1 Timothy 2:7

I will therefore that men pray everywhere,.... In this declaration of the apostle's will concerning prayer, he only takes notice of "men"; not but that it is both the duty and privilege of women, as…

Whereunto - Greek, “Unto which;” that is, to the bearing of which testimony I am appointed. I am ordained - Greek, “I am placed or constituted” - ἐτέθην etethēn. The word “ordain” has now acquired…

I am ordained a preacher - I am set apart, ετεθην, appointed. The word does not imply any imposition of hands by either bishop or presbytery, as is vulgarly supposed.

I speak the truth in Christ - As…

Here is, I. A charge given to Christians to pray for all men in general, and particularly for all in authority. Timothy must take care that this be done. Paul does not send him any prescribed form of…

Whereunto For the ministry of which, the True Testimony.

I am ordained There is in the Greek an emphasis on -I," Whereunto I remember was appointed. St Paul is always filled with his special mission…