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An apostle by the will of God
So 2nd Corinthians, Ephesians, Colossians. 1st Corinthians adds called or by call (κλητὸς).
According to the promise, etc. (κατ' ἐπαγγελίαν)
Αποστόλος κατὰ does not appear in any of the Pauline salutations. In 1 Timothy, κατ' ἐπιταγὴν according to the commandment, and in Titus κατὰ πίστιν etc., according to the faith, etc. Κατ' ἐπαγγελίαν, though in other connections, Act 13:23; Gal 3:29. Ἑπαγγελία, primarily announcement, but habitually promise in N.T. In Pastorals only here and 1Ti 4:8. With the promise of the life in Christ goes the provision for its proclamation. Hence the apostle, in proclaiming “ye shall live; through Christ,” is an apostle according to the promise.
Of life which is in Christ Jesus
The phrase promise of life only here and 1Ti 4:8. oP. Life in Christ is a Pauline thought. See Rom 8:2; 2Co 4:10; Rom 6:2-14; Gal 2:19, Gal 2:20; Col 3:4; Phi 1:21. It is also a Johannine thought; see Joh 1:4; Joh 3:15; Joh 6:25; Joh 14:6; 1Jo 5:11.