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  • @savannahhernandez3467
    @savannahhernandez3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    AMEN, AMEN, AND AMEN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

    • @carolehorton482
      @carolehorton482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN!!!!!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @connieadams607
    @connieadams607 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Best Bible study 📖

  • @perfectlymprfct
    @perfectlymprfct 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you kind Sir. I was so thirsty for the truth. I am finally in the process of being quenched. I am on Book 12, but decided to listen to the Gospels this week. I want to say Wow for me and Woe for the masses, including my church. 💜😯

    • @deannewilliams6897
      @deannewilliams6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How wonderful it is to find Brother Les’ Bible studies. Such a blessing! 😊

    • @savannahhernandez3467
      @savannahhernandez3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @deannewilliams6897, AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3) Beginning at Moses and all the prophets Jesus expounded unto two Apostles in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27) Then to the 11 (Luke 24:45)
      I guess that’s why 1 Corinthians 15:11 says that Paul, Peter, the other disciples, James. all the apostles, and 500 others Christ appeared to; all preached the same gospel. And why Paul says he preached the same gospel he was persecuting others for preaching (Galatians 1:23) And why Peter said, “To Him give ALL THE PROPHETS witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:43(emphasis mine)
      Side note belief is a gift (Philippians 1:29) Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9)
      Gods Grace is sufficient. You have nothing to boast in, not even your faith and belief. All glory to God!
      Fun fact: According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. The apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were “of the circumcision” (Col. 4:11, 14).
      Unless you have different reason Paul names 6 guys and says “These are the ONLY fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me.” Colossians 4:11b. And then says “Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.” Colossians 4:14
      Either Luke is not a fellow worker in the
      kingdom of God who comforts Paul or he is not a Jew. Philemon 24 says Luke is a fellow worker. Surely the beloved physician was a comfort to Paul.
      Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Works never saved anybody. Not Adam and not anybody after him.
      Sola Scriptura. Tota Scriptura.

    • @carolehorton482
      @carolehorton482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN!!!!!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @carolehorton482
    @carolehorton482 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    AMEN😊😊❤❤

  • @kwik2hear915
    @kwik2hear915 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Let the Lord be with you always! Les you're the best.

    • @savannahhernandez3467
      @savannahhernandez3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3) Beginning at Moses and all the prophets Jesus expounded unto two Apostles in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27) Then to the 11 (Luke 24:45)
      I guess that’s why 1 Corinthians 15:11 says that Paul, Peter, the other disciples, James. all the apostles, and 500 others Christ appeared to; all preached the same gospel. And why Paul says he preached the same gospel he was persecuting others for preaching (Galatians 1:23) And why Peter said, “To Him give ALL THE PROPHETS witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:43(emphasis mine)
      Side note belief is a gift (Philippians 1:29) Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9)
      Gods Grace is sufficient. You have nothing to boast in, not even your faith and belief. All glory to God!
      Fun fact: According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. The apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were “of the circumcision” (Col. 4:11, 14).
      Unless you have different reason Paul names 6 guys and says “These are the ONLY fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me.” Colossians 4:11b. And then says “Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.” Colossians 4:14
      Either Luke is not a fellow worker in the
      kingdom of God who comforts Paul or he is not a Jew. Philemon 24 says Luke is a fellow worker. Surely the beloved physician was a comfort to Paul.
      Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Works never saved anybody. Not Adam and not anybody after him.
      Sola Scriptura. Tota Scriptura.

