Didst follow (παρηκολουθησας). First aorist active indicative of παρακολουθεω, for which see 1 Timothy 4:6. Some MSS. have perfect active παρηκολουθηκας (thou hast followed). Nine associative-instrumental cases here after the verb ( teaching , διδασκαλια, Romans 12:7; conduct , αγωγη, old word here only in N.T.; purpose , προθεσε, Romans 8:28; faith , πιστε, 1 Thessalonians 3:6; longsuffering , μακροθυμια, Colossians 1:11; persecutions , διωγμοις, 2 Thessalonians 1:4; sufferings , παθημασιν, 2 Corinthians 1:6). The two last items belong to verse 2 Timothy 3:11.