The spirit of power 1 gave us not 2 suffer hardship with 3 saved THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY CHAPTER 1. 1 Paul's love to Timothy, and the unfeigned faith which was in Timothy himself, his mother, and grandmother. 6 He is exhorted to stir up the gift of God which was in him, 8 to be stedfast, and patient in per secution, 13 and to persist in the form and truth of that doctrine which he had learned of him. 15 Phygellus and Hermogenes, and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended. PAUL an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved 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. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but 2 be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God: 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with 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, 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. * Gr. herald. 1 He is exhorted again to constancy and perseverance, and to do the duty of a faithful servant of the Lord in dividing the word aright, and staying profane and vain babblings. 17 Of Hymenous and Philetus. 19 The foundation of the Lord is sure. 22 He is taught whereof to beware, and what to follow after, and in what sort the servant of the Lord ought to behave himself. THOU therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. heard of me among many witnesses, 2 And the things that thou hast the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou therefore endure hardChrist. ness, as a good soldier of Jesus 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a emember sus Christ, er, of en from e seed of .vid, are faith SS, love, 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 82 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus ; Enemies of the truth. must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; themselves out of the snare of the 26 And that they may recover him at his will. devil, who are taken captive by CHAPTER 3. 1 He advertiseth him of the times to come, 6 describeth the enemies of the truth, 10 propoundeth unto him his own example, 16 and commendeth the holy scriptures. HIS know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of 6 having been taken captive by the Lord's servant unto the will of God. their own selves, covetous, boast- 4 Traitors, heady, highminded, puffed up, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 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. 18 Who concerning the truth 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres have erred, saying that the resur- withstood Moses, so do these also rection is past already; and over-resist the truth: men of corrupt throw the faith of some. minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 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. 12 Yea, and all that will live 10 would godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and seducers 11 impostors shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. 14 But continue thou in the 23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that * Gr. by him, unto the will of him. they do gender strifes. In the Greek the two pronouns are differ 24 And the servant of the Lordent. The holy scriptures. 1 Every II. TIMOTHY, 4. Paul expecteth his i things which thou hast learned and not to me only, but unto all and hast been assured of, knowing them also that love his appearing. of whom thou hast learned them; 9 Do thy diligence to come 15 And that from a child thou shortly unto me: hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inscripture inspiration of God, and 28 profitable spired of God is also for doctrine, for reproof, for corprofitable rection, for instruction in rightfor teaching, 2 complete, 8 and by 4 teaching. 5 teaching; 6 be thou sober 7 fulfil 8 already being offered, 9 the eousness: 2 17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. CHAPTER 4. 1 He exhorteth him to do his duty with all 3 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffer ing and doctrine. 4 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound "doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. 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 cloke 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 10 ward him according to his works: 15 Of whom be thou ware also: for he hath greatly withstood our words. 16 At my first "1 answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 10 wil der to hir 11 defence 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching messag 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 pre- 19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and 20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at 13 Mile- 13 Milets tum sick. 21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. 22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Titus' mission in Crete. TITUS, 1, 2. Directions for different classes. in the essage, gave thee arge: good, elf-conlled; word ich is cording to e teach Cretans Hle attons. eril teachers to be stopped: 12 and what 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fa 1 For what end Titus was left in Crete. 6bles, and commandments of men, PAUL, 2 In hope of eternal life, which being abominable, and disobedi 1 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preach-1 ing, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life. 9 of the duty of ser- 4 To Titus, mine own son after BUT speak thou the things which the common faith: Grace, mercy, 5 For this cause left I thee in 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a 9 Holding fast the faithful word 10 For there are many unruly become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged woman likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. 9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again: 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. 11 For the grace of God 10 that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 8 teaching: 9 love, 10 hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men, Our redemption and renewal. 1 our great God and Saviour 2 a people for his own possession, 3 rulers and authorities, TITUS, 3. The factious condemned 13 Looking for that blessed hope, | dantly through Jesus Christ our and the glorious appearing of the Saviour; great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself 2 peculiar people, zealous of good works. a 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were 4 aforetime sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. wship 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abun 7 That being justified by his 8 This is a faithful saying, and unto men. 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man that is 5. 'an heretick 5 factions after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and | € Set Apollos on their journey dili- forward gently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 7 14 And let ours also learn to 15 All that are with me salute It was written to Titus, ordained the first THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO PHILEMON 4 He rejoiceth to hear of the faith and lore PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, 3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 That the communication of thy faith may become ellectual by the acknowledging of every good profess honest or pations 7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are re-hearts freshed by thee, brother. 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient. 9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: 3 befitting |