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      orthotomeo (ὀρθοτομέω, 3718), lit., “to cut straight” (orthos, “straight,” temno, “to cut”), is found in 2 Tim. 2:15, kjv, “rightly dividing,” rv, “handling aright” (the word of truth); the meaning passed from the idea of cutting or “dividing,” to the more general sense of “rightly dealing with a thing.” What is intended here is not “dividing” Scripture from Scripture, but teaching Scripture accurately. In the Sept., of directing one’s paths, Prov. 3:6 and 11:5 (“righteousness traces out blameless paths”).
      1. to cut straight: τὰς ὁδούς, to cut straight ways, i.e. to proceed by straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to to do right (for ישֵׁר), Prov. 3:6; 11:5, (viam secare, Verg. Aen. 6, 899).
      2. dropping the idea of cutting, to make straight and smooth; Vulg. recte tracto, to handle aright: τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας, i.e. to teach the truth correctly and directly, 2 Tim. 2:15; τὸν ἀληθῆ λόγον, Eustath. opusce. p. 115, 41. (Not found elsewhere [exc. in eccles. writ. (W. 26); e. g. constt. apost. 7, 31 ἐν τ. τοῦ κυρίου δόγμασιν; cf. Suicer ii. 508 sq.]. Cf. καινοτομέω, to cut new veins in mining; dropping the notion of cutting, to make something new, introduce new things, make innovations or changes, etc.)
      2 Timothy 2:15 (Word Studies in the New Testament): Rightly dividing (ὀρθοτομοῦντα). N. T.o. oClass. In LXX, Prov. 3:6; 11:5; both times in the sense of directing the way. From ὀρθός straight and τέμνειν to cut. Hence to cut straight, as paths; to hold a straight course; generally, to make straight; to handle rightly. Vulg. recte tractare. The thought is that the minister of the gospel is to present the truth rightly, not abridging it, not handling it as a charlatan (see on 2 Cor. 2:17), not making it a matter of wordy strife (ver. 14), but treating it honestly and fully, in a straightforward manner. Various homiletic fancies have been founded on the word, as, to divide the word of truth, giving to each hearer what he needs: or, to separate it into its proper parts: or, to separate it from error: or, to cut straight through it, so that its inmost contents may be laid bare. Others, again, have found in it the figure of dividing the bread, which is the office of the household steward; or of dividing the sacrificial victims; or of cutting a straight furrow with the plough.

    • @carolehorton482
      @carolehorton482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

    • @savannahhernandez3467
      @savannahhernandez3467 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​@@CHRjasonIST, please read: 2 PET. 3:15-16,(17-18); ROM. 2:16; 16:25; 11:13; 1:1,16,17; ACTS 9:15; 11:19; 13:38-39; 16:14; 20:24 (i.e. EPH. 3:1,2); 1 COR. 15:1-4,(14-20); 2 TIM. 2:8; 2 COR. 5:16,17,19,21; 3:5-7; 4:(2),3-4; GAL. 1:1,4,*(6-9),11-12,15-16,17-20; 2:7-9,16,20,21; 5:1-4; COL. 1:20-23,(24),*25.

  • @kingoncommonlaw130
    @kingoncommonlaw130 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well Les, u ain't getting any younger - as i abide in Him and His word abides in me it is my wish for my Lord and King to bless ur household with the healing power of the Holy Spirit and i loose this Spirit of God now in the Mighty name of my Lord Jesus Christ to minister to your needs.

  • @scottmorgan701
    @scottmorgan701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you brother Les, may God continue to bless your teachings.

    • @savannahhernandez3467
      @savannahhernandez3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3) Beginning at Moses and all the prophets Jesus expounded unto two Apostles in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27) Then to the 11 (Luke 24:45)
      I guess that’s why 1 Corinthians 15:11 says that Paul, Peter, the other disciples, James. all the apostles, and 500 others Christ appeared to; all preached the same gospel. And why Paul says he preached the same gospel he was persecuting others for preaching (Galatians 1:23) And why Peter said, “To Him give ALL THE PROPHETS witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:43(emphasis mine)
      Side note belief is a gift (Philippians 1:29) Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9)
      Gods Grace is sufficient. You have nothing to boast in, not even your faith and belief. All glory to God!
      Fun fact: According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. The apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were “of the circumcision” (Col. 4:11, 14).
      Unless you have different reason Paul names 6 guys and says “These are the ONLY fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me.” Colossians 4:11b. And then says “Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.” Colossians 4:14
      Either Luke is not a fellow worker in the
      kingdom of God who comforts Paul or he is not a Jew. Philemon 24 says Luke is a fellow worker. Surely the beloved physician was a comfort to Paul.
      Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Works never saved anybody. Not Adam and not anybody after him.
      Sola Scriptura. Tota Scriptura.

