He had fully known his conversation: Thou hast fully know my doctrine, and manner of life his manner of life was of a piece with his doctrine, and did not contradict it. Timothy had a great advantage in being trained up under such a tutor, and being apprised of the doctrine he preached. Paul kept back nothing from his hearers, but declared to them the whole counsel of God ( ), so that if it were not their own fault they might fully know it. Now what is it that Timothy had so fully known in Paul? 1. Christ's apostles had no enemies but those who did not know them, or not know them fully those who knew them best loved and honoured them the most.

The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ and the apostles, the more closely we shall cleave to it the reason why many sit loose to it is because they do not fully know it. Sets before him his own example, which Timothy had been an eye-witness of, having long attended Paul ( ): Thou hast fully known my doctrine. Here the apostle, to confirm Timothy in that way wherein he walked, I. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

2Ti 3:10 | MHC | STEP | Marks of Perilous Times Excellence of the Scriptures.

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