exhortation

Applying primarily to Timothy as a minister (compare 2Pe 1: 21), just as the term was used of Moses (De 33: 1), Samuel (1Sa 9: 6), Elijah, and Elisha; but, as the exhortation is as to duties incumbent also on all Christians, the term applies secondarily to him (so 2Ti 3: 17) as a

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The primary virtue that Princeton tried to instill, in exhortation after exhortation, was courage.

The Organization Kid 2001

The primary virtue that Princeton tried to instill, in exhortation after exhortation, was courage.

The Organization Kid 2001

Since a seagull never speaks back to the council flock, Jonathan's voice was raised in exhortation: Irresponsibility, my brothers?

The End of the Work Ethic 1972

And you will accomplish it aright if, wherever you come, you soon collect to you the inhabitants of the place and reveal to them the word of exhortation, and at the same time, as if the leader of a heavenly troop, set an example of living, along with all who come with you.

The Early Middle Ages 500-1000 Robert Brentano 1964

It was "sung, chanted, recited, and used in exhortation and prayer on the eve of battle."

Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 Maud Howe Elliott 1915

This latter exhortation is followed up in Am 5: 4, 6, 8, 14, 15. 13.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The exhortation is ironical, as in Jer 46: 4, 9. 15. thy valiant men -- manuscripts, the Septuagint, and Vulgate read,

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The exhortation is sustained by the assurance of God's essential rectitude in that providential government which provides perpetual blessings for the good, and perpetual misery for the wicked.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

The style of Haggai is consonant with his messages: pathetic in exhortation, vehement in reproofs, elevated in contemplating the glorious future.

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871