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Command and teach these things.
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Commentators explain that "these things" refers to the core truths Paul has just discussed, such as the supreme value of godliness and the nature of God as Savior. Paul instructs Timothy to make these foundational doctrines the central focus of his ministry, proclaiming them with authority.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These things command and teach. As important doctrines, and as embracing the sum of the Christian system. It follows from this, that a min…
19th Century
Anglican
These things command and teach.—“These things”—i.e., the real meaning of “godliness,” that practical everyday pi…
Timothy must keep on commanding and teaching the things Paul has been writing about, exercising his authority as pastor. Moreover, he must conduct …
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16th Century
Protestant
Instruct and teach these things. He means that the doctrine is of such a nature that people should not grow weary of it, even if they hear…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These things command and teach . ] What are to be commanded, command, and what are to be taught, teach; command to refuse…
Young people will not be despised if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine must also teach by their life. Their di…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle exhorted Timothy to godliness; here he gives him the formula for teaching it.
