And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;
Paul acknowledges that the strength he possesses to perform the duties of his office are all derived from Jesus Christ (see also Acts 9:22; Romans 4:20; Ephesians 6:10; Philippians 4:13; 2 Timothy 4:17; and Hebrews 11:34).