They that are called to labour in the ministry of the Word, are to preach sound doctrine,[1017]

• diligently,[1018] in season and out of season;[1019]
• plainly,[1020] not in the enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit, and of power;[1021]
• faithfully,[1022] making known the whole counsel of God;[1023] wisely,[1024] applying themselves to the necessities and capacities of the hearers;[1025]
• zealously,[1026] with fervent love to God[1027] and the souls of his people;[1028]
• sincerely,[1029] aiming at his glory,[1030] and their conversion,[1031] edification,[1032] and salvation.[1033]