5 jection with all gravity; (but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church 6 of God?) not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the 7 devil. Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare 8 of the devil. Deacons in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of 9 filthy lucre; holding the mystery of the faith in a pure 10 conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if 11 they be blameless. Women in like manner must be grave, not slanderers, temperate, 12 faithful in all things. Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and 13 their own houses well. For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. who was manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, received up in glory. But the Spirit saith express- 1 4 ly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of 5 devils, through the hypocrisy of men 2 that speak lies, "branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron; forbidding to 3 marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth. For every creature of 4 God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is 5 sanctified through the word of God and prayer. If thou put the brethren in 6 mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now: but 7 refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness: for bodily 8 exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come. Faithful is the say-9 ing, and worthy of all acceptation. For to this end we 10 1 Gr. judgement. 2 Or, how thou oughtest to behave thyself 3 Or, stay 4 The word God, in place of He who, rests on no sufficient ancient evidence. Some ancient authorities read which. 5 Gr. demons. 6 Or, seared 7 Or, for little pleasure is dead while she liveth. These things also 7 command, that they may be without reproach. But if any 8 provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an un labour and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them 11 that believe. These things 12 command and teach. Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in man-believer. Let none be enrolled 9 ner of life, in love, in faith, in as a widow under threescore 13 purity. Till I come, give heed years old, having been the wife to reading, to exhortation, to of one man, well reported of 10 14 teaching. Neglect not the for good works; if she hath gift that is in thee, which was brought up children, if she given thee by prophecy, with hath used hospitality to the laying on of the hands strangers, if she hath washed 15 of the presbytery. Be diligent the saints' feet, if she hath in these things; give thyself relieved the afflicted, if she wholly to them; that thy pro- hath diligently followed every gress may be manifest unto good work. But younger 11 16 all. Take heed to thyself, widows refuse: for when they and to thy teaching. Con- have waxed wanton against tinue in these things; for in Christ, they desire to marry; doing this thou shalt save having condemnation, be- 12 both thyself and them that cause they have rejected their hear thee. first faith. And withal they 13 learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not. I desire therefore that the 14 younger 1widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give none occasion to the adversary for reviling: for 15 already some are turned aside after Satan. If any woman 16 that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. 51 Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: 2 the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all 3 purity. Honour widows that 4 are widows indeed. But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of 5 God. Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and 6 prayers night and day. But she that giveth herself to Let the elders that rule 17 well be counted worthy of 1 Or, women If any man teacheth a dif- 3 ferent doctrine, and consenteth not to 5 sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godli double honour, especially the benefit are believing and those who labour in the word beloved. These things teach 18 and in teaching. For the and exhort. scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his hire. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three wit-ness; he is puffed up, knowing 4 20 nesses. Them that sin re- nothing, but doting about prove in the sight of all, that questionings and disputes of the rest also may be in fear. words, whereof cometh envy, 21 I charge thee in the sight of strife, railings, evil surmisings, God, and Christ Jesus, and wranglings of men corrupted 5 the elect angels, that thou in mind and bereft of the observe these things without truth, supposing that godli1prejudice, doing nothing by ness is a way of gain. But 6 22 partiality. Lay hands hastily godliness with contentment on no man, neither be par- is great gain: for we brought 7 taker of other men's sins: nothing into the world, for 23 keep thyself pure. Be no neither can we carry anything longer a drinker of water, out; but having food and 8 but use a little wine for thy covering 7we shall be therestomach's sake and thine often with content. But they that 9 24 infirmities. Some men's sins desire to be rich fall into a are evident, going before unto temptation and a snare and judgement; and some men al- many foolish and hurtful 25 so they follow after. In like lusts, such as drown men in manner also there are good destruction and perdition. works that are evident; and For the love of money is a 10 such as are otherwise cannot root of all kinds of evil: be hid. which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 6 1 Let as many as are 3 servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blas2 phemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of But thou, O man of God, 11 flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight 12 of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou 1 Or, preference 2 Gr. the works that are good are evident. 4 Or, lay hold of Gr. evils. 5 Gr. healthful. 6 Gr. sick. in these we shall have enough bondservants. Gr. 7 Or, 1 wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the 13 sight of many witnesses. I charge thee in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confes14 sion; that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus 15 Christ: which in its own times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord 16 of 4lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power eternal. Amen. in this present 5 world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do 18 good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store 19 for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed. O Timothy, guard 7 that 20 which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called; which 21 some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. 11 THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY. PAUL, an apostle of Christ | my supplications, night and Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ 2 Jesus, to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in 1 Or, preserveth all things alive kings. day longing to see thee, re- 4 membering thy tears, that I may be filled with 10 joy; hav- 5 ing been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also. For the which 6 cause I put thee in remembrance that thou 11 stir up the 2 Or, his 3 Gr. them that reign as 5 Or, age 6 Or, ready to 9 Gr. through. 4 Gr. them that rule as lords. sympathise 7 Gr. the deposit. 8 Gr. missed the mark. 10 Or, joy in being reminded 11 Gr. stir into flame. gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my 7 hands. For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and1 discipline. 8 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God; 9 who 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 Christ Jesus before times eter10 nal, but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and incorruption to light 11 through the gospel, whereunto I was appointed a 2preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher. 12 For the which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against 13 that day. Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ 14 Jesus. 5 That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; but, 17 when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me (the Lord grant 18 unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. Thou therefore, my child, 1 2 be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And 2 the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 7Suffer hardship with 3 me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on service 4 entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier. And if also a 5 man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully. The hus- 6 bandman that laboureth must be the first to partake of the fruits. Consider what I say; 7 for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things. Remember Jesus Christ, risen 8 from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel: wherein I suffer hardship unto 9 bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things 10 for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with 3 Or, that which he hath committed 1 Gr. sobering. 2 Gr. herald. unto me Gr. my deposit. 4 Gr. healthful. 5 Gr. The good deposit. 6 Or, Holy Spirit 7 Or, Take thy part in suffering hardship, as &c. |