THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL TO

TIMOTHY.

PAUL, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of 1 God our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope, 'unto 2 Timothy my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

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AS I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into 3 Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, neither give heed to fables and endless genealo- 4 gies, which minister questions rather than godly edifying which is in faith; so do. -- Now the end of the commandment is charity 5 out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned from which some having swerved, have turned aside 6 unto vain jangling, 'desiring to be teachers of the law, under- 7 standing neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm: but we 8 know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers, and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 'for whoremongers, for them that defile 10 themselves with mankind, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, 11 which was committed to my trust. And I thank Christ Jesus our 12 Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; who was before a blasphemer, and a 13 persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceed- 14 ing abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This 15 is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus 16 Christ might show forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. Now 17 unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever! Amen. --This charge I 18 commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare, 'holding faith and a good conscience; which some 19 having put away, concerning faith have made shipwreck: of 20 whom is Hymeneus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, 2 intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men: for 2 kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good 3

and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who will have all 4 men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, 5 the man Christ Jesus, ' who gave himself a ransom for all, to be 6 testified in due time. Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and .7 an Apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. I will therefore that men pray 8 everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest 9 apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array, 'but (which becometh 10 women professing godliness) with good works. Let the women 11 learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to 12 teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 'For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 'And Adam was not 13 deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression. Notwithstanding, she shall be saved in child-bearing, if 15 they continue in faith, and charity, and holiness, with sobriety.

THIS is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, 3 he desireth a good work. A bishop then must be blameless, the 2 husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy 3 of filthy lucre; but patient; not a brawler, not covetous; 'one 4 that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (for if a man know not how to rule his own 5 house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) not a 6 novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil: moreover, he must have a good report of them 7 which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double- 8 tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre, 'holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience. And let 9 these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Even so must their wives be grave, 11 not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be 12 the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon 13 well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

THESE things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee 14 shortly but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou 15 oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. And 16 without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the 4 latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils, 'speaking lies in hypocrisy, 2 having their conscience seared with a hot iron, ' forbidding to 3 marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath

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created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing 4 to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer. If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation. 9 For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust 10 in the living God who is the Savior of all men, especially of those that believe. These things command and teach. 11

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LET no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the 12 believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, 13 to doctrine. Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given 14 thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to 15 them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thy- 16 self, and unto thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. Rebuke 5 not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren; the elder women as mothers; the younger as sis- 2 ters; with all purity. Honor widows that are widows indeed. 3 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first 4 to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. Now she that is a widow in- 5 deed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day: but she that liveth in pleasure, 6 is dead while she liveth. And these things give in charge, that 7 they may be blameless. But if any provide not for his own, and 8 especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Let not a widow be taken into the 9 number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 'well reported of for good works; if she have brought up 10 children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. But the younger widows re- 11 fuse for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry; having damnation, because they have cast off 12 their first faith. And withal they learn to be idle, wandering 13 about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busy-bodies, speaking things which they ought not. I will 14 therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. For some are already turned aside after Satan. If any 15 man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. Let the elders that rule well, be 17

counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. For the scripture saith, "Thou shalt 18 not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn;" and the laborer is worthy of his reward. Against an elder receive 19 not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Them 20 that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. I charge 21 thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. Lay hands suddenly on no 22 man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's 23 sake, and thine often infirmities. Some men's sins are open be- 24 forehand, going before to judgment: and some men they follow after. Likewise also the good works of some are manifest be- 25 forehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

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LET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own 6 masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

IF any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome 3 words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,' he is proud, knowing no- 4 thing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse dispu- 5 tings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

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'BUT godliness with contentment is great gain. 'For we brought 6,7 nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment, let us be there with content. But they that will be rich, fall into temptation, and a snare, and 9 into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all 10 evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

BUT thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after 11 righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight 12 the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quicken- 13 eth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; that thou keep this commandment 14 without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,' which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and 15 only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only 16 hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto whom no man hath seen, nor can see; to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.

CHARGE them that are rich in this world, that they be not 17 high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,

who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that 18 they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation 19 against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

O TIMOTHY, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoid- 20 ing profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called; which some professing, have erred concerning the 21 faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL TO

TIMOTHY.

PAUL, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, ac- 1 cording to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, to Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

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I THANK God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure 3 conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day, 'greatly desiring to see thee, being 4 mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; when I call 5 to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of 7 fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not 8 thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God, 'who hath saved us, and called 9 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 the world began, but is now made manifest by the 10 appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, ' whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an Apostle, and a 11 teacher of the Gentiles: for the which cause I also suffer these 12 things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. Hold fast the form 13 of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus; that good thing which was committed 14 unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. This 15 thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. The Lord 16 give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain, 'but, when he was in 17 Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. The 18