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Affirm constantly (διαβεβαιοῦσθαι)
Pasto. See on 1Ti 1:7. Constantly, not continually, but uniformly and consistently. So Book of Common Prayer, “Collect for Saint John Baptist's Day,” “and after his example constantly speak the truth.” Rend. affirm steadfastly.
Might be careful (φροντίζωσιν)
N.T.o. Quite often in lxx. Frequent in Class. To think or consider; hence to take careful thought, ponder, be anxious about.
To maintain (προΐ̀στασθαι)
Mostly in Pastorals, and usually in the sense of ruling, as Rom 12:8; 1Th 5:12; 1Ti 3:4, 1Ti 3:5. The sense here is to be forward in.
Profitable (ὠφέλιμα)
Pasto. olxx. Comp. 1Ti 4:8; 2Ti 3:16.