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CHAP. II. EXHORT therefore, that first of all, sup- found blameless. plications, 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.

11 Even so must their wives be grave) slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of e

wife, ruling their children and their or houses well.

12 For they that have used the office of deacon well purchase to themselves a ga degree, and great boldness in the faith war is in Christ Jesus.

14 These things write I unto thee, hopi to come unto thee shortly:

15 But if I tarry long, that thou maye know how thou oughtest to behave this 7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, in the house of God, which is the crure and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, the living God, the pillar and ground of r and lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in truth.

faith and verity.

16 And without controversy great is t 8 I will therefore that men pray every mystery of godliness: God was manier. where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of :: and doubting. gels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed in the world, received up into glory. CHAP. IV.

9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

TOW the Spirit speaketh expressly, Now the Spirit speaketh expat dipe from the faith, giving heed to seducing sp rits, and doctrines of devils;

2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having the conscience seared with a hot iron;

3 Forbidding to marry, and commands to abstain from meats, which God hath cre ated to be received with thanksgiving a 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. them which believe and know the truth. 14 And Adam was not deceived; but the 4 For every creature of God is good, mi woman, being deceived, was in the trans-nothing to be refused, if it be received wa gression.

15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, and charity, and holiness, with sobriety.

CHAP. III.

HIS is a true saying, If a man desire

thanksgiving:

5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

6 If thou put the brethren in remembraai of these things, thou shalt be a good me of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the word E

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2 A bishop then must be blameless, the hus7 But refuse profane and old wives' f band of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good bles, and exercise thyself rather unto god. behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 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;

5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

6 Not a novice, lest, being lifted up with pride, he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

7 Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he 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.

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8 For bodily exercise profiteth little; b godliness is profitable unto all things, hav promise of the life that now is, and of t which is to come.

9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy s all acceptation.

10 For therefore we both labour and suf fer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specia ly of those that believe.

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 fash, in purity.

13 Till I come, give attendance to reading to exhortation, to doctrine.

14 Neglect not the gift that is in the which was given thee by prophecy, wa the laying on of the hands of the pres

10 And let these also first be proved; then tery.

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15 Meditate upon these things; give thy- before another, doing nothing by partiality. self wholly to them; that thy profiting may 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither appear to all. be partaker of other men's sins: keep thy self pure.

16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. CHAP. V.

24 Some men's sins are open before hand, EBUKE not an elder, but entreat him as going before to judgment; and some men

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25 Likewise also the good works of some 2 The elder women as mothers; the are manifest before hand; and they that are younger as sisters, with all purity. otherwise cannot be hid.

3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.

23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake, and thine often infirmities.

CHAP. VI.

4 But if any widow have children or ne

phews, let them learn first to shew piety at LET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of home, and to requite their parents: for that all honour, that the name of God and his is good and acceptable before God. doctrine be not blasphemed.

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 hort. they may be blameless.

3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent

8 But if any provide not for his own, and not to wholesome words, even the words of specially for those of his own house, he hath our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. which is according to godliness;

2 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 ex

9 Let not a widow be taken into the num- 4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but do ber under threescore years old, having been ting about questions and strifes of words, the wife of one man, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil

10 Well reported of fr good works; if she surmisings, have brought up children, if she have lodged 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have that gain is godliness: from such withdraw diligently followed every good work.

11 But the younger widows refuse; for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;

12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

16 If any 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.

13 And withal they learn to be idle, wan-[therewith content. dering about from house to house; and not 9 But they that will be rich fall into temp only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, tation, and a snare, and into many foolish speaking things which they ought not. and hurtful lusts, which drown men in de

14 I will therefore that the younger wo-struction and perdition. men marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

15 For some are already turned aside after Satan.

thyself.

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

20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

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 themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But thou, Ŏ man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, god. liness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also call

17 Let the elders that rule well be count-ed, and hast professed a good profession be ed worthy of double honour, especially they fore many witnesses. who labour in the word and doctrine.

13 I give thee charge in the sight of God,

18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not who quickeneth all things, and before Christ muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. a good confession, 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

15 Which in his times he shall shew, who

21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord is the blessed and only Potentate, the King Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou of kings, and Lord of lords; observe these things, without preferring one

16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling

in the light which no inan can approach un-[good foundation against the time to cons to; whom no man hath seen, nor can see to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

that they may lay hold on eternal life. 20 O Timothy, keep that which is mitted to thy trust, avoiding proses 17 Charge them that are rich in this vain babblings, and oppositions of scen world, that they be not high-minded, nor falsely so called: trust in uncertain riches, but in the living 21 Which some professing, have God, who giveth us richly all things to en-concerning the faith. Grace be with joy; Amen.

18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

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The Second Epistle of PAUL,

CHAP. I.

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2 To Timothy, my dearly-heloved son Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy,

5 When I call 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.

6 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.

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

an 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;

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be turned from me whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes 16 The Lord give mercy unto the bou of Onesiphoras; for he oft refreshed m and was not ashamed of my chain :

17 But, when he was in Rome, be soug me out very diligently, and found me.

10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these 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.

