ACC ~ 2 Timothy 1 v5b

THE BURDEN AND THE POWER OF EXAMPLE. CHRYSOSTOM: For the praises of our ancestors, when we share in them, redound also to us. Otherwise, they avail nothing but rather condemn us. HOMILIES ON 2 TIMOTHY 1.

EFFECTIVE DOMESTIC EXAMPLE. THEODORET OF CYR: Commenting on Timothy’s Jewish background, Paul mentions Timothy’s parentage in order to confirm Timothy in faith. Nothing helps so much as a domestic example. INTERPRETATION OF THE SECOND LETTER TO TIMOTHY.

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