Bible Strands
1 Timothy 1:12
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Timothy as he closes a section on the gospel's trust and his own past persecution. He speaks from a position of gratitude after acknowledging his former violence and subsequent mercy.
The words — ἐνδυναμώσαντι (endunamōsanti) translates literally to "having strengthened," describing Christ's active empowerment. χάριν (charin) means "thanks" or "thankfulness," framing the entire statement as a response to divine action.
The thread — The theme of Christ's strengthening for service appears in Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:17, and 2 Corinthians 12:9. These passages consistently link divine power with the proclamation of the message and the endurance of weakness.
Why it lands — The text states that Christ strengthened Paul and appointed him to service because He considered him faithful. It asks the reader to recognize that ministry capacity originates from Christ's judgment and empowerment, not human merit.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Cross-references
- Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
- 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- Colossians 1:25 I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,
- Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
- Philippians 2:11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
- 1 Corinthians 7:25 Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
- 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
- Acts 9:22 But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.