1 Timothy 1:11

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

According {G2596} to the glorious {G1391} gospel {G2098} of the blessed {G3107} God {G2316}, which {G3739} was committed to {G4100} my {G1473} trust {G4100}.

that accords with the Good News of the glorious and blessed God.

This Good News was entrusted to me;

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

1 Timothy 1:11 (KJV): "According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust."

Context

This verse concludes a passage where Paul addresses Timothy concerning false teachers and their misguided use of the law (verses 3-10). Paul contrasts their speculative and divisive doctrines with the true purpose of the law and, crucially, with the genuine message he was commissioned to preach. Verse 11 serves to define the content of this true message – the gospel – which stands in opposition to the "vain jangling" and "fables" being promoted by others in Ephesus. It asserts the authority and nature of the gospel Paul proclaims as the standard for truth.

Key Themes

  • The Nature of the Gospel: It is described as "glorious" (full of divine splendor and majesty) and originating from "the blessed God" (God who is perfectly happy and the source of all blessing). This highlights the divine origin and inherent power and beauty of the good news of salvation.
  • Divine Commission and Trust: Paul emphasizes that this gospel was "committed to my trust." This speaks to his apostolic authority and the profound responsibility he felt as a steward of God's message. It wasn't something he invented but was divinely entrusted to him, particularly for reaching the Gentiles (see Galatians 2:7).
  • Truth vs. Falsehood: By presenting the gospel he preaches as the "glorious gospel of the blessed God," Paul implicitly contrasts it with the false teachings circulating, establishing the authentic gospel as the benchmark for truth in the church.

Linguistic Insights

The word for "glorious" here is doxes (δόξης), meaning "of glory," emphasizing the inherent divine nature and radiance of the gospel message. "Blessed" (makariou - μακαρίου) when used of God, points to His inherent state of perfect happiness and self-sufficiency, the ultimate source of all blessing. "Committed to my trust" (episteuthen ego - ἐπιστεύθην ἐγώ) is a passive form meaning "I was entrusted," highlighting that Paul received this stewardship from God, not by his own initiative.

Reflection and Application

This verse reminds believers of the profound value and divine source of the gospel message. It is not merely a human philosophy but the glorious truth from the perfectly blessed God. Like Paul, we are called to be stewards of this truth, though perhaps not with apostolic authority, certainly with a responsibility to live according to it and share it accurately. Understanding that the gospel was "committed to trust" underscores the seriousness with which we should treat God's word and the privilege it is to know and share this powerful message of salvation.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Galatians 2:7

    But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter;

  • Titus 1:3

    But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

  • 1 Timothy 6:15

    Which in his times he shall shew, [who is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

  • Romans 2:16

    In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:18

    And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech [you] by us: we pray [you] in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
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