Titus 2:15

Thesethings speak, and exhort, and rebuke The three verbs rise as a climax, describing the degrees of earnestness and intensity to be put forth according to the occasion; -these things," all from Titus 2:1.

with all authority The word looks back to the -authority" of St Paul's own commission Titus 1:3, and implies its delegated fulness. So 1 Timothy 1:1, where see note.

Let noman despise thee -Do not thyself disesteem and cheapen thy authority." This is the exact force of the Greek verb used for -despise." Cf. -it is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer," Proverbs 20:14. -Believe," as we might say now, -in the grace of holy orders." -Believe there is something in the faithful pastors, the faithful priest's, visit to the sick or whole, different from and beyond the faithful layman's. Foster this belief for your people's sake. Their faith in this matter will have much to do with their healing." Cf. Bridges, Christian Ministry, c. x, -Expect great things attempt great things. This expectation is the life of faith the vitality of the Ministry that which honours God, and is honoured by God."