Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
Ver. 1. By the commandment of God] For how should he have preached except he had been sent? This he mentioneth, Romans 10:15, as a thing impossible.
Of God our Saviour] So the Father also is here called. Hoc autem quantum est? (saith Cicero), Is nimirum Soter est, qui salutem dedit. The Greek word here used is so emphatic, that other tongues can hardly express it.
Our hope] So Christ is called, because the perfection of our life is hid with Christ in God. Something we have in possession, but more in reversion.