1 Gr. them that rule as lords. 2 Or, age 3 Or, ready to sympathise 4 Gr. the deposit. man and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, 16 Amen. 2 Charge them that are rich in this present world, 17 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 good, that 18 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. 3 O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto 20 thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so Gr. missed called; which some professing have 'erred concerning 21 the faith. the mark. Grace be with you. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL ΤΟ 1 TIMOTHY. PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus 'by the will of Gr. through God, according to the promise of the life which is in 2 Christ 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 4 of thee in my supplications, night and day longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled 5 with 2 joy; having been reminded of the unfeigned faith 2 Or, joy in that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother being d Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, minded 6 in thee also. For the which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which 3 Gr. stir 7 is in thee through the laying on of my hands. For into flame. God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power. 8 and love and discipline. Be not ashamed therefore Gr. of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: sobering. but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the 9 power of God; 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 10 Christ Jesus before times eternal, but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and im11 mortality to light through the gospel, whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a 12 teacher. 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 Gr. my deposit. to guard that which I have committed unto him 13 against that day. Hold the pattern of sound words healthful. 7 6 7 5 Gr. incor- which he me 8 Gr. which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which 14 was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Spirit that dwelleth in us. This thou knowest, that all that are in Asia turned 15 away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. The Lord grant mercy unto the house of 16 Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain; but, when he was in Rome, he 17 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, be strengthened in the 2 grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things which 2 thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Suffer hardship with me, as 3 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 5 if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully. The husbandman 6 that laboureth must be the first to partake of the fruits. Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give 7 thee understanding in all things. Remember Jesus 8 Christ, risen 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 for the elect's 10 sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Faithful is the 11 3saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him: if we endure, we shall also reign with him: 12 if we shall deny him, he also will deny us: if we 13 are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself. Of these things put them in remembrance, charging 14 them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear. Give diligence to present thyself approved 15 course in the truth word of unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, 16' handling aright the word of truth. But shun profane 1Or, holding babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodli- a straight 17 ness, and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of word of 18 whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; men who concern- Or, rightly ing the truth have 'erred, saying that the resurrection dividing the is past already, and overthrow the faith of some. truth 19 Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having Or, spread this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, the mark. Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord 'Some 20 depart from unrighteousness. Now in a great house authorities there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but read a resuralso of wood and of earth; and some unto honour, 21 and some unto dishonour. If a man therefore purge 3 Gr. missed ancient rection. himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, meet for the master's use, prepared unto 22 every good work. But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that 23 call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they genAnd the Lord's servant must not strive, 5 Gr. 25 but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, in bondservant. meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if Or, peradventure God may give them repentance unto the 24 der strifes. 6 5 7 instructing to soberness. 26 knowledge of the truth, and they may recover them- 7 Gr. return selves out of the snare of the devil, having been * taken captive by him unto his will. 8 8 Gr. taken alive. of God of him. In nouns are 3 But know this, that in the last days grievous times 9 Or, by him, 2 shall come. For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of unto the will money, boastful, haughty, railers, disobedient to pa- dr. by him, 3 rents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, unto the will implacable, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no the Greek 4 lovers of good, traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers the two pro5 of pleasure rather than lovers of God; holding a form of different. godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from 6 these also turn away. For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with 7 sins, led away by divers lusts, ever learning, and never 8 able to come to the knowledge of the truth. And like as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these 1 Or, stedfastness 2 Gr. what persons. Or, Every scripture is inspired of God, and profitable 4 Or, discipline 5 Or, I testify, ... dead, both of his appearing &c. Or, bring to the proof 7 Gr. healthful. also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, 2 6 3 I charge thee in the sight of God, and of Christ 4 in the sight Jesus, who shall judge the quick and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom; preach the word; 2 be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the 3 time will come when they will not endure the 'sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; and will turn 4 away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables. But be thou sober in all things, suffer hard- 5 ship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. Gr. poured For I am already being 'offered, and the time of my 6 8 Or, teaching out as a drinkoffering. 10 Or, age 8 departure is come. I have fought the good fight, I7 have finished the course, I have kept the faith: hence-8 forth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day: and not only to me, but also to all them that have loved his appearing. Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: for io Demas forsook me, having loved this present 10 world, |