1 Or, women.

self to pleasure is dead while she liveth. These things 7
also command, that they may be without reproach.
But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his 8
own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse
than an unbeliever. Let none be enrolled as a widow 9
under threescore years old, having been the wife of one
man, well reported of for good works; if she hath 10
brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to
strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she
hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently fol-
lowed every good work. But younger widows refuse: 11
for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they
desire to marry; having condemnation, because they 12
have rejected their first faith. And withal they learn 13
also to be idle, going about from house to house; and
not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speak-
ing things which they ought not. I desire therefore 14
that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule
the household, give none occasion to the adversary
for reviling for already some are turned aside after 15
Satan. If any woman that believeth hath widows, 16
let her relieve them, and let not the church be bur-
dened; that it may relieve them that are widows
indeed.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of 17 double honour, especially those who labour in the word and in teaching. For the scripture saith, Thou shalt 18 not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his hire. Against an 19 elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. Them that sin reprove in the 20 sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. I charge 21 thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without 2 prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. Lay hands 22 hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Be no longer a drinker of 23 water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. Some men's sins are evident, 24 going before unto judgement; and some men also they are evident. follow after. In like manner also there are good 25

2 Or, preference.

3 Gr. the

works that

are good

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works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.

servants.

Let as many as are 1 servants under the yoke count1 Gr. bondtheir own masters worthy of all honour, that the name 2 of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that 2 partake of the 2 Or, lay benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

3

4

3

hold of.

3

healthful.

If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Gr. Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is ac4 cording to godliness; he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of Gr. sick. words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil sur5 misings, wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way 6 of gain. But godliness with contentment is great 7 gain for we brought nothing into the world, for 8 neither can we carry any thing out; but having food 9 and covering 5 we shall be therewith content. But 5 Or, in they that desire to be rich fall into a temptation and a shall have snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown enough. 10 men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some 6 Gr. evils. reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many

11

sorrows.

these we

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, pa12 tience, meekness. Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the 13 sight of many witnesses. I charge thee in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and of Christ' Or, preJesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good things alive. 14 confession; that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our

7

serveth all

15 Lord Jesus Christ: which in its own times he shall Or, his. shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King

1 Gr. them
that reign

as kings.
2 Gr. them

that rule as
lords.

3 Or, age.

to sympa

thise.

of 1kings, and Lord of 2lords; who only hath immor- 16 tality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power eternal.

Amen.

Charge them that are rich in this present world, 17 that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that 18 they be rich in good works, that they be ready to

4 Or, ready distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store 19 for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.

5 Gr. the deposit.

O Timothy, guard 5 that which is committed unto 20 thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called; Gr. missed which some professing have erred concerning the 21 faith.

the mark.

Grace be with you.

THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE

ΤΟ

TIMOTHY.

1

through.

PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of Gr. God, according to the promise of the life which is in 2 Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance 4 of thee in my supplications, night and day longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled 5 with joy; having been reminded of the unfeigned Or, joy in faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grand-minded. mother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am per

4

2

being re

3

sobering.

6 suaded, in thee also. For the which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, Gr. stir into flame. which is in thee through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of 8 power and love and discipline. Be not ashamed Gr. therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel accord9 ing to the power of God; who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was 10 given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal, but

5 Gr.

which he

hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought 11 life and incorruption to light through the gospel, where- herald. unto I was appointed a 5 preacher, and an apostle, and Or, that 12 a teacher. For the which cause I suffer also these hath comthings yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom mitted unto I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able Gr. my to guard that which I have committed unto him deposit. 13 against that day. Hold the pattern of sound words healthful.

6

7

me.

7 Gr.

1 Gr. The

good de-
posit.
Or, Holy
Spirit.

3 Or, Take thy part in suffering hardship, as &c.

4 Or,

saying; for if &c.

& Many ancient authorities read God.

which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which 14 was committed unto thee guard through the 2 Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

This thou knowest, that all that are in Asia turned 15 away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiph- 16 orus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; but, when he was in Rome, he sought me 17 diligently, and found me (the Lord grant unto him to 18 find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the 2 grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things which 2 thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a 3 good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service 4 entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. And 5 if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully. The husbandman 6 that laboureth must be the first to partake of the fruits. Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee 7 understanding in all things. Remember Jesus Christ, 8 risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel: wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, 9 as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, 10 that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Faithful is the *say- 11 ing For if we died with him, we shall also live with 12 him: if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us if we are 13 faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging 14 them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.

Give diligence to present thyself approved 15