Christ's second coming. II. THESSALONIANS. Sundry precepts. from heaven with a shout, with the voice gether, and edify one another, even as of the archangel, and with the trump of also ye do. God: and the dead in Christ shall rise 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to first: know them which labour among you, and 17 Then we which are alive and remain are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore, comfort one another with these words. CHAP. V. UT of the times and the seasons, BUT brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which 2 For yourselves know perfectly, that is good, both among yourselves, and to all the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night; and they that be drunken, are drunken in the night. 8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. men. is 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy 9 For God hath not appointed us to kiss. wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 11 Wherefore, comfort yourselves to 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens. The Second Epistle of PAUL the Apostle, to the CHAP. I. be counted worthy of the kingdom of PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, God, for which ye also suffer: unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; 2 Grace unto you, and peace, from God 7 And to you, who are troubled, rest our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be 3 We are bound to thank God always revealed from heaven with his mighty for you, brethren, as it is meet, because angels, that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; 4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified 5 Which is a manifest token of the in his saints, and to be admired in all righteous judgment of God, that ye may them that believe (because our testimo Antichrist revealed. CHAP. II, III. Idleness to be avoided. ny among you was believed) in that day. self, and God, even our Father, which 11 Wherefore also we pray always for hath loved us, and hath given us everyou, that our God would count you wor- lasting consolation and good hope through thy of this calling, and fulfil all the good grace, pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: 12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. Now CHAP. II. TOW we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 17 Comfort your hearts, and establish you in every good word and work. CHAP. III. INALLY, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with [you; 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you,and keep you from evil. 4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do 3 Let no man deceive you by any the things which we command you. means: for that day shall not come, except 5 And the Lord direct your hearts into there come a falling away first, and that the love of God, and into the patient waitman of sin be revealed, the son of perdi-ing for Christ. tion; 6 Now we command you, brethren, in 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye above all that is called God, or that is withdraw yourselves from every brother worshipped; so that he, as God,sitteth in that walketh disorderly, and not after the the temple of God, shewing himself that tradition which he received of us. he is God. 5 Remember ye not, that when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; 8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you: 9 Not because we have not power, but 8 And then shall that Wicked be re-to make ourselves an ensample unto you vealed, whom the Lord shall consume with to follow us. the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power, and signs, and lying wonders, 10 For ven when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. 11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, work10 And with all deceivableness of un-ing not at all, but are busybodies. righteousness in them that perish; because 12 Now them that are such we comthey received not the love of the truth, mand and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they might be saved. that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing. 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be 13 But we are bound to give thanks al-ashamed. ways to God for you, brethren beloved of 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but the Lord, because God hath from the be- admonish him as a brother. ginning chosen you to salvation, through 16 Now the Lord of peace himself give Sanctification of the Spirit, and belief of you peace always by all means. The the truth: Lord be with you all. 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 17 The salutation of Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been be taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ him 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Thessalonians, was written from Athens. The First Epistle of PAUL,the Apostle, to TIMOTHY. CHAP. I. which went before on thee, that thou by PAUL, of Christavy otr, 19 Holding faith and a good conscience; an apostle of Jesus Christ by the them mightest war a good warfare; commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; which some having put away, concerning 2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith have made shipwreck: faith; Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they 'teach no other doctrine, 4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith; so do. 5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 6 From which some having swerved, have turned aside unto vain jangling; 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 20 Of whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. CHAP. II. EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men: 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 9 Knowing this, that the law is not 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher made for a righteous man, but for the law-and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, less and disobedient, for the ungodly and and lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in for sinners, for unholy and profane, for faith and verity. murderers of fathers, and murderers of 8 I will therefore that men pray every mothers, for manslayers, where, lifting up holy hands, without 10 For whoremongers, for them that wrath and doubting. - defile themselves with mankind, for men- 9 In like manner also, that women stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, adorn themselves in modest apparel, with and if there be any other thing that is con- shamefacedness and sobriety; not with trary to sound doctrine, broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array, 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust. 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, 11 Let the woman learn in silence with who hath enabled me, for that he counted all subjection. me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and nor to usurp authority over the man, but to a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained be in silence. mercy, because I did it ignorantly in un- 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. belief: 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the 14 And the grace of our Lord was ex-woman being deceived was in the transceeding abundant with faith and love gression. which is in Christ Jesus. 