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O man of God; that is, O thou minister of God, whose service is not the service of the world. It is a compellation borrowed from the Old Testament, where we find it often applied to such whose work was to reveal the Divine will, 2Ki_1:9 4:40,42. By giving Timothy this compellation, he mindeth him how much he was concerned to contemn the world.
Flee these things; flee this eager pursuit of riches.
And follow after righteousness; and follow after justice, or the business of a righteous life, in thy conversation with men.
Godliness; piety toward God.
Faith; the exercise and life of faith.
Love; love to God and thy neighbour.
Patience; a quiet bearing of injuries.
Meekness; a gentleness of spirit, opposed to all rash anger.