Commentaries:Barnes' Notes
<< 2 Thessalonians 3:18 1 Timothy 1:2 >>
1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ; - see the notes on Romans 1:1.
By the commandment of God - See the notes at I Corinthians 1:1.
Our Saviour - The name Saviour is as applicable to God the Father as to the Lord Jesus Christ, since God is the great Author of salvation; see the notes, Luke 1:47; compare I Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:10; Jude 1:25.
And Lord Jesus Christ - The apostle Paul had received his commission directly from him; see the notes, Galatians 1:11-12.
Which is our hope - See the notes at Colossians 1:27.
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