11. Whereunto—For the publication of which Gospel.
I am appointed—Greek, "I was appointed."
preacher—Greek, "herald."
teacher of the Gentiles—(1Ti 2:7). He brings forward his own example in this verse and 2Ti 1:12, as a pattern for Timothy, as a public "preacher," an "apostle," or missionary from place to place, and a "teacher" in private instructing His flock with patient perseverance.