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      orthotomeo (ὀρθοτομέω, 3718), lit., “to cut straight” (orthos, “straight,” temno, “to cut”), is found in 2 Tim. 2:15, kjv, “rightly dividing,” rv, “handling aright” (the word of truth); the meaning passed from the idea of cutting or “dividing,” to the more general sense of “rightly dealing with a thing.” What is intended here is not “dividing” Scripture from Scripture, but teaching Scripture accurately. In the Sept., of directing one’s paths, Prov. 3:6 and 11:5 (“righteousness traces out blameless paths”).
      1. to cut straight: τὰς ὁδούς, to cut straight ways, i.e. to proceed by straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to to do right (for ישֵׁר), Prov. 3:6; 11:5, (viam secare, Verg. Aen. 6, 899).
      2. dropping the idea of cutting, to make straight and smooth; Vulg. recte tracto, to handle aright: τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας, i.e. to teach the truth correctly and directly, 2 Tim. 2:15; τὸν ἀληθῆ λόγον, Eustath. opusce. p. 115, 41. (Not found elsewhere [exc. in eccles. writ. (W. 26); e. g. constt. apost. 7, 31 ἐν τ. τοῦ κυρίου δόγμασιν; cf. Suicer ii. 508 sq.]. Cf. καινοτομέω, to cut new veins in mining; dropping the notion of cutting, to make something new, introduce new things, make innovations or changes, etc.)
      2 Timothy 2:15 (Word Studies in the New Testament): Rightly dividing (ὀρθοτομοῦντα). N. T.o. oClass. In LXX, Prov. 3:6; 11:5; both times in the sense of directing the way. From ὀρθός straight and τέμνειν to cut. Hence to cut straight, as paths; to hold a straight course; generally, to make straight; to handle rightly. Vulg. recte tractare. The thought is that the minister of the gospel is to present the truth rightly, not abridging it, not handling it as a charlatan (see on 2 Cor. 2:17), not making it a matter of wordy strife (ver. 14), but treating it honestly and fully, in a straightforward manner. Various homiletic fancies have been founded on the word, as, to divide the word of truth, giving to each hearer what he needs: or, to separate it into its proper parts: or, to separate it from error: or, to cut straight through it, so that its inmost contents may be laid bare. Others, again, have found in it the figure of dividing the bread, which is the office of the household steward; or of dividing the sacrificial victims; or of cutting a straight furrow with the plough.

    • @carolehorton482
      @carolehorton482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN!!!!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @noelj.aldoria6230
    @noelj.aldoria6230 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    God has always given us the best blessing there is. He trusted our brother Les as a teacher of His words.
    I am grateful to our Lord, and I am also grateful for the opportunity that we have through this technology to hear the truth as it should be. Blessings to Les ministry, and to all that are part of it.

    • @savannahhernandez3467
      @savannahhernandez3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3) Beginning at Moses and all the prophets Jesus expounded unto two Apostles in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27) Then to the 11 (Luke 24:45)
      I guess that’s why 1 Corinthians 15:11 says that Paul, Peter, the other disciples, James. all the apostles, and 500 others Christ appeared to; all preached the same gospel. And why Paul says he preached the same gospel he was persecuting others for preaching (Galatians 1:23) And why Peter said, “To Him give ALL THE PROPHETS witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:43(emphasis mine)
      Side note belief is a gift (Philippians 1:29) Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9)
      Gods Grace is sufficient. You have nothing to boast in, not even your faith and belief. All glory to God!
      Fun fact: According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. The apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were “of the circumcision” (Col. 4:11, 14).
      Unless you have different reason Paul names 6 guys and says “These are the ONLY fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me.” Colossians 4:11b. And then says “Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.” Colossians 4:14
      Either Luke is not a fellow worker in the
      kingdom of God who comforts Paul or he is not a Jew. Philemon 24 says Luke is a fellow worker. Surely the beloved physician was a comfort to Paul.
      Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Works never saved anybody. Not Adam and not anybody after him.
      Sola Scriptura. Tota Scriptura.

