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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
"I thank the Lord, who hath enabled me." Observe how he thanks God even for that which was his own part. For he acknowledges it as a favor from Him that he was "a chosen vessel." For this, O blessed Paul, was thy own part. "For God is no respecter of persons." But I thank Him that he "thought me worthy of this ministry." For this is a proof that He esteemed me faithful. The steward in a house is not only thankful to his master that he is trusted, but considers it as a sign that he holds him more faithful than others: so it is here.
Theophylact of Ohrid
Since he said: "which was committed to my trust" (1 Tim. 1:11), then, lest it seem that he is boasting, he refers everything to God, and says: one must thank Him Who gave me the strength to be able to take upon myself such a burden. Indeed, it was not proper to human strength — to stand against daily dangers threatening death. Such is true humility: but our humility is in words, and not in the depths of the soul. …
Oecumenius
And I am grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to minister. Since Paul said, "which was committed to me," (1 Tim. 1:11) so that he might not seem to boast, he attributes everything to God, and he says, "I have grace because He has given me this power," for the Gospel to be entirely believed. who has strengthened me." For Paul says, I have been given a great burden, and I am in need of much strength from God. because He considered me faithful. …
Western Saints
Thomas Aquinas
Then when he says, I gave him thanks, he proves by his own experience what he had been during the time of the law, and what he had acquired in the time of grace: first, he shows what had happened to him during both times; second, he urges Timothy to imitate him, at this precept, I commend to you. In regard to the first he does two things: first, he shows what has been given to him under the law, and what was given to him under the Gospel; second, he assigns the reason, at a faithful saying. …
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