10 Godhead bodily, and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power: 11 in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision 12 of Christ; having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who 13 raised him from the dead. And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, I say, did he quicken together with him, having forgiven us 14 all our trespasses; having blotted out 'the bond Or, the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which that was was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out its ordinances 15 of the way, nailing it to the cross; having put 2 Or, having off from himself the principalities and the himself his powers, he made a show of them openly, body, he made triumphing over them in it. 16 1 against us by a show of the principalities dc. own mere will, Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new 17 moon or a sabbath day: which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's. 18 Let no man rob you of your prize by a 'Or, of his voluntary humility and worshipping of the by humility angels, dwelling in the things which he hath &c. seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, Or, taking 19 and not holding fast the Head, from whom Many authoall the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increaseth with not. the increase of God. 20 5 5 rities, some 6 ancient, insert If died with Christ from the rudiments of Or, elements ye the world, why, as though living in the world, 21 do ye subject yourselves to ordinances, Handle 22 not, nor taste, nor touch (all which things are to perish with the using), after the precepts and 23 doctrines of men? Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, Or, honour authorities and severity to the body; but are not of any 1value against the indulgence of the flesh. 2 If then ye were raised together with Christ, 1 3 seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth. For ye 3 died, and your life is hid with Christ in 2 Many ancient God. When Christ, who is 2our life, shall be 4 manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory. read your. 9 Gr. Make dead. authorities omit upon the sons of disobedience. See Eph. v. 6. 3 Mortify therefore your members which are 5 upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, the which is idolatry; for which things' sake 6 Some ancient cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience; in the which ye also walked 7 aforetime, when ye lived in these things. But 8 now put ye also away all these; anger, wrath, Or, amongst malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth lie not one to another; seeing that 9 ye have put off the old man with his doings, and have put on the new man, which is being 10 renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him: where there cannot be II Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman : but Christ is all, and in all. whom 6 Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and 12 beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing 13 one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as Many ancient the Lord forgave you, so also do ye and above 14 all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of Christ 15 Gr. arbitrate. 'rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. authorities read Christ. 2 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto 17 God. And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. 18 Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as 19 is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your 20 wives, and be not bitter against them. Chil dren, obey your parents in all things, for this 21 is well-pleasing in the Lord. Fathers, provoke 2 'Some ancient authorities read the Lord: others, God 3 Or, yourselves not your children, that they be not discouraged. 22 3Servants, obey in all things them that are your 3 Gr. Bond*masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of servants. 5 soul. 23 heart, fearing the Lord: whatsoever ye do, work 'heartily, as unto the Lord, and not Gr. from the 24 unto men; knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the in25 heritance: ye serve the Lord Christ. For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no 4 I respect of persons. Masters, render unto your 3servants that which is just and equal; know- Gr. equality. ing that ye also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching there3 in with thanksgiving; withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which 4 I am also in bonds; that I may make it manifest, 5 as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one. 7 All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful Gr. receive again the wrong. Gr. buying up the oppor tunity. 1 Gr. bondservant. 2 The Greek may represent Nympha. Some ancient authorities read her. • Gr. the. minister and fellow-servant in the Lord: whom 8 I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our estate, and that he may comfort your hearts; together with Onesi- 9 mus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here. Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, 10 and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him), and Jesus, which is 11 called Justus, who are of the circumcision : these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me. Epaphras, who is one of 12 you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness, 13 that he hath much labour for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute 14 you. Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, 15 and 2Nymphas, and the church that is in their house. And when this epistle hath been 16 read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea. And 17 say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. 3 The salutation of me Paul with mine own 18 hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE THESSALONIANS. 2 PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2 We give thanks to God always for you all, 3 making mention of you in our prayers; remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love and patience of hope in our Lord 4 Jesus Christ, before our God and Father; knowing, brethren beloved of God, your election, 5 'how that our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; even as ye know what manner of men we shewed ourselves 6 toward you for your sake. And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of 7 the Holy Ghost; so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For from you hath sounded forth the word of the Lord, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith to God-ward is gone forth; so that we need not to speak any 9 thing. For they themselves report concerning us what manner of entering in we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols, 10 to serve a living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivereth us from the wrath to come. H h |