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      orthotomeo (ὀρθοτομέω, 3718), lit., “to cut straight” (orthos, “straight,” temno, “to cut”), is found in 2 Tim. 2:15, kjv, “rightly dividing,” rv, “handling aright” (the word of truth); the meaning passed from the idea of cutting or “dividing,” to the more general sense of “rightly dealing with a thing.” What is intended here is not “dividing” Scripture from Scripture, but teaching Scripture accurately. In the Sept., of directing one’s paths, Prov. 3:6 and 11:5 (“righteousness traces out blameless paths”).
      1. to cut straight: τὰς ὁδούς, to cut straight ways, i.e. to proceed by straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to to do right (for ישֵׁר), Prov. 3:6; 11:5, (viam secare, Verg. Aen. 6, 899).
      2. dropping the idea of cutting, to make straight and smooth; Vulg. recte tracto, to handle aright: τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας, i.e. to teach the truth correctly and directly, 2 Tim. 2:15; τὸν ἀληθῆ λόγον, Eustath. opusce. p. 115, 41. (Not found elsewhere [exc. in eccles. writ. (W. 26); e. g. constt. apost. 7, 31 ἐν τ. τοῦ κυρίου δόγμασιν; cf. Suicer ii. 508 sq.]. Cf. καινοτομέω, to cut new veins in mining; dropping the notion of cutting, to make something new, introduce new things, make innovations or changes, etc.)
      2 Timothy 2:15 (Word Studies in the New Testament): Rightly dividing (ὀρθοτομοῦντα). N. T.o. oClass. In LXX, Prov. 3:6; 11:5; both times in the sense of directing the way. From ὀρθός straight and τέμνειν to cut. Hence to cut straight, as paths; to hold a straight course; generally, to make straight; to handle rightly. Vulg. recte tractare. The thought is that the minister of the gospel is to present the truth rightly, not abridging it, not handling it as a charlatan (see on 2 Cor. 2:17), not making it a matter of wordy strife (ver. 14), but treating it honestly and fully, in a straightforward manner. Various homiletic fancies have been founded on the word, as, to divide the word of truth, giving to each hearer what he needs: or, to separate it into its proper parts: or, to separate it from error: or, to cut straight through it, so that its inmost contents may be laid bare. Others, again, have found in it the figure of dividing the bread, which is the office of the household steward; or of dividing the sacrificial victims; or of cutting a straight furrow with the plough.

    • @carolehorton482
      @carolehorton482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @tammyrickert3130
    @tammyrickert3130 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When The Lord says.. I go to prepare a place for you.. does that mean he's preparing a new body or an actual place for our new body? ❤

  • @carolynpatty3711
    @carolynpatty3711 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Les is the best, i have all 82 books.

    • @savannahhernandez3467
      @savannahhernandez3467 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

    • @CHRjasonIST
      @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3) Beginning at Moses and all the prophets Jesus expounded unto two Apostles in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27) Then to the 11 (Luke 24:45)
      I guess that’s why 1 Corinthians 15:11 says that Paul, Peter, the other disciples, James. all the apostles, and 500 others Christ appeared to; all preached the same gospel. And why Paul says he preached the same gospel he was persecuting others for preaching (Galatians 1:23) And why Peter said, “To Him give ALL THE PROPHETS witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:43(emphasis mine)
      Side note belief is a gift (Philippians 1:29) Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9)
      Gods Grace is sufficient. You have nothing to boast in, not even your faith and belief. All glory to God!
      Fun fact: According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. The apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were “of the circumcision” (Col. 4:11, 14).
      Unless you have different reason Paul names 6 guys and says “These are the ONLY fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me.” Colossians 4:11b. And then says “Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.” Colossians 4:14
      Either Luke is not a fellow worker in the
      kingdom of God who comforts Paul or he is not a Jew. Philemon 24 says Luke is a fellow worker. Surely the beloved physician was a comfort to Paul.
      Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Works never saved anybody. Not Adam and not anybody after him.
      Sola Scriptura. Tota Scriptura.

