...truth.' In the character of a Bishop, drawn by ttie same Apostle, he is described to be, ' holding forth the faithful ' word, as he hath been taught, that * he may be able by sound doctrine 1 both to exhort and to convince the ' gainsayers l2.' St. Peter also exhorts to the same effect :...

...lucre ; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate ; g'HoIding fast the faithful word, as he hath been taught, that he may be able, by sound dodtrine, both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers,...

...putant. filthy Lucre, but a Lover of Hospitality, a Lover of Good Men ; sober, just, holy, temperate; holding fast the faithful Word, as he hath been taught;...Doctrine, both to exhort, and to convince the Gain-sayers; for there are many unruly and vain Talkers and Deceivers — especially they of the Circumcision, whose...

...to filthy lucre: 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate ; 9 Holding fast the faithful word, as he hath been...doctrine, both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers, and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision :...

...of hospitality, a, lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate : holding fast the faithful word, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convince, the gainsayers. He must use sound speech, that cannot be condemned : in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity...

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...of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate ; holding fast the faithful word, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convince gainsayers. Ver. 8. Likewise must the deacons be grave, Sec. See to ver. 14. 1 Tim. iv. 12....

...only, but (heir true doctrine or sense. It is yet further to be observed, that the elder is to " hold fast the faithful word, as he hath been taught, that...sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convince the gainlayers." But who are these gain•ayeri ? Are they infidels only, or those who deny the scriptures...

...hospitality, a lover of " good men, sober, just, holy, temperate. " Holding fast the faithful word as he " has been taught, that he may be able, " by sound doctrine, both to exhort and " convince the gainsayers." The duty of observance and obedience to ministers is also strongly recommended...

...to filthy lucre ; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate ; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught,...doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision : 1...