δοῦλον δὲ Κυρίου : here is used in its special application to the ministers of the Church. On the general teaching, see 1 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 3:2.

ἤπιος, as Ell. notes, implies gentleness in demeanour, πραΰτης meekness of disposition. “ Gentle unto all men, so he will be apt to teach; forbearing towards opponents, so he will be able to correct ” (Bengel).

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