    • @carolehorton482
      @carolehorton482 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      AMEN!!!!!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @robertdameron2771
    @robertdameron2771 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Paul said to live is Christ and to die is gain and Paul and maaaaany others just wanted to die and go home

  • @CHRjasonIST
    @CHRjasonIST 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Christ died for sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3) Beginning at Moses and all the prophets Jesus expounded unto two Apostles in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself (Luke 24:27) Then to the 11 (Luke 24:45)
    I guess that’s why 1 Corinthians 15:11 says that Paul, Peter, the other disciples, James. all the apostles, and 500 others Christ appeared to; all preached the same gospel. And why Paul says he preached the same gospel he was persecuting others for preaching (Galatians 1:23) And why Peter said, “To Him give ALL THE PROPHETS witness, that through His name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins.” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:43(emphasis mine)
    Side note belief is a gift (Philippians 1:29) Faith is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9)
    Gods Grace is sufficient. You have nothing to boast in, not even your faith and belief. All glory to God!
    Fun fact: According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. The apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were “of the circumcision” (Col. 4:11, 14).
    Unless you have different reason Paul names 6 guys and says “These are the ONLY fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me.” Colossians 4:11b. And then says “Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas.” Colossians 4:14
    Either Luke is not a fellow worker in the
    kingdom of God who comforts Paul or he is not a Jew. Philemon 24 says Luke is a fellow worker. Surely the beloved physician was a comfort to Paul.
    Salvation has always been by grace through faith. Works never saved anybody. Not Adam and not anybody after him.
    Sola Scriptura. Tota Scriptura.
    orthotomeo (ὀρθοτομέω, 3718), lit., “to cut straight” (orthos, “straight,” temno, “to cut”), is found in 2 Tim. 2:15, kjv, “rightly dividing,” rv, “handling aright” (the word of truth); the meaning passed from the idea of cutting or “dividing,” to the more general sense of “rightly dealing with a thing.” What is intended here is not “dividing” Scripture from Scripture, but teaching Scripture accurately. In the Sept., of directing one’s paths, Prov. 3:6 and 11:5 (“righteousness traces out blameless paths”).
    1. to cut straight: τὰς ὁδούς, to cut straight ways, i.e. to proceed by straight paths, hold a straight course, equiv. to to do right (for ישֵׁר), Prov. 3:6; 11:5, (viam secare, Verg. Aen. 6, 899).
    2. dropping the idea of cutting, to make straight and smooth; Vulg. recte tracto, to handle aright: τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας, i.e. to teach the truth correctly and directly, 2 Tim. 2:15; τὸν ἀληθῆ λόγον, Eustath. opusce. p. 115, 41. (Not found elsewhere [exc. in eccles. writ. (W. 26); e. g. constt. apost. 7, 31 ἐν τ. τοῦ κυρίου δόγμασιν; cf. Suicer ii. 508 sq.]. Cf. καινοτομέω, to cut new veins in mining; dropping the notion of cutting, to make something new, introduce new things, make innovations or changes, etc.)
    2 Timothy 2:15 (Word Studies in the New Testament): Rightly dividing (ὀρθοτομοῦντα). N. T.o. oClass. In LXX, Prov. 3:6; 11:5; both times in the sense of directing the way. From ὀρθός straight and τέμνειν to cut. Hence to cut straight, as paths; to hold a straight course; generally, to make straight; to handle rightly. Vulg. recte tractare. The thought is that the minister of the gospel is to present the truth rightly, not abridging it, not handling it as a charlatan (see on 2 Cor. 2:17), not making it a matter of wordy strife (ver. 14), but treating it honestly and fully, in a straightforward manner. Various homiletic fancies have been founded on the word, as, to divide the word of truth, giving to each hearer what he needs: or, to separate it into its proper parts: or, to separate it from error: or, to cut straight through it, so that its inmost contents may be laid bare. Others, again, have found in it the figure of dividing the bread, which is the office of the household steward; or of dividing the sacrificial victims; or of cutting a straight furrow with the plough.