1 Timothy 1:12

Hath enabled [ε ν δ υ ν α μ ω σ α ν τ ι]. An unclassical word, found in Paul and Acts. See Acts 9:22; Philippians 4:13. Three times in the Pastorals. Counted [η γ η σ α τ ο]. A common Pauline word.

Putting [θ ε μ ε ν ο ς]. Better appointing. The participle defines counted me faithful. He counted me faithful in that he appointed, etc.

Into the ministry [ε ι ς δ ι α κ ο ν ι α ν]. Better, appointing me to his service. The conventional phrase "the ministry" gives a wrong impression. The term is general, covering every mode of service, either to God or to men. Diakonoi ministers is used of the secular ruler, Romans 13:4. See also 1 Corinthians 12:5; 1 Corinthians 16:15; 2 Corinthians 3:7; 2 Corinthians 3:8; Ephesians 4:12, and on minister, Matthew 20:26.