15 Notwithstanding, she shall be saved 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came and charity, and holiness, with sobriety. into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. TH CHAP. III. HIS is a true saying, If a man desire 16 Howbeit, for this cause I obtained the office of a bishop, he desireth a mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might good work. shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the to them which should hereafter believe on husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of him to life everlasting.. good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt 17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, to teach; invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient; not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; Rules for reproving. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, 5 (For if a man know not how to rule having promise of the life that now is, and his own house, how shall he take care of of that which is to come. the church of God?) 9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with of all acceptation. pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the 7 Moreover, he must have a good re-living God who is the Saviour of all men, port of them which are without; lest he especially of those that believe. fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in pure conscience. 11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attendance to read10 And let these also first be proved;ing, to exhortation, to doctrine. then let them use the office of a deacon, 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, being found blameless. which was given thee by prophecy, with 11 Even so must their wives be grave, the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 15 Meditate upon these things; give 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting one wife, ruling their children and their may appear to all. own houses well. 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto 13 For they that have used the office of the doctrine; continue in them: for in a deacon well, purchase to themselves a doing this thou shalt both save thyself, good degree, and great boldness in the and them that hear thee. faith which is in Christ Jesus. 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: CHAP. V. as a father; and the younger men as EBUKE not an elder, but entreat him brethren; 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself 2 The elder women as mothers; the in the house of God, which is the church younger as sisters, with all purity. of the living God, the pillar and ground 3 Honour widows that are widows inof the truth. deed. 16 And without controversy, great is 4 But if any widow have children or the mystery of godliness: God was mani- nephews, let them learn first to shew piety fest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, at home, and to requite their parents: for seen of angels, preached unto the Gen- that is good and acceptable before God. tiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. CHAP. IV. 5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. 6 But she that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. TOW the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having 8 But if any provide not for his own, their conscience seared with a hot iron; and especially for those of his own house, 3 Forbidding to marry, and command- he hath denied the faith, and is worse than ing to abstain from meats, which God hath an infidel. created to be received with thanksgiving) 9 Let not a widow be taken into the of them which believe and know the truth. number under threescore years old, having 4 For every creature of God is good, been the wife of one man, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving : 10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have 5 For it is sanctified by the word of lodged strangers, if she have washed the God, and prayer. saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflict6 If thou put the brethren in remem-ed, if she have diligently followed every brance of these things, thou shalt be a good good work. minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in 11 But the younger widows refuse : for the words of faith and of good doctrine, when they have begun to wax wanton whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. against Christ, they will marry ; 12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith. 13 And withal they learn to be idle, Duties of servants. II. TIMOTHY. The gain of godliness. wandering about from house to house; and minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybo- that gain is godliness: from such withdraw dies, speaking things which they ought not. thyself. 14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 15 For some are already turned aside after Satan. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content. 16 If any man or woman that believeth 9 But they that will be rich, fall into have widows, let them relieve them, and temptation, and a snare, and into many let not the church be charged; that it may foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men relieve them that are widows indeed. in destruction and perdition. 17 Let the elders that rule well, be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not themselves through with many sorrows. muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these And,The labourer is worthy of his reward. things; and follow after righteousness, god19 Against an elder receive not an ac-liness, faith, love, patience, meekness. cusation, but before two or three witnesses. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, on eternal life, whereunto thou art also that others also may fear. called, and hast professed a good pro 21 I charge thee before God,and the Lord fession before many witnesses. Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou 13I give thee charge in the sight of God, observe these things without preferring one who quickeneth all things, and before before another, doing nothing by partiality. Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, nei- witnessed a good confession; ther be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake, and thine often infirmities. 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the 24 Some men's sins are open before-King of kings, and Lord of lords; hand, going before to judgment: and some men they follow after. 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach 25 Likewise also the good works of unto: whom no man hath seen, nor can some are manifest beforehand; and they see; to whom be honour and power everthat are otherwise cannot be hid. lasting. Amen. CHAP. VI. LET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in luncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy ; 18 That they do good, that they be rich 2 And they that have believing masters, in good works, ready to distribute, willing let them not despise them, because they are to communicate; brethren; but rather do them service, be- 19 Laying up in store for themselves a cause they are faithful and beloved, par- good foundation against the time to come, takers of the benefit. These things teach that they may lay hold on eternal life. 20 0 Timothy, keep that which is com and exhort. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and con-mitted to thy trust, avoiding profane and sent not to wholesome words, even the vain babblings, and oppositions of science words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the falsely so called; doctrine which is according to godliness, 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt 21 Which some professing, have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from ¶ The Second Epistle of PAUL,the Apostle,to TIMOTHY. PAUL, CHAP. I. promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, an apostle of Jesus Christ-by 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved the will of God, according to the son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God |