Of false teachers Enemies of the truth described give thee understanding in all things. | 8 Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead, TH according to my gospel : 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil- 2 For men shall be lovers of their own doer, even unto bonds; but the word of seives, covetons, boasters, prond, blasphe. God is not bound. mers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, 10 Therefore I endure all things for the unholy, elect's sake, that they may also obtain 3 Without natural affection, trucethe salvation which is in Christ Jesus breakers, false accusers, incontinent, with eternal glory. fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4 Traitors, heady, nigh-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lover of God; 5 Hlaving a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, weshall also reign with him if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth 6 For of this sort are they which creep faithful: he cannot deny himself. into houses, and lead captive silly women 14 Of these things put them in remem-laden with sins, led away with divers brance, charging them before the Lord lusts; that they strive not about words to no 7 Ever learning and never able to come profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. to the knowledge of the truth. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withGod, a workman that needeth not to be stood Moses, so do these also resist tie ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate . concerning the faith." truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: 9 But they shall proceed no further: for for they will increase unto more ungod-their foliy shall be manifest unto all men, liness. as theirs also was. 17 And their word will eat as doth a 10 But thou hast fully known my doccanker: of whom is Hymeneus and trine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longPhiletus; suffering, charity, ¡utier.ce, 18 Who concerning the truth have er- 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came red, saying that the resurrection is past al-unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lysready; and overthrow the faith of some. tra; what persecutions I endured: but 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God out of them all the Lord delivered me. standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in knoweth then that are his. And, Let Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. every one that nameth the name of Christ 13 But evil men and seducers shall war depart from iniquity. worse and worse, deceiving, and being 20 But in a great house there are not deceived. only vessels of gold and of silver, but also 14 But continue thou in the things which of wood and of earth; and some to hon-thou hast learned and hast been assured of, our, and some to dishonour. knowing of whom thou hast learned 21 If a man therefore purge himself them; from these, he shall be a vessel unto hon- 15 And that from a child thou hast known our, sanctified, and meet for the master's the holy scriptures, which are able to use, and prepared unto every good work. make thee wise unto salvation through 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow faith which is in Christ Jesus. righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with 16 All scripture is given by inspiration them that call on the Lord out of a pure of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in 23 Bu foolish and unlearned questions righteousness: avoid, knowing that they do gender 17 That the man of God may be perfect, strifes. thoroughly furnished unto all good works. CHAP. IV. heart. 24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, I Paul's exhortation to Timothy. CHARGE thee therefore before God, 25 In meekness instructing those that and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall oppose themselves; if God peradventure judge the quick and the dead at his apwill give them repentance to the acknow-pearing and his kingdom; ledging of the truth; 2 Preach the word; be instant in sea26 And that they may recover them-son, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exselves out of the snare of the devil, who hort with all long-suffering and doctrine. are taken captive by him at his will 3 For the time will come, when thev How ministers CHAP. 1, II. should be qualified will not endure sound doctrine; but after 14 Alexander the coppersmith did me their own lusts shall they heap to thein-much evil: the Lord reward him accordselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, 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. 71 have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 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. The Epistle of CHAP. 1. How ministers should be qualified. ing 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 was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. 18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. 20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. 21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. 1 The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time. PAUL to TITUS. hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to con PAUL, a servant of God, and an apos- vince the gainsayers. tle of Jesus Christ, according to the 10 For there are many unruly and vain faith of God's elect, and the acknowledg-talkers and deceivers, especially they of ing of the truth which is after godliness; the circumcision: 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who that cannot lie, promised before the world subvert whole houses, teaching things began; which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is com- 12 One of themselves, even a prophet mirted unto me, according to the con-of their own, said, The Cretians are almandment of God our Saviour; ways liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. 5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having futhful children, not accused of riot, or unruly. 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men that turn from the truth. 15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are deliled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. 16 They profess that they know God; 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as but in works they deny him, being the steward of God; not self-willed, not abominable, and disobedient, and unto soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, every good work reprobate. not given to filthy ucre; CHAP. II. Directions for life and doctrine. 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; BUT speak thou the things which be 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he come sound doctrine: Sundry precepts. PHILEMON. Hereticks to be rejectete 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meek temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in ness unto all men. patience; 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness; not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sobe, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded. 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the 8 Sound speech that cannot be con-hope of eternal life. denmed; that he that is of the contrary 8 This is a faithful saying, and these part may be ashamed, having no evil things I will that thou affirm constantly, thing to say of you. that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from ali iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. CHAP. III. What Titus is to teach. UT them in mind to be subject to PUT principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, reject ; 11 Knowing that he that is such, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have deter mined there to winter. 