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But you know the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.
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A Tested and Proven Character
The Philippians didn't have to take Paul's word for it; they knew Timothy's character firsthand. Commentators explain that the word 'proof' implies a tested quality, like refined metal. Timothy had ministered in Philippi on multiple occasions, proving his sincere dedication to the gospel through his actions. His reliability was a known and established fact.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (την δοκιμην). "The test" as of metals (2 Corinthians 2:9; 2 Corinthians 9:13). Three times they…
19th Century
Anglican
The proof of him.—The allusion is justified by their intimate personal knowledge. Timothy was at Philippi with St. Paul on his fi…
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
But the proof. This is literally, you know the proof of him, unless you prefer to understand it in the imperative mood as kno…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
