The proof (την δοκιμην). "The test" as of metals (2 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 9:13). Three times they…

But ye know the proof of him. You have had evidence among yourselves how faithfully Timothy devoted himself to the promotion of the gospel…

The proof of him.—The allusion is justified by their intimate personal knowledge. Timothy was at Philippi with St. Paul on his fi…

The proven character of Timothy, however, put him in a class apart. By the thorough test of his repeated presence and ministry in Philippi, as well…

But the proof. This is literally, you know the proof of him, unless you prefer to understand it in the imperative mood as kno…

But you know the proof of him
They had had an experiment of him, a trial of his spirit, and a proof of his gifts and…

It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…

Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…