13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

18 The Lord grant unto him that he my find mercy of the Lord in that day: a 2 how many things he ministered unto mea Ephesus, thou knowest very well. CHAP. II.

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the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard a me among many witnesses, the same ess mit thou to faithful men, who shall be als to teach others also.

8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the 5 And if a man also strive for masteres testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prison-yet is he not crowned, except he strive lav or: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of fully.

the gospel, according to the power of God; 6 The husbandman that laboureth 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with be first partaker of the fruits.

3 Thou therefore endure hardness, si good soldier of Jesus Christ.

4 No man that warreth entangleth hi self with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a dier.

7 Consider what I say; and the Lan give thee understanding in all things.

8 Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the des according to my gospel:

9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evi doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eter nal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with m

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign wal him if we deny him, he also will deny u

13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful; he cannot deny himself.

14 Of these things put them in remen brance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, b to the subverting of the hearers

Ca 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto| 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came God, a workman that needeth not to be asha- unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; ned, rightly dividing the word truth. what persecutions I endured: but out of 16 But shum profane and vain babblings; them all the Lord delivered me.

or they will increase unto more ungodliness. 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in 17 And their word will eat as doth a can-Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. ker: of whom is Hymeneus, and Philetus; 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, worse and worse, deceiving, and being desaying that the resurrection is past already; ceived. and overthrow the faith of some.

14 But continue thou in the things which 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God thou hast learned and hast been assured standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord of, knowing of whom thou hast learned knoweth them that are his. And, let every them;

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one that nameth the name of Christ depart 15 And that from a child thou hast known from iniquity. the holy scriptures, which are able to make 20 But in a great house there are not on-thee wise unto salvation through faith which ely vessels of gold and of silver, but also of is in Christ Jesus. wood and of earth; and some to honour, 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of YOU and some to dishonour. God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

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CHARGE thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appear

23 But foolish and unlearned questions fing and his kingdom; avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, 24 And the servant of the Lord must not out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to all long-suffering and doctrine. teach, patient;

3 For the time will come when they will 25 In meekness instructing those that op-not endure sound doctrine; but after their pose themselves; if God peradventure will own lusts shall they heap to themselves give them repentance to the acknowledging teachers, having itching ears; of the truth;

4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

7 I have fought good fight, I have

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphe-finished my course, I have kept the faith: mers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, gers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the truce-break-righteous Judge, shall give me at that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

4 Traitors, heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto

me:

10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

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21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. CHAP. III.

THIS know also, that in the last days pe

rilous times shall come :

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts;

7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.

17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. CHAP. IV.

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience,

11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 13 The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil; the Lord reward him according to his works:

15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

16 At my first answer no man stood with

me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

20 Erastus abode at Corinth: But Tphimus have I left at Miletum sick.

21 Do thy diligence to come before w ter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Paders, Linus, and Claudia, and ail the brethres 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with u spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

The second epistle unto Timothens, dained the first bishop of the church the Ephesians, was written from Re when Paul was brought before Ne the second time.

The Epistle of PAUL to TITUS.

CHAP. I.

but in works they deny him, being AUL, a servant of God, and an apostle minable, and disobedient, and unto ever of Jesus Christ, according to the faith good work reprobate. of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

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2 In hope of eternal life. which God, that

cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me, according to the command-in behaviour as becometh holiness, not fam ment of God our Saviour; accusers, not given to much wise, teacher

4 To Titus, mine own son after the com- of good things; mon faith; Grace, mercy, and peace, from That they may teach the young wea God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ to be sober, to love their husbands, to our Saviour. their children,

11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.

12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

13 This witness is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

CHAP. II.

BUT speak thou the things which bene

sound doctrine:

2 That the aged men be sober, grave, tem perate, sound in faith, in charity, in paties 3 The aged women likewise, that the

5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children, not accused of riot, or unruly

7 In all things shewing thyself a paters good works: i doctrine shewing uncorrup ness, gravity, sincerity,

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon 8 Sound speech, that cannot be envadema angry, not given to wine, no striker, noted; that he that is of the contrary part za given to filthy lucre; be ashamed, having no evil thing to my

8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of you. good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he own masters, and to please them well n hath been taught, that he may be able by things not answering again; sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

16 Not purloining, but shewing all por fidelity; that they may adorn the doctres of God our Saviour in all things.

10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision;

11 For the grace of God that bringeth n vation hath appeared to all men,

12 Teaching us, that, denying ungodlise and worldly lusts, we should live sobers righteously, and godly, in this present work

13 Looking for that blessed hope, and is glorious appearing of the great God and or Saviour Jesus Christ;

14 Who gave himself for us, that be m redeem us from all iniquity, and purify us himself a peculiar people, zealous of gas. 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and works. commandments of men, that turn from the 15 These things speak, and exhort, and re#ruth. buke with all authority. Let ne man despit thee.

15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving

is nothing pure; but even their mind and

conscience is defiled.
16 They profess that they know God;

5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at boar good, obedient to their own busbands, iz the word of God be not blaspheme 1.

6 Young men likewise exhort to besor minded.

9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto the

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