witness – Three Minute Bible

1 Timothy 2:6b – In God’s Time

This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

Summary: While different translators handle this passage in different ways, the key concepts of timing and validation remain clear.

This verse, 1 Timothy 2:6, is one of the passages that translators struggle with. Let’s look at a few of the many variations:

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord [for] … appointing me to his service.

Summary: Paul’s appointment to the Lord’s service opens the door to an important conversation about the use of the word “martyr.”

When Paul was confronted by Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus, he was appointed to the Lord’s service.

… but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Summary: Peter, James, and John witnessed Jesus unveil the power of his heavenly nature.