of God and his doctrine be not blas- II But thou, O man of God, flee phemed. these things; and follow after righte ousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather 12 Fight the good fight of faith, do them service, because they are lay hold on eternal life, whereunto faithful and beloved, partakers of the thou art also called, and hast proThese things teach and ex-fessed a good profession before many

benefit.

hort.

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,

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:

5 Perverse disputings of men of 15 Which in his times he shall corrupt minds, and destitute of the shew, who is the blessed and only truth, supposing that gain is godli- Potentate, the King of kings, and ness: from such withdraw thyself. Lord of lords; 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.

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.

Io 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.

16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

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 themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

6,2 S om. because they are brethren 5 SA om. from such withdraw thyself 7 SA into this world, because we can 10 S with divers sorrows II S om. godliness 12 SA om. also 13 S om. thee; S Jesus Christ 14 S Christ Jesus SA but in God 19 SA on life indeed

17 S rich in the present time;

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.

21 SA with you; SA om. Amen. Subscription: S The first to Timothy, A The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea.

THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO

CHAPTER I.

TIMOTHY.

God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the 7 For God hath not given us the promise of life which is in Christ Je-spirit of fear; but of power, and of sus,

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;

love, and of a sound mind.

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 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

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

10 But is now made manifest by the 5 When I call to remembrance the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, unfeigned faith that is in thee, which who hath abolished death, and hath dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, brought life and immortality to light and thy mother Eunice; and I am through the gospel: persuaded that in thee also.

II Whereunto I am appointed a

6 Wherefore I put thee in remem- preacher, and an apostle, and a brance that thou stir up the gift of teacher of the Gentiles.

Title: SA The second to Timothy. Christ, our Lord 6 A the gift of Christ II SA om. of the Gentiles

1,1 S of Christ Jesus 2 S* and the Lord Jesus 8 S testimony of the Lord 10 SA Christ Jesus

5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

12 For the which cause I also suffer himself with the affairs of this life; these things: nevertheless I am not that he may please him who hath ashamed: for I know whom I have chosen him to be a soldier. 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.

15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

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

18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

CHAPTER II.

THOU therefore, my son, be strong

in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

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

6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

8 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.

II 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 4 No man that warreth entangleth more ungodliness.

12 S om. also 15 S Phygelus 2,3 SA Be thou a partaker of affliction, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus 5 A om. And 14 S before God; A before the Lord.

7 SA will give thee 12 SA if we shall deny him Strive not thou about words 15 A unto Christ

Set for he cannot

17 And their word will eat as doth

a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and

Philetus;

CHAPTER III.

THIS know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

18 Who concerning the truth have 2 For men shall be lovers of their erred, saying that the resurrection is own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, past already; and overthrow the faith blasphemers, disobedient to parents, of some. unthankful, unholy, 19 Nevertheless the foundation of 3 Without natural affection, truceGod standeth sure, having this seal, breakers, false accusers, incontinent, The Lord knoweth them that are his. fierce, despisers of those that are 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 6 For of this sort are they which from these, he shall be a vessel unto creep into houses, and lead captive honour, sanctified, and meet for the silly women laden with sins, led away master's use, and prepared unto every with divers lusts, 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.

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

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, 23 But foolish and unlearned ques-reprobate concerning the faith. tions avoid, knowing that they do 9 But they shall proceed no further: gender strifes. for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, 25 In meekness instructing those faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, that oppose themselves; if God per- II Persecutions, afflictions, which adventure will give them repentance came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

to the acknowledging of the truth; 26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

19 S the foundation of the Lord; S knoweth all them; SA the name of the Lord 21 SA om. and after sanctified 22 A with all them that love the Lord 25 A repentance to come to the acknowl. 3,3 S om. without natural affection 6 A with divers lusts and pleasures 9 A for their mind 10 A om. charity

13 But evil men and seducers shall 6 For I am now ready to be offered, wax worse and worse, deceiving, and and the time of my departure is at being deceived. hand.

7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom faith: thou hast learned them;

15 And that from a child thou 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 inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

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

4, SA om. therefore; SA before God and Christ Jesus; SA and by his appearing 2 S exhort, rebuke 5 S om. endure afflictions, A endure afflictions as a good soldier of Christ Jesus 10 S Crescens to Gallia 14 SA the Lord will reward him