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holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.
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The Unchanging Standard
Church leaders must be firmly committed to the "faithful word." Commentators explain this isn't a leader's personal opinion but the reliable, apostolic teaching of the Gospel. This doctrine, passed down through Scripture, is the unchanging standard for faith and practice, and a leader's primary qualification is their firm grip on this truth.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Holding fast the faithful word. That is, the true doctrines of the gospel. This means that he is to hold this firmly, in opposition to any…
Holding to (αντεχομενον). Present middle participle of αντεχω, old verb, to hold back, in middle to hold oneself face to face with…
19th Century
Anglican
Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught.—More literally, according to the teaching; but the English version …
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Baptist
Having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry,…
Doctrinal fitness is also necessary. The overseer must be known to “hold firmly to the trustworthy message,” clinging to it despite the winds of fa…
16th Century
Protestant
Holding fast the faithful word. This is the chief gift in a bishop, who is elected principally for the sake of teaching, for the Church ca…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Holding fast the faithful word The doctrine of the Gospel, so called because it is true, and to be believed; it is the word of…
The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and ov…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, he described what a bishop’s conduct should be; here he shows how he should be equipped with doctrine. He explains:
