3 Honour widows that are wid- 14 I will therefore that the ows indeed. younger women marry, bear 4 But if any widow have chil-children, guide the house, give dren or nephews, let them learn none occasion to the adversary first to shew piety at home, and to speak reproachfully. to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplication 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 blame. less. 8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. 11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Anointed (Jesus), they will 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan. 16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and teaching. 18 For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 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, Anointed Jesus, 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 stom ach's sake and thine often infirmities. 24 Some men's sins are open before hand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. 25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. CHAPTER VI. ET as many bondmen as 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through Lare under the yoke count with many sorrows. their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his teaching be not blasphemed. 11 But thou, o man of God, flee these things; and follow after *holiness, justice, goodness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and 2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faith-hast professed a good profesful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord, Anointed Jesus, and to the teaching which is according to godliness; sion before many witnesses. 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Anointed Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unre 4 He is proud, knowing noth-bukeable, until the appearing of ing, but doting about questions our Lord, Anointed Jesus. and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 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 therewith con tent. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. | 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for * See, how beautifully the compound words of righteousness fit in. themselves a good foundation 21 Which some professing against the time to come, that have erred concerning the they may lay hold on eternal Grace be with thee. life. 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: faith. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacati ana. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO PAUL TIMOTHY. CHAPTER I. an apostle of Anointed Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Anointed Jesus, the spirit of fear; but of power and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: 2 To Timothy, my dearly be- but be thou partaker of the loved son: Grace, mercy, and afflictions of the gospel accordpeace, from God the Fathering to the power of God; and Anointed 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 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Anointed Jesus before the world began; 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savviour Anointed Jesus, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 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 | crowned, except he strive law that day. fully. 13 Hold fast the form of 6 The husbandman that lasound words, which thou hast boureth must be first partaker heard of me, in faith and love of the fruits. which is in Anointed Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us. 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 8 Remember that Anointed Jesus of the seed of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel: 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 Anointed Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how 12 If we suffer, we shall also many things he ministered un-reign with him: if we deny to me at Ephesus, thou know-him, he also will deny us: est very well. CHAPTER II. HOU therefore, my son, be THO strong in the grace that is in Anointed 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 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, hardness, as a good soldier of rightly dividing the word of Anointed Jesus. truth. 16 But shun profane and vain 4 No man that warreth en- babblings: for they will intangleth himself with the af-crease unto more ungodliness. fairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet he is not 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 some. resurrection is passed already; 2 For men shall be lovers of and overthrow the faith of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, 19 Nevertheless the foundation disobedient to parents, unthankof God standeth sure, having ful, unholy, this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Anointed (Jesus) depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 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 *holiness, justice, goodness, faith, love, 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 bondman of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient; 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, 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 teaching, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, 26 And that they may recover at Iconium, at Lystra; what themselves out of the snare of persecutions I endured: but out the devil, who are taken cap-of them all the Lord delivered tive by him at his will. CHAPTER III. me. 12 Yea, and all that will live HIS know also, that in the godly in Anointed Jesus shall THIS shall come. in 13 But evil men and seducers *See again how nicely the words, which compose righteousness, fit in. |