1 Timothy 1:11
What does 1 Timothy 1:11 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Timothy 1:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 1 Timothy 1:11 means
Sound doctrine aligns with “the gospel of the glory of the blessed God” entrusted to Paul. The gospel reveals God’s glory—His perfection and saving purpose—and flows from the God who is blessed in Himself, needing nothing. Paul’s stewardship underscores responsibility: he did not invent this message; he received it to guard and proclaim. True teaching must fit this gospel in content and effect, magnifying God’s character and grace. Anything that diminishes God’s glory or distorts His saving work fails the test. Timothy’s ministry, then, is to preserve and promote the gospel that reflects who God is in His majesty and mercy.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
KJV
King James Version · 1611According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Which may be seen in the good news of the glory of the great God, which was given into my care.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862according to the good news of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Which is according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God which hath been committed to my trust.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890according to the glad tidings of the glory of the blessedGod, with which I have been entrusted.
Context
Having described sound doctrine ethically in verses 9–10, Paul now ties it explicitly to the gospel entrusted to him. This culminates the contrast with the false teachers. The argument then turns personal: Paul erupts in thanksgiving for Christ’s enabling grace and appointment to service despite his past (v. 12), explaining the mercy he received (vv. 13–14) and the purpose behind it (vv. 15–16). Verse 11 thus forms a hinge from doctrinal principles to living testimony, showing the gospel’s power in a transformed life.
v.10for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;
v.11This passage
v.12I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Timothy 1:11
whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
- 1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;
- Titus 1:3
but in his own seasons manifested his word in the message, wherewith I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
- Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
- Psalms 138:2
I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
- 1 Timothy 2:7
whereunto I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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