the promise of the Spirit through 24 Wherefore the law was our schoolfaith. 15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. master to bring us unto Christ, that 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hun-all one in Christ Jesus. dred and thirty years after, cannot 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye disannul, that it should make the pro- Abraham's seed, and heirs according mise of none effect. to the promise. 18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but CHAPTER IV. God gave it to Abraham by promise. Now I say, That the heir, as long 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? as he is a child, differeth nothing It was added because of transgres- from a servant, though he be lord sions, till the seed should come to of all; whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 20 Now a mediator is not a tor of one, but God is one. 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when we were chilmedia-dren, were in bondage under the elements of the world: 21 Is the law then against the pro- 4 But when the fulness of the time mises of God? God forbid: for if was come, God sent forth his Son, there had been a law given which made of a woman, made under the could have given life, verily right- law, eousness should have been by the law. 5 To redeem them that were under 22 But the scripture hath conclud- the law, that we might receive the ed all under sin, that the promise by adoption of sons. faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. 6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into 23 But before faith came, we were your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. kept under the law, shut up unto the 7 Wherefore thou art no more a. faith which should afterwards be re-servant, but a son; and if a son, then vealed. an heir of God through Christ. 17 SVA om. in Christ 21 V om. of God; V been in the law 22 translate hath shut up all 28 SA for ye are all Christ Jesus's 29 V are ye of Abraham's seed; SVA om. and before heirs V he hath sent forth; SVA into our hearts 7 SVA then an heir through God 4, 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not now, and to change my voice; for I God, ye did service unto them which stand in doubt of you. by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. II I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh I preached the gospel unto you at the first. 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me. 16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? 17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, they would exclude you, that ye might affect them. 18 But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, 20 I desire to be present with you 21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law? 22 For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman. 23 But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise. 24 Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. 25 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. 26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. 27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that bearest not; break forth and cry, thou that travailest not: for the desolate hath many more children than she which hath an husband. 28 Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. 30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free. 14 SVA your temptation in my flesh 15 SVA Where is then 19 SV My children 24 VA these are two covenants 25 VA But this Agar; S For Sinai is a mountain, being in Arabia; SVA for she is in bondage 26 SV which is our mother (om. all) 28 V Now you, brethren, as Is. was, are 30 A this bondwoman 31 SV Wherefore, brethren, A But, brethren for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that 15 But if ye bite and devour one if ye be circumcised, Christ shall pro-another, take heed that ye be not fit you nothing. consumed one of another. 3 For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor un-are not under the law. circumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 18 But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, sedi 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole tions, heresies, lump. 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, Io I have confidence in you through revellings, and such like: of the which the Lord, that ye will be none other-I tell you before, as I have also told wise minded: but he that troubleth you in time past, that they which do you shall bear his judgment, whoso- such things shall not inherit the kingever he be. dom of God. 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. 12 I would they were even cut off which trouble you. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty and lusts. 5,1 SVA It is for liberty that Christ hath made us free. be not 2 S* Behold, I say 10 V om. through the Lord 17 SV for these are 19 SVA om. adultery 20 V emulation I have told you; S om. in time past 24 S that are the Lord Christ Jesus's Therefore stand fast, and II A of the cross of Christ 21 SV om. murders; SV as Christ Jesus's, VA that are 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envy-household of faith. ing one another. 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. 6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things. 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. II Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross trouble me: for I bear in my body 17 From henceforth let no man the marks of the Lord Jesus. 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Amen. 9 And let us not be weary in well Jesus Christ be with your spirit. doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Unto the Galatians written from Rome. 6,2 V and so shall you fulfil 4 V But let him prove 15 V om. in Christ Jesus; SVA neither circumcision is any thing 17 S the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ, VA the marks of Jesus 18 S of the Lord. Subscription: SVA To the Galatians. THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE CHAPTER I. EPHESIANS. good pleasure which he hath pur PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ posed in himself: by the will of God, to the saints Io That in the dispensation of the which are at Ephesus, and to the fulness of times he might gather toge faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ther in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: II In whom also we have obtained 3 Blessed be the God and Father an inheritance, being predestinated of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath according to the purpose of him who blessed us with all spiritual blessings worketh all things after the counsel in heavenly places in Christ: of his own will: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. 7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; Title: SVA To the Ephesians. 1,1 V of Christ Jesus; S2A to all the saints; S*V* om. at Ephesus 3 V the God of our Lord; S of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; S* om. us 6 SVA whereby he hath made us accepted 7 A to the riches of his goodness 10 A according to the dispensation; SVA all things in Christ, which are 11 SVA in whom also we are called, being 15 S*VA om. love 16 SVA making mention of you in my prayers |