Coming of Antichrist. I. TIMOTHY. when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; Idleness to be avoided 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whe ther by word, or our epistle. 16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe 17 Comfort your hearts, and establish you in (because our testimony among you was believ-every good word and work. ed) in that day. CHAP. III. 11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this Paul giveth them divers precepts. word of the Lord may have free course, and calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his FINALLY, brethren, pray for us, that the goodness, and the work of faith with power: be glorified, even as it is with you; 12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ 2 And that we may be delivered from unreamay be glorified in you, and ye in him, accord-sonable and wicked men: for all men have not ng to the grace of our God, and of the Lord faith. Jesus Christ. CHAP. II. Of steadfastness in the truth. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touch which we command you. Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming you, that ye both do and will do the things ing of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he, as God, sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. 5 Remember ye not, that when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us. 10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quiet9 Even him, whose coming is after the work-ness they work, and eat their own bread. ing of Satan, with all power, and signs, and ly 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing ing wonders, 14 And if any man obey not our word by this 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteous-epistle, note that man, and have no company ness in them that perish; because they received with him, that he may be ashamed. not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unright eousness. 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation, through sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of the truth: 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admo nish him as a brother. 16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all. 17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians, The First Epistle of PAUL, the Apostle, to TIMOTHY. Timothy put in mind of his charge. PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Jalogies, which minister questions, rather than 2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith; 6 From which some having swerved, have 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; under 3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, standing neither what they say, nor whereof when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest they affirm. charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless gene-luse it lawfully; Of Paul's call to the ministry. CHAP. II, III, IV. 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for al righteous man, but for the lawless and disobe The mystery of godliness CHAP. III. The qualifications of bishops, &c. dient, for the ungodly and for sin erth, for, und THIS is a true saying, If a man desire the holy and profane, for murderers of fathers, murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient; not a brawler, not covetous; office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband 10 For whoremongers, for them that defile of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for given to hospitality, apt to teach; liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust. 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief: 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the double-tongued, not given to much wine, not world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. greedy of filthy lucre; 16 Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and 19 Holding faith and a good conscience; which great boldness in the faith which is in Christ some having put away, concerning faith have Jesus. made shipwreck: 20 Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. CHAP. II. I Prayers and thanks to be made for all men. EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men: 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. world, received up into glory. CHAP. IV. Now the spines some shall depart from the OW the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their cor science seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to ab7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and an stain from meats, which God hath created to be apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie received with thanksgiving of them which benot,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and lieve and know the truth. verity. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing 8 I will therefore that men pray every where, to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubt-5 For it is sanctified by the word of God, and ing. prayer. 9 In like manner also, that women adorn them- 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of selves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness these things, thou shalt be a good minister of and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of or pearls, or costly array, faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to 10 For therefore we both labour and suffer re15 Notwithstanding, she shall be saved in child-proach, because we trust in the living God who bearing, if they continue in faith, and charity, is the Saviour of all men, especially of those and holiness, with sobriety. that believe. Rules to be observed in reproving. I. TIMOTHY. Of the duty of servants 11 These things command and teach. 24 Some men's sins are open before hand, going 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou before to judgment: and some men they follow an example of the believers, in word, in conver-after. sation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 25 Likewise also the good works of some are 13 Til I come, give attendance to reading, to manifest beforehand; and they that are otherexhortation, to doctrine. wise cannot be hid. 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the bands of the presbytery. CHAP. VI. The great gain of godliness. ET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be 15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doc-not blasphemed. trine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. CHAP. V. Of widows and elders. 2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit EBUKE not an elder, but entreat him as a These things teach and exhort. Rather, and the younger men as brethren; 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not 2 The elder women as mothers; the younger to wholesome words, even the words of our as sisters, with all purity. 3 Honour, widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness, 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and deso- and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is late, trusteth in God, and continueth in suppli- godliness: from such withdraw thyself. cations and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment, let us be there with content. 8 But if any provide not for his own, and espe- 9 But they that will be rich, fall into temptation, cially for those of his own house, he hath denied and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful the faith, and is worse than an infidel. lusts, which drown men in destruction and per 9 Let not a widow be taken into the number dition. under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred 10 Well reported of for good works; if she from the faith, and pierced themselves through have brought up children, if she have lodged with many sorrows. strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; she have relieved the afflicted, if she have dili- and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith gently followed every good work. love, patience, meekness. 