Paul uses these commands, or charges, throughout his letters (1 Tim. 6:11–16, Rom 12:1–2, 1 Cor 1:10, Eph 4:17). His charges typically begin with a strong appeal, such as “I charge,” “I exhort” or “I urge,” followed by the name of the person charged (in this case, Timothy). Before concluding his charge with a call to action, Paul inserts a phrase that identifies the authority of the charge—a way to underscore its solemnity or importance.
Because false teachers were teaching strange…
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