But thou hast fully known my doctrine: our translation here seemeth a little strange, for the Greek is: Thou hast diligently followed me in doctrine, eu de parhkolouyhdav mou th didaskalia that is: Thou wert in my company, thou wert a follower of me, and so must know what doctrine I preached; what
manner of life I lived; what my
purpose, whole scope and design, was; what
faith I taught and professed; what
long-suffering I used, both towards my malicious adversaries and my weaker brethren; what
charity or love I showed towards all men, whether friends or foes; what