Prayer to be I. TIMOTHY, 3. made for all men. ing put away concerning faith to teach, nor to usurp authohave made shipwreck : rity over the man, but to be in 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 20 Of whom is Hymenæus silence. and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. CHAPTER 2. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. 15 Notwithstanding she shall I EXHORT therefore, that, be saved in childbearing, if first of all, supplications, they continue in faith and prayers, intercessions, and charity and holiness with sogiving of thanks, be made for briety. all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; 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; CHAPTER 3. man desire the office of a HIS is a true saying, If a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine,no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in subjection with all gravity; house, having his children in due time. Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. 8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. to rule his own house, how 5 (For if a man know not how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Morcover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the 9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in devil. modest apparel, with shame- 8 Likewise must the deacons facedness and sobriety; not be grave, not doubletongued, with broided hair, or gold, not given to much wine, not or pearls, or costly array; greedy of filthy lucre; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 12 But I suffer not a woman 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Bishops and deacons. I. TIMOTHY, 5. Apostacy foretold. 11 Even so must their wives G If thou put the brethren in be grave, not slanderers, sober, remembrance of these things, faithful in all things. thou shalt be a good minister 12 Let the deacons be the of Jesus Christ, nourished up husbands of one wife, ruling in the words of faith and of their children and their own good doctrine, whereunto thou houses well. hast attained.! 13 For they that have used 7 But refuse profane and old the office of a deacon well wives' fables, and exercise thypurchase to themselves a good self rather unto godliness. degree, and great boldness in 8 For bodily exercise profitthe faith which is in Christ eth little: but godliness is proJesus. fitable unto all things, having 14 These things write I unto promise of the life that now is, thee, hoping to come unto thee and of that which is to come. shortly: 9 This is a faithful saying and 15 But if I tarry long, that worthy of all acceptation. thou mayest know how thou 10 For therefore we both laoughtest to behave thyself in bour and suffer reproach, bethe house of God, which is the cause we trust in the living church of the living God, the God, who is the Saviour of all pillar and ground of the truth. men, specially of those that 16 And without controversy believe. great is the mystery of godli- 11 These things command and ness: God was manifest in the teach. flesh, justified in the Spirit, 12 Let no man despise thy seen of angels, preached unto youth; but be thou an example the Gentiles, believed on in the of the believers, in word, in world, received up into glory. conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. CHAPTER 4. 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. OW the Spirit speaketh is in thee, which was given 14 Neglect not the gift that Nexpressly, that in the thee by prophecy, with the latter times some shall depart laying on of the hands of the from the faith, giving heed to presbytery. seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 15 Meditate upon these things; that thy profiting may appear give thyself wholly to them; to all. 16 Take heed unto thyself, 3 Forbidding to marry, and and unto the doctrine; concommanding to abstain from tinue in them: for in doing meats, which God hath created this thou shalt both save thyto be received with thanksgiv- self, and them that hear thee. ing of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be re CHAPTER 5. EBUKE not an elder, but fused, if it be received with Rintreat him as a father; thanksgiving: 5 For it is sanctified by the and the younger men as bre word of God and prayer. thren; Of elders I. TIMOTHY, 6. and widows. 2 The elder women as mo- none occasion to the adversary thers; the younger as sisters, to speak reproachfully. with all purity. 15 For some are already turn 3 Honour widows that are ed aside after Satan. widows indeed. 16 If any man or woman that 4 But if any widow have chil-believeth have widows, let dren or nephews, let them learn them relieve them, and let not first to shew piety at home, it may relieve them that are the church be charged; that and to requite their parents: widows indeed. for that is good and acceptable 17 Let the elders that rule before God. 5 Now she that is a widow double honour, especially they well be counted worthy of indeed, and desolate, trusteth who labour in the word and in God, and continueth in sup- doctrine. plications and prayers night 18 For the scripture saith, and day. 6 But she that liveth in plea- that treadeth out the corn. Thou shalt not muzzle the ox sure is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in And, The labourer is worthy charge, that they may be of his reward. 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. 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. 9 Let not a widow be taken and the Lord Jesus Christ, and 21 I charge thee before God, into the number under three- the elect angels, that thou score years old, having been the wife of one man, observe these things without doing nothing by partiality. preferring one before another, 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself 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 23 Drink no longer water, but diligently followed every good use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. work. 11 But the younger widows refuse for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will 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. pure. beforehand, going before to 25 Likewise also the good forehand; and they that are works of some are manifest beotherwise cannot be hid. CHAPTER 6. 14 I will therefore that the ET as many servants as younger women marry, bear are under the yoke count children, guide the house, give their own masters worthy of The evil I. TIMOTHY, 6. of covetousness. all honour, that the name of whereunto thou art also called, God and his doctrine be not and hast professed a good problasphemed. fession before many witnesses. 2 And they that have believ- 13 I give thee charge in the ing masters, let them not de-sight of God, who quickeneth spise them, because they are all things, and before Christ brethren; but rather do them Jesus, who before Pontius Piservice, because they are faith- late witnessed a good confes. ful and beloved, partakers of sion; the benefit. These things teach 14 That thou keep this comand exhort. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our 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, mandment without spot, unrebukeable, 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 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach cato; whom no man hath 5 Perverse disputings of men seen, nor can see: to whom be of corrupt minds, and destitute honour and power everlasting. of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such.17 Charge them that are rích withdraw thyself. in this world, that they be not 6 But godliness with content-highminded, nor trust in unment is great gain. Amen. certain riches, but in the living 7 For we brought nothing God, who giveth us richly all into this world, and it is cer- 18 That they do good, that things to enjoy; tain we can carry nothing out. they be rich in good works, 8 And having food and rai- ready to distribute, willing to ment let us be therewith con- communicate; tent. tion. 19 Laying up in store for them9 But they that will be rich selves a good foundation afall into temptation and against the time to come, that snare, and into many foolish they may lay hold on eternal and hurtful lusts, which drown life. men in destruction and perdi- 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy 10 For the love of money is trust, avoiding profane and the root of all evil: which while vain babblings, and oppositions some coveted after, they have of science falsely so called: erred from the faith, and pierc- 21 Which some professing ed themselves through with have erred concerning the many sorrows. faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, The first to Timothy was written from Laodicca, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY. CHAPTER 1. PAUL us in Christ Jesus before the world began, an apostle of Jesus, 10 But is now made manifest Christ by the will of God, by the appearing of our Saaccording to the promise of life viour Jesus Christ, who hath which is in Christ Jesus, abolished death, and hath 2 To Timothy, my dearly be- brought life and immortality loved son: Grace, mercy, and to light through the gospel : peace, from God the Father and 11 Whereunto I am appointed Christ Jesus our Lord. a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure 12 For the which cause I also conscience, that without ceas- suffer these things: nevertheing I have remembrance of less I am not ashamed: for I thee in my prayers night and know whom I have believed, day; and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that 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. 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; 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard is in Christ Jesus. of me, in faith and love which 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 Her mogenes. 16 The Lord give mercy un o 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 9 Who hath saved us, and that he may find mercy of the called us with an holy calling, Lord in that day: and in how not according to our works, but many things he ministered unaccording to his own purpose to me at Ephesus, thou knowand grace, which was given est very well. |