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollo on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. 15 All that are with me salute thee. It was written to Titus, orlained The Epistle of PAUL to PHILEMON. Paul intercedeth for Onesimus. 5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and thou hast toward the Lord Jesus; and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon toward all saints; PAUL our dearly beloved, and fellow-labourer, 6 That the communication of thy faith 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and may become effectual by the acknow Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house: 3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, ledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. 7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. 8 Wherefore, though I might be much Intercession for Onesimus. bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which both in the flesh, and in the Lord? is convenient, 17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. 9 Yet for love's sake I mther beseech thee, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable, to thee and to ine: 12 Whoin I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: 13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: 14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. 15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; 16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more unto thee, 18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account; 19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self hesides. 20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers shall be given unto you. 23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus; 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellow-labourers. 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. ¶ Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. The Epistle of PAUL, the Apostle, to the HEBREWS. CHAP. I. Christ far above angels. 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; GOD, who at sundry times and in and the heavens are the works of thy divers manners spake in time past hands. unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hathi appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest: and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold thein up, and they shall be changed: but 3 Who being the brightness of his thou art the same, and thy years shall glory, and the express image of his per-not fail. son, and upholding all things by the word 13 But to which of the angels said he of his power, when he had by himself at any time, Sit on my right hand, until [ purged our sins, sat down on the right make thine enemies thy footstool? hand of the Majesty on high; 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, 4 Being made so much better than the sent forth to minister for them who shall angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained be heirs of salvation? CHAP. II. a more excellent name than they. 5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this dayTHEREFORE we ought to give the have I begotten thee? And again, I will more earnest heed to the things. be to him a Father, and he shall be to which we have heard, lest at any time ine a Son? we should let them slip. 6 And again when he bringeth in the 2 For if the word spoken by angels first-begotten into the world, he saith, was steadfast, and every transgression And let all the angels of God worship him. and disobedience received a just recom7 And of the angels he saith, Who pense of reward; maketh his angeis spirits, and his minis- 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect ters a flame of fire. 80 great salvation; which at the first be8 But unto the Son, he saith, Thy gan to be spoken by the Lord, and was throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a confirmed unto us by them that heard sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of him: thy kingdom; 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in HEBREWS. exalted nature. Of Christ's subjection the world to come whereof we 3 For this man was counted worthy of speak. more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he 6 But one in a certain place testified, who hath builded the house, hath more saying, What is man, that thou art mind-honour than the house. ful of him? or the son of man, that thou 4 For every house is builded by some visitest him? nan; but he that buih all things is God. 7 Thou madest him a little lower than 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all the angels; thou crownedst him with his house, as a servant, for a testimony glory and honour, and didst set him over of those things which were to be spoken the works of thy hands; after: 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection 6 Rut Christ as a Son over his own under his feet. For in that he put all in house: whose house are we, if we hold subjection under him, he left nothing fast the confidence, and the rejoicing of that is not put under him. But now we the hope firm unto the end. see not yet all things put under him: 7 Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost saith, 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a To-day if ye will hear his voice, little lower than the angels for the suffer- 8 Harden not your hearts, as in the ing of death, crowned with glory and provocation, in the day of temptation in honour; that he by the grace of God the wilderness: should taste death for every man. 9 When your fathers tempted me, 10 For it became him, for whom are all proved me, and saw my works forty things, and by whom are all things, in years. bringing many sons unto glory, to make 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that the Captain of their salvation perfect generation, and said, They do always err through sufferings. lin their heart; and they have not known 11 For both he that sanctifieth, and my ways. they who are sanctified, are all of one: Sol sware in my wrath, They shall for which cause he is not ashamed to not enter into my rest. call them brethren, 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be 12 Saying, I will declare thy name un-in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in to my brethren, in the midst of the departing from the living God. church will I sing praise unto thee. 13 And again, I will put my trust him. And again, Behold, 1, and the children which God hath given me. in 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them, who, through fear of death, were all their life-time subject to bondage. 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren; that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. W CHAP. III. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To-day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confi dence steadfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, To-day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit, not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcasses fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. any of you should seem to come short Christ is more worthy than Moses. WHEREFORE, holy brethren, parta-of it. kers of the heavenly calling, con- 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, sider the Apostle and High Priest of our as well as unto them: but the word profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all bis house. preached did not profit them, rot being |