11 But the younger widows refuse: for when 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and they will marry ; hast professed a good profession before many 12 Having damnation, because they have cast witnesses. off their first faith. 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who 13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, about from house to house; and not only idle, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good conbut tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things fession; which they ought not. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan. 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 If any man or woman that believeth have 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the widows, let them relieve them, and let not the light which no man can approach unto: whom church be charged; that it may relieve them no man hath seen, nor can see; to whom be that are widows indeed. honour and power everlasting. Amen. 17 Let the elders that rule well, be counted 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that worthy of double honour, especially they who they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain labour in the word and doctrine. riches, but in the living God, who giveth us 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muz-richly all things to enjoy ; zle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good labourer is worthy of his reward. works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake, and thine often infirmities. 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called; 21 Which some professing, have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana. PAUL The Second Epistle of PAUL, the Apostle, to TIMOTHY. CHAP. I. Paul's love to Timothy. 18 Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead, according to an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will my gospel : of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy ; 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him : 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God stand calling, not according to our works, but accord-eth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth ing to his own purpose and grace, which was them that are his. And, Let every one that given us in Christ Jesus before the world began; nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing 20 But in a great house there are not only vesof our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished sels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and death, and hath brought life and immortality to of earth; and some to honour, and some to dislight through the gospel: honour. 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow right eousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; 14 That good thing which was committed unto but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient; thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose 15 This thou knowest, that all they which themselves; if God peradventure will give them are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 26 And that they may recover themselves out 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was by him at his will. not ashamed of my chain: 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. CHAP. III. Enemies of the truth described. THIS know also, that in the last days peril ous times shall come. 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. CHAP. II. Timothy exhorted to constancy. THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, truce-breakers. false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts; 7 Ever learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, Paul commendoth the holy scriptures. TITUS. His charge to Timothy. manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous charity, patience, Judge, shall give me at that day: and not to 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me only, but unto all them also that love this me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what appearing. persecutions I endured: but out of them all the 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 10 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. CHAP. IV. 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 13 The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: 15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. 16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding, the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. Paul's triumph in prospect of death. CHARGE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenlong-suffering and doctrine. ly kingdom; to whom be glory for ever and ever. 3 For the time will come, when they will not Amen. endure sound doctrine; but after their own 19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the houselusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, hold of Onesiphorus. having itching ears; 20. Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the have I left at Miletum sick. truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. and Claudia, and all the brethren. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflic-Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, tions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good night, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of CHAP. I. 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bišnop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time. The Epistle of PAUL to TITUS. How ministers should be qualified. PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began ; 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me, according to the commandinent of God our Saviour; 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who sub vert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. 12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and com mandments of men that turn from the truth. 15 Unto the pure all things are pure: out unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is 4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the defiled. Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. 16 They profess that they know God; but in 5 For this cause left 1 thee in Crete, that thou works they deny him, being abominable, and disshouldest set in order the things that are want- obedient, and unto every good work reprobate. ing, and ordain elders in every city, as I had CHAP. II. appointed thee: Directions for life and doctrine. 13 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, BUT speak thou the things which become having faithful children, not accused of riot, or sound doctrine : unruly. 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the stew-sound in faith, in charity, in patience; ard of God: not self-willed, not soon angry, not 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in be given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; haviour as becometh holiness; not false accu 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sers, not given to much wine, teachers of good saber, just, holy, temperate; things; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision: 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their chil dren,' 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. |