But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
Ver. 10. But thou hast fully known] παρηκολουθηκας. Or, thou hast exactly trod in my track, followed my footsteps; as Irenaeus did Polycarp's, as Paraeus did Ursin's; whence Paulus Melissus,
" - Sacra docente Pareo,
Vividus Ursini spiritus ora movet. "