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I exhort therefore, first of all, 1that supplications, prayers, intercessions, Ithanksgivings', be made for all men; (2 for kings and all that are in 'high'

place; that we may lead a 'tranquill and quiet life in all godliness and (3 gravity. This is good and accepta

ble in the sight of God our Saviour; *(4 who willeth that all men 'should' be saved, and come to the knowledge 5 of the truth. For there is one God, one mediator also between God and 6 men, 'himself man, Christ Jesus, who gave himself a ransom for all; 'the' testimony to be borne in its own 7 times; whereunto I was appointed! a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and 'truth'.

8 I desire' therefore that 'the' men pray in every 'place', lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing!. (9 In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls 10 or costly raiment'; but (which becometh women professing godliness) 11 through good works. Let a woman learn in 'quietness' with all sub12 jection. But I 'permit' not a woman

to teach, nor to have dominion over la man, but to be in quietness1. 13 °For Adam was first formed, then 14 Eve; and Adam was not 'beguiled',

but the woman being 'beguiled hath * 15 fallen into transgression: but she shall be saved through the childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.

31 Faithful' is 'thel saying, If a man Iseeketh the office of a bishop, he 2 desireth a good work. The bishop Itherefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, 'temperate, soberminded, orderly, given to hospi(3 tality, apt to teach; no brawler', no striker; but gentle, not 'contentious, 4 no lover of money; one that ruleth well his own house, having his chil

dren in subjection with all gravity; 5 °(but if a man 'knoweth' not how to rule his own house, how shall he take 6 care of the church of God?) not a novice, lest being 'puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 °Moreover he must have good 'testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare 8) of the devil. Deacons 'in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of 9 filthy lucre; holding the mystery of 10 the faith in a pure conscience. And

let these also first be proved; then let them 'serve as deacons, if they bei 11 blameless. Women in like manner! must be grave, not slanderers, Item(12 perate', faithful in all things. Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own 13 houses well. For they that have Iserved well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly; 15 °but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave Ithemselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and 10ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; "He who was Imanifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached Jamong the nations', believed on in the world, received up in glory.

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But the Spirit 'saith' expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of 2) 12devils, through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, 18 branded in their own conscience as with a hot (3 iron; °forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe 4 and know the truth. °For every

11 The word God, in place of He who, rests on no sufficient ancient evidence. Some ancient authorities read which. 12 Gr. demons. 13 Or, seared

creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received 5 with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified Ithrough the word of God and prayer.

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If thou put the brethren in 'mind' of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of 'the' good doctrine which thou hast 'fol(7 lowed until now: but refuse profane

and old wives' fables. And exercise 8 thyself unto godliness: for bodily exercise is profitable for a little'; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life

which now is, and of that which is 9) to come. "Faithful is 'the saying, (10 and worthy of all acceptation. For Ito this end we labour and 'strive', because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe. 11 These things command and teach. 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but

be thou an lensample to them that believe', in word, in manner of life', 13 in love, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give heed' to reading, to ex14 hortation, to teaching!. 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 Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto' all. 16) Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

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Rebuke not an elder, but exhort! him as a father; the younger men 2 as brethren: the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, 'in' 3 all purity. Honour widows that are (4 widows indeed. But if any widow hath children or grandchildren', let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents for this is acceptable in the 5 sight of God. Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and 6 day. But she that giveth herself

upon..

1 Or, for little

to pleasure is dead while she liveth. 7 These things also command', that (8 they may be without reproach!. But

if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household', he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an 9) 'unbeliever'. Let 'none' be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man, 10 well reported of for good works: if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she Thath' diligently followed every good (11 work. But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed' wanton against Christ, they desire to marry; 12 having condemnation, because they 13 have rejected' their first faith. And

withal they learn also to be idle, Igoing about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which 14 they ought not. I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household', give none occasion to the adversary 15) for reviling: for already some are (16 turned aside after Satan. If any

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woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened'; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the 18 word and in teaching. For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy 19 of his hire'. Against an elder re

ceive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin 'reprove in the sight

of all, that 'the rest' also may be in (21) fear. I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing 22 by partiality. Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other 23 men's sins: keep thyself pure. Bel no longer la drinker of water, but use

