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(Text and vers. 13, 14): —

I. THE DOCTRINES WHICH CONSTITUTE THESE TRADITIONS.

1. That human redemption had its rise in sovereign favour (ver. 13).

2. That we are indebted solely to the Scriptures for our knowledge of salvation.

3. That Christ is the central truth of the Bible.

4. That sanctification by the Spirit through belief of the truth is obligatory on all Christians.

II. THE DUTIES OF THE CHURCH IN REGARD TO THESE TRADITIONS.

1. Stability. "Stand fast."

2. Fidelity. "Hold."

(J. Woodward.)

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KJV: Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

WEB: So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.