that sin must be met by the mercy of God shows (1) that sin... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

First Timothy.Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour ( 1 Timothy 1:1 ),And the Greek word is "the royal commandment" of God; it's a word that is used when a king had made a decree. It is interesting that Paul so often introduces himself as an apostle by the will of God. But here he declares he is an apostle by the commandment of God.The word apostle is one who has been sent out; idea of an emissary or an ambassador. And that's exactly what Paul saw himself, as an... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 1:1-20

1 Timothy 1:1 . Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ. Beza cites here the reading of the Complute polyglot bible, made under the patronage of cardinal Ximenes of Spain, in 1517, which reads, Θεου Πατρος , of God the Father, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ, our hope. Montanus has followed this reading. But what need to say to Timothy, that Paul was an apostle? Answer: because he would honour him as a great minister, as well as love... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Timothy 1:12

1 Timothy 1:12Putting me into the ministry.The summons to serviceI. It was a sign of divine Grace. In God’s abounding grace he found himself not only forgiven, but summoned to service; “made a chosen vessel” to bear God’s treasure unto the Gentiles. He never ceased to be filled with wonder, that the Lord had “counted him faithful,” or esteemed him to be worthy of trust; and his highest ambition was to respond to this gracious confidence. For that is one of the best results of being trusted--it... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Timothy 1:12

12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Ver. 12. Who hath enabled me ] Christ sends none but whom he gifts. Asinos elegit Christus et idiotas, sed oculavit in prudentes, simulque dona dedit et ministeria. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Timothy 1:12

I thank: John 5:23, Philippians 2:11, Revelation 5:9-2 Chronicles :, Revelation 7:10-2 Kings : who: 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 3:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:17 counted: Acts 16:15, 1 Corinthians 7:25 putting: 1 Timothy 1:11, Acts 9:15, Colossians 1:25 Reciprocal: Genesis 32:10 - not worthy of the least of all 1 Samuel 3:20 - established Nehemiah 9:8 - foundest Nehemiah 13:13 - counted Proverbs 13:17... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;I thank Christ, who hath enabled me, in that he accounted me faithful, having put me into the ministry — The meaning is, I thank him for putting me into the ministry, and enabling me to be faithful therein. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12

12. I thank Christ To be honoured and blest with so divine a charge called forth all his gratitude to the bestower, Christ. Faithful Trustworthy; one who would never betray his trust. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 1:12-17

2. God’s commitment of this charge to Paul by him gratefully recognised, 12-17. St. Paul is well authorized to commit this charge to Timothy; for it was his unparalleled lot to receive it fresh and pure from God himself. read more

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