I. TIMOTHY. and deacons. Of bishops ly hands, without wrath and 4 One that ruleth well his own doubting. house, having his children in 9 In like manner also, that wo-subjection with all gravity; men adorn themselves in mod- 5 (For if a man know not how est apparel, with shamefacedness to rule his own house, how shall and sobriety; not with braided he take care of the church ot hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly God?) array; 10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a 11 Let the woman learn in si- good report of them which are lence with all subjection. without; lest he fall into re12 But I suffer not a woman proach and the snare of the to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. devil. 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not 13 For Adam was first formed, given to much wine, not greedy then Eve. of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house A great I. TIMOTHY. apostasy foretold. of God, which is the church of | wives' fables, and exercise thythe living God, the pillar and self rather unto godliness. ground of the truth. 8 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. 9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation. 10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially 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 faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 5 For it is sanctified by the them: for in doing this thou word of God and prayer. shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 6 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. CHAPTER V. 1 Rules to be observed in reproving. 3 Of widows 17 Of elders. 23 A precept for Timothy's health. 24 Some men's sins go before unto judgment, and some men's do jollow after. EBUKE not an elder, but 7 But refuse profane and old the younger men as brethren ; and Of widows I. TIMOTHY. and elders. 2 The elder women as mothers; | 13 And withal they learn to be the younger as sisters, with all idle, wandering about from house purity. to house; and not only idle, but 3 Honour widows that are wid- tattlers also and busybodies, ows indeed. 4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God. speaking things which they ought not. 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. 16 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them 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 pleas-relieve them, and let not the ure is dead while she liveth. church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed. 7 And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up 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. 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. 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who la bour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge 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. 22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 23 Drink no longer water, but The duty of servants. I. TIMOTHY. Evil of covetousness. use a little wine for thy stomach's 6 But godliness with content sake and thine often infirmities. 24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. 25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. 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 exhort. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the 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 minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. ment 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 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 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 them rows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 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 is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom A charge II. TIMOTHY. to the rich. no man hath seen, nor can see: selves a good foundation against to whom be honour and power the time to come, that they may everlasting. Amen. lay hold on eternal life. 17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for them 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana. THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY. CHAPTER I. 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 steadfast, and patient in persecution, 13 and to persit in 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy. grandmother Lois, and thy moth the form and truth of that doctrine which he had er Eunice; and I am persuaded learned of him. 15 Phygellus and Hermogenes, that in thee also. and such like, are noted, and Onesiphorus is highly commended. an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 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 2 To Timothy, my dearly belov-spirit of fear; but of power, and ed son: Grace, mercy, and peace, of love, and of a sound mind. 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; 8 Be not 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; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and |