THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE ΤΟ TIMOTHY. 1 PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus 2 our hope; unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. mark. 3 As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge cer4 tain men not to teach a different doctrine, neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, the which minister questionings, rather than a 'dispensation of 1 Or, stewardship 5 God which is in faith; so do I now. But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good 6 conscience and faith unfeigned: from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain 2 Gr., missed the 7 talking; desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof 8 they confidently affirm. But we know that the law 9 is good, if a man use it lawfully, as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fa- 8 Or, smiters 10 thers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for men-stealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound "doctrine; 11 according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. 12 I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus thorities read enour Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appoint13 ing me to his service; though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbe 4 Gr. healthful. 5 Or, teaching 6 Some ancient au ableth. 1 Gr. of the ages. lief; and the grace of our Lord abounded exceed- 14 ingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, 15 that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: howbeit for this cause 16 I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ shew forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them which should hereafter* believe on him unto eternal life. Now unto the King 'eternal, 17 incorruptible, invisible, the only God, be honour and Amen. 2 Gr. unto the ages glory for ever and ever. of the ages. 3 Or, led the way to thee 4 Gr. to make supplications; &c. 5 Gr. herald. 6 Or, doubting This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timo- 18 thy, according to the prophecies which went before on theet, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare; holding faith and a good conscience; which 19 some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: of whom is Hymenæus and 20 Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme. I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, 2 prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; for kings and all that are in high place; 2 that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity. This is good and acceptable in 3 the sight of God our Saviour; who willeth that all 4 men should be saved‡, and come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, one mediator also 5 between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony 6 to be borne in its own times; whereunto I was ap- 7 pointed a "preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth. I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, 8 lifting up holy hands, without wrath and 'disputing. In like manner, that women adorn themselves in 9 modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment; but (which becometh women professing 10 godliness) through good works. Let a woman learn 11 in quietness with all subjection. But I permit not 12 a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness. For Adam was first formed, 13 then Eve; and Adam was not beguiled, but the wom- 14 *For "hereafter" read thereafter "-Am. Com. Com. Substitute marg. 3 ("led the way to thee") for the text.-Am. Read "who would have all men to be saved "--Am. Com. 15 an being beguiled hath fallen into transgression: but she shall be saved through 'the childbearing,* if they 1 Or, her childbearcontinue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety. 3 ing 2 Some connect the words Faithful is 4 the saying with the preceding par Or, not quarrel some over wine 3 2Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office 2 of a bishop, he desireth a good work. The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, soberminded, orderly, given to 3 hospitality, apt to teach; 4no brawler, no striker; but 4 gentle, not contentious, no lover of money; one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in 5 subjection with all gravity; (but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take 6 care of the church of God?) not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 5 Gr. judgement. 7 Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the 8 snare of the devil. Deacons in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, 9 not greedy of filthy lucre; holding the mystery of 10 the faith in a pure 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, faithful in all 12 things. Let deacons be husbands of one wife, rul13 ing their children and 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. 8 thou oughtest to behave Or, stay place of He who, cient ancient evidence. Some an 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come 15 unto thee shortly; but if I tarry long, that thou 6 Or, how mayest know how men ought to behave themselves thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the liv16 ing God, the pillar and 'ground of the truth. And 7 without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He 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 expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to 2 seducing spirits and doctrines of 'devils, through the 9 Gr. demons. hypocrisy of men that speak lies, 10branded in their 10 Or, seared 3 own conscience as with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiv 4 ing by them that believe and know the truth. * Let marg.1 and the text exchange places.—Am. Com. For cient authorities read which. 1 Or, for little every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it 5 is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, 6 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 re- 7 fuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness: for bodily exercise is profit- 8 able 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 saying, 9 and worthy of all acceptation. For to this end we 10 labour and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe. These things command 11 and teach. Let no man despise thy youth; but be 12 thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity. Till I 13 come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was 14 given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Be diligent in these 15 things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all. Take heed to thy- 16 self, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee. Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; 5 the younger men as brethren: the elder women as 2 mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity. Hon- 3 our widows that are widows indeed. But if any 4 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 God. Now she that is a widow indeed, and 5 desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. But 6 she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth. These things also command, that they may 7 be without reproach. But if any provideth not for 8 his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever. Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore 9 years old, having been the wife of one man, well re- 10 ported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every 11 good work. But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire 12 to marry; having condemnation, because they have 13 rejected their first faith*. And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speak14 ing things which they ought not. I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule 1 Or, women the household, give none occasion to the adversary 15 for reviling: for already some are turned aside after 16 Satan. If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the 18 word and in teaching. For the 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 20 the mouth of two or three witnesses. Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be 21 in fear. I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partial- 2 Or, preference 22 ity. Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be par23 taker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Be no 3 Gr. the works longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. 34 Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgement; and some men also they follow after. 25 In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid. 6 Let as many as are servants under the yoke 4 Gr. bondservants. count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed. 2 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 5par- 5 Or, lay hold of take of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort. 3 If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and con senteth not to sound words, even the words of our 6 Gr. healthful. Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is 4 according to godliness; he is puffed up, knowing *For "faith" read "pledge" (with marg. Gr. faith.)—Am.Com. |