1 Timothy 1:12
I thank ( χαριν εχω ). "I have gratitude to." Common phrase (Lu 17:9), not elsewhere in Paul.That enabled me ( τω ενδυναμωσαντ με ). First aorist active articular participle of ενδυναμοω. Late verb, but regular Pauline idiom (Ro 4:20; Php 4:13; Eph 6:10; 1Ti 1:12; 2Ti 4:17).
Appointing me to his service ( θεμενος εις διακονιαν ). Second aorist middle participle. Pauline phrase and atmosphere (Ac 20:24; 1Co 3:5; 12:18, 28; 2Co 3:6; 4:1; Col 1:23; Eph. 3:7; 1Ti 4:6; 2Ti 4:5, 11).
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