1 Timothy 1:11
1 Timothy 1:11
“According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →This sound teaching flows from the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which Paul has been entrusted to carry.
What Does 1 Timothy 1:11 Mean?
The standard for sound doctrine is the gospel itself, which Paul calls glorious and which comes from the blessed God. This good news was placed in his care as a sacred trust.
To be 'committed to my trust' means Paul holds the gospel not as his possession but as a steward holds a master's treasure. The message is glorious because it reveals God's saving love; guarding and sharing it is the highest calling Paul knows.
In the Original Language
euaggelion (εὐαγγέλιον), 'gospel' -- good news, the announcement of God's saving work.