As therefore ye received 6 Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and builded up 7 in him, and stablished in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding 7 in thanksgiving. in my flesh for his body's and beholding your order, and sake, which is the church; the stedfastness of your faith 25 whereof I was made a minis- in Christ. ter, according to the 'dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfil the 26 word of God, even the mystery which hath been hid 2 from all ages and generations: but now hath it been manifested to 27 his saints, to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, 28 the hope of glory: whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in 29 Christ; whereunto I labour also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. 21 For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen 2 my face in the flesh; that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mys3 tery of God, 5 even Christ, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden. 4 This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness 5 of speech. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying 8 Take heed lest there shall 8 be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the 9 rudiments of the world, and not after Christ: for in him 9 dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily, and in him 10 ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power: in whom ye were also 11 circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ; having been 12 buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. And you, 13 being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, I say, did he quicken together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses; having blotted out 14 10 the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out of 3 Or, 1 Or, stewardship 2 Gr. from the ages and from the generations. in power text of this passage. 8 Or, See whether by its ordinances 6 Or, by 9 Or, elements 7 Some ancient authorities insert in it. 10 Or, the bond that was against us the way, nailing it to the 15 cross; 1having put off from himself the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Set your mind 2 on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. For ye died, 3 and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is 4 7our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. 8 Mortify therefore your 5 members which are upon the earth; fornication, unclean Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath day: 17 which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body 18 is Christ's. Let no man rob you of your prize 2 by a voluntary humility and worship-ness, passion, evil desire, and ping of the angels, 3 dwelling covetousness, the which is in the things which he hath idolatry; for which things' 6 4seen, vainly puffed up by sake cometh the wrath of God 19 his fleshly mind, and not holding fast the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God. upon the sons of disobedience; 10 in the which ye also 7 walked aforetime, when ye lived in these things. But now 8 put ye also away all these; anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth: lie not one to another; 9 seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, and 10 have put on the new man, which is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him: where 11 there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman: but Christ is all, and in all. Put on therefore, as God's 12 elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one 13 3 Or, taking 5 Or, 1 Or, having put off from himself his body, he made a show of the principalities &c. Or, of his own mere will, by humility &c. his stand upon 4 Many authorities, some ancient, insert not. elements 6 Or, honour 7 Many ancient authorities read your. Make dead. 9 Some ancient authorities omit upon the sons of disobedience. See Eph. v. 6. 10 Or, amongst whom 8 Gr. another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as 1 the Lord forgave you, so also 14 do ye: and above all these things put on love, which is 15 the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of Christ 2rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing 4 one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your 17 hearts unto God. And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 18 Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting 19 in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter 20 against them. Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the 21 Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be 22 not discouraged. 5 Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing 23 the Lord: whatsoever ye do, work 7heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men; 24 knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ. For he that 25 doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. Masters, 14 render unto your 5 servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. in 2 Continue stedfastly prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; withal praying 3 for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; that I may make it 4 manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward them 5 that are without, 10 redeeming the time. Let your speech be 6 always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one. All my affairs shall Tychi-7 cus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord: whom I have 8 sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our estate, and that he may comfort your hearts; together 9 with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here. Aristarchus my fellow-pri- 10 soner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touch 1 Many ancient authorities read Christ. 2 Gr. arbitrate. 3 Some ancient authorities read the Lord: others, God. 4 Or, yourselves 5 Gr. Bondservants. 6 Gr. lords. 7 Gr. from the soul. 8 Gr. receive again 9 Gr. equality. 10 Gr. buying up the opportunity. the wrong. ing whom ye received commandments; if he come unto 11 you, receive him), and Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will 13 of God. For I bear him witness, that he hath much labour for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in 14 Hierapolis. Luke, the be loved physician, and Demas salute you. Salute the bre- 15 thren that are in Laodicea, and 2Nymphas, and the church that is in their house. And 16 when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea. And say to Ar- 17 chippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. The salutation of me Paul 18 with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS. our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much 7assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we shewed ourselves toward you for your sake. And ye 6 became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost; so that ye became an ensample 7 to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. For 8 from you hath sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only 3 Some 1 Gr. bondservant. 2 The Greek may represent Nympha. ancient authorities read her. 4 Gr. the. 5 Or, because our gospel &c. 6 Or, Holy Spirit 7 Or, fulness in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith to God-ward is gone forth; so that we need not to speak 9 anything. For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, to serve a living and 10 true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivereth us from the wrath to come. 21 we were well pleased to im- For yourselves, brethren, know our entering in unto you, that it hath not been 2 found vain: but having suf-couraging you, and testifying, fered before, and been shame- to the end that ye should walk 12 fully entreated, as ye know, worthily of God, who 3calleth at Philippi, we waxed bold in you into his own kingdom our God to speak unto you and glory. the gospel of God in much 3 conflict. For our exhortation is not of error, nor of unclean4 ness, nor in guile: but even as we have been approved of God to be intrusted with the gospel, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God which 5 proveth our hearts. For neither at any time were we found using words of flattery, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness, God is witness; 6 nor seeking glory of men, neither from you, nor from others, when we might have 1 been burdensome, as apostles 7 of Christ. But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own 8 children: even so, being affectionately desirous of you, 1 Or, claimed honour And for this cause we also 13 thank God without ceasing, that, when ye received from us the word of the message, even the word of God, ye accepted it not as the word of men, but, as it is in truth, the word of God, which also worketh in you that believe. For 14 ye, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God which are in Judæa in Christ Jesus: for ye also suffered the same things of your own countrymen, even as they did of the Jews; who both killed the 15 Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drave out us, and please not God, and are contrary to all men; forbidding us to speak 16 to the Gentiles that they may be saved; to fill up their sins 2 Most of the ancient authorities read babes. 3 Some ancient authorities read called. 4 Gr. the word of hearing. |