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, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. CHAPTER IV. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. 10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. II These things command and teach. 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 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 doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. CHAPTER V. REBUKE not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; 2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity. Honour widows that are widows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to 8 For bodily exercise profiteth lit- shew piety at home, and to requite tle: but godliness is profitable unto their parents: for that is good and all things, having promise of the life acceptable before God. 16 SA* of godliness, who was manifest 4,6 SA of Christ Jesus to SA we labour and strive, because 12 SA om. in spirit 16 S om. thee good and 9 S om. all 5,4 SA om. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, lieveth have widows, let them relieve and desolate, trusteth in God, and them, and let not the church be chargcontinueth in supplications and pray-ed; that it may relieve them that are ers night and day. widows indeed. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure is 17 Let the elders that rule well be Idead while she liveth. counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 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. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 9 Let not a widow be taken into the 19 Against an elder receive not an number under threescore years old, accusation, but before two or three having been the wife of one man, witnesses. 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. II But the younger widows refuse: 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, for when they have begun to wax neither be partaker of other men's wanton against Christ, they will sins: keep thyself pure. marry; 12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. 13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. 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. 23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. 24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. 25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and 14 I will therefore that the younger they that are otherwise cannot be women marry, bear children, guide hid. the house, give none occasion to the CHAPTER VI. LET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters 16 If any man or woman that be-worthy of all honour, that the name aside after Satan. 5 S trusteth in the Lord 16 SA If any woman that believeth have widows, let her 18 S worthy of his meat 20 A But them 21 SA before God and Christ Jesus 23 SA for the stomach's sake 25 A And likewise also; SA are manifest of God and his doctrine be not blas- II But thou, O man of God, flee phemed. these things; and follow after righte 2 And they that have believing ousness, godliness, faith, love, pamasters, let them not despise them, tience, meekness. because they are brethren; but rather 12 Fight the good fight of faith, do them service, because they are lay hold on eternal life, whereunto faithful and beloved, partakers of the thou art also called, and hast probenefit. These things teach and ex-fessed a good profession before many hort. witnesses. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and 13 I give thee charge in the sight consent not to wholesome words, even of God, who quickeneth all things, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and before Christ Jesus, who before and to the doctrine which is accord- Pontius Pilate witnessed a good coning to godliness; fession; 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 5 Perverse disputings of men of 15 Which in his times he shall corrupt minds, and destitute of the shew, who is the blessed and only truth, supposing that gain is godli-Potentate, the King of kings, and ness: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 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. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let 17 Charge them that are rich in this us be therewith content. 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 themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 6,2 S om. because they are brethren 5 SA om. from such withdraw thyself 7 SA into this world, because we can 10 S with divers sorrows also 13 S om. thee; S Jesus Christ 14 S Christ Jesus SA but in God 19 SA on life indeed IIS om. godliness 12 SA om. 17 S rich in the present time; 20 O Timothy, keep that which is erred concerning the faith. Grace be committed to thy trust, avoiding pro- with thee. Amen. fane and vain babblings, and opposi-qThe first to Timothy was written from tions of science falsely so called: 21 Which some professing have Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of 21 SA with you; SA om. Amen. Subscription: S The first to Timothy, A The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO CHAPTER I. TIMOTHY. PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Je sus, 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; |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. 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 an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given 4 Greatly desiring to see thee, be- us in Christ Jesus before the world ing mindful of thy tears, that I may began; 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. 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: II Whereunto I am appointed a 6 Wherefore I put thee in remem- preacher, and an apostle, and a brance that thou stir up the gift of teacher of the Gentiles. Title: SA The second to Timothy. Christ, our Lord 6 A the gift of Christ II SA om. of the Gentiles 1,1 S of Christ Jesus 2 S* and the Lord Jesus 8 S testimony of the Lord 10 SA Christ Jesus 5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 12 For the which cause I also suffer himself with the affairs of this life; these things: nevertheless I am not that he may please him who hath ashamed: for I know whom I have chosen him to be a soldier. 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. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost 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. 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. CHAPTER II. THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 8 Remember that Jesus Christ 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 sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. II 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 4 No man that warreth entangleth more ungodliness. 12 S om. also 15 S Phygelus 2,3 SA Be thou a partaker of affliction, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus 5 A om. And 14 S before God; A before the Lord. 7 SA will give thee 12 SA if we shall deny him Strive not thou about words 15 A unto Christ |