Didst follow (παρηκολουθησας). First aorist active indicative of παρακολουθεω, for which see 1 Timothy 4:6. Some MSS. …

But you have fully known my doctrine, and so on. The marginal note says, been a diligent follower of. The marginal reading is mor…

But you have fully known my doctrine.—Literally, But you were a follower of my doctrine; you followed as a disciple, and …

In sharp contrast to the above-mentioned people, Paul now addresses Timothy directly. “Know all about” (GK 4158) means to follow closely; Timothy h…

But thou hast followed To urge Timothy, he also uses this argument: that he is not an ignorant and untaught soldier, because Paul carried …

But thou hast fully known my doctrine
This, with what follows, is said in opposition to the characters, principles, …

The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ, as taught by the apostles, the more closely we will hold fast to it. When we know the afflictions of…

Previously, the Apostle described the dangers to come in the last days and the causes from which they will arise. Here, he teaches that even in our…