1 Timothy 2:7

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For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

to which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth in Christ, not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

World English Bible (WEB)

Whereunto{G1519}{G3739} I{G1473} am ordained{G5087}{(G5681)} a preacher{G2783}, and{G2532} an apostle{G652},(I speak{G3004}{(G5719)} the truth{G225} in{G1722} Christ{G5547}, and lie{G5574}{(G5736)} not{G3756};) a teacher{G1320} of the Gentiles{G1484} in{G1722} faith{G4102} and{G2532} verity{G225}.

Strong's King James

(7) For this I was appointed a heralding proclaimer, an ambassador. I'm telling the firm truth, I'm not lying as a teacher of Gentile nations in believing faith and firm truth.

The F.O.G

[7] This is why I was appointed as a herald, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles—I'm telling the absolute truth about my calling, not exaggerating! I was commissioned to teach them about faith and truth—like a torch bearer carrying light into darkness.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

in regard to which I was set a preacher and apostle—truth I say in Christ, I do not lie—a teacher of nations, in faith and truth.

Young's Literal Translation

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1 Timothy 2:7

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1 Timothy 2:7