Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise you. 1. Men will despise a preacher when his life and his doctrine do not agree. 2. When he delivers his message with half-heartedness, as one who does not really believe it himself. 3. When it is evident he has bestowed no pains or labour on preparation for his work. 4. When by his manner he makes it plain that he desires to give prominence to himself, and excite admiration. 5. When he is evidently influenced by other motives than God's glory and man's good. (F. Wagstaff) Parallel Verses KJV: These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.WEB: Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you. |
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