But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
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Interpretation
The more fully we know the doctrine of Christ, as taught by the apostles, the more closely we shall cleave to it. When we know the afflictions of believers only in part, they tempt us to decline the cause for which they suffer.
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This thought runs through 2 Timothy 3:6-10.