Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
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Gill's Exposition
Consider what I say,.... The advice given by the apostle to Timothy, to be strong in the grace of Christ; to commit the doctrines of the Gospel to faithful and able men; and to endure hardness for the…
Barnes' Notes
Consider what I say; - see the notes at 1Ti 4:15. The sense is “Think of the condition of the soldier, and the principles on which he is enlisted; think of the aspirant for the crown in the Grecian…
Adam Clarke
Consider what I say - Apply my metaphors and similitudes in a proper manner.
And the Lord give thee understanding - But instead of δῳη, may he give, ACDEFG, several others, besides versions and…
Here Paul encourages Timothy to constancy and perseverance in his work: Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, Ti2 2:1. Observe, Those who have work to do for God must stir up themselves to…
Cambridge Bible
Consider what I say -Apply the parable"; for our Lord the Great Teacher of parables shall give thee understanding. The ms. authority requires the future indicative instead of aorist optative. The verb…
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