“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:17)

“This I say . . . that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk.” (Ephesians 4:17)

“Nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” (2 Timothy 1:12)

The apostle Paul uses a precision of synonyms. We are to “know” the One in whom we have believed and to be “persuaded” that He is able to “keep” us.

“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:7)

“But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.” (2 Timothy 1:10)