3 Or, preferenceľ

those;

3 If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to 4sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; 4 he is puffed up', knowing nothing, but doting about 'questionings and 'disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, (5) wranglings of men corrupted in mind' and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is 7) great gain for we brought nothing

into the world, 'for neither can we 8 carry anything out; but having food and covering we shall be therewith *(9 content. But they that 'desire to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruc10 tion and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some 'reaching after have "been led astray from the faith, and

have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meek12) ness. Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and Ididst confess the good confession (13) in the sight of many witnesses. I charge thee in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate wit14 nessed the good confession; that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach', until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 which in its own times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of 10kings, and (16 Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in light 'unapproachable'; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power leternal'. Amen.

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Charge them that are rich in this present 12world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but 'on' God, who giveth us richly all things. 18 to enjoy; that they do good, that

they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, 18willing to 19 communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on 'the' life which is life indeedi. O Timothy, guard 14that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is (21 falsely so called; which some professing have 15erred concerning the faith.

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Grace be with 'you'.

11) PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in (2 Christ Jesus, °to Timothy, my beloved 'child': Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications', night 4 and day longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be (5 filled with joy; having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I 6 am persuaded, in thee also. For the which cause! I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the (7) laying on of my hands. For God

Igave us not 'a' spirit of 'fearfulness'; but of power and love and discipline'. (8) Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God; (9 who saved us, and called 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 'times eternal', *(10) but hath now been manifested' by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and incorruption' to light (11 through the gospel, whereunto I was

appointed a preacher, and an apostle, 12) and a teacher. For the which cause I suffer also these things: yet! I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard' that which I have committed unto him against

(13 that day. Hold the 'pattern' of 'sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ 14 Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through! the 'Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

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This thou knowest, that all that! are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are 'Phygelus' and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of (17 my chain; but, when he was in Rome,

he sought me diligently, and found (18 me (the Lord grant unto him 'to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

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Thou therefore, my 'child', be 'strengthened' in the grace that is in Christ 2 Jesus. And the things which' thou hast heard 'from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach 3) others also. 101 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No 'soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who 'enrolled' 5) him as a soldier. And if also a man 'contend in the games', he is not crowned, except he have contended! 6 lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be the first 'to partake! 7 of the fruits. Consider what I say; 'for the Lord 'shall' give thee under8) standing in all things. Remember Jesus Christ, 'risenꞌ from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my 9) gospel wherein I suffer hardship!

unto bonds, as la malefactor'; but 10) the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the 'elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with

8 Gr. The good deposit. Or, Holy Spirit

10 Or, Take thy part in sufferings hardship, as &c.

11) eternal glory. Faithful is 'the 'saying: For if we 'died' with him, we 12 shall also live with him: if we lendure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will 13 deny us: if we are faithless', he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.

(14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of 2the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting 15 of them that hear!. Give diligence! to 'present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright' the word of (16 truth. But shun profane babblings:

for they will 'proceed further in' ungod17 liness, and their word will 'eat as doth a gangrene of whom is Hymenæus 18 and Philetus; men who concerning

the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and over19 throw the faith of some. Howbeit! the firm' foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord' 20 depart from 'unrighteousness'. 'Now! in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some 'unto honour, and some 'unto' dishonour. (21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, meet for the master's use, prepared unto every good 22 work. But' flee youthful lusts, and

follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on (23 the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and ignorant questionings refusel, knowing that they gender strifes. (24 And the 'Lord's 'servant must not strive, but be gentle towards' all, apt 25) to teach, forbearing', in meekness 81correcting them' that oppose themselves; if peradventure God 'may' give them repentance unto the knowledge! *(26 of the truth, and they may 9recover

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themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been 10taken captive 11by the Lord's servant unto the will lof God'.

But know this, that in the last days grievous times shall come. °For men shall be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, railers', disobedient to parents, unthankful, (3 unholy, without natural affection, implacable, slanderers, without selfcontrol, fierce, no lovers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, puffed up', lovers of pleasure rather than lovers 5 of God; holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof: from these also turn away. 6 °For of these are they that creep into houses, and take captive silly women laden with sins, led away by 7 divers lusts, °ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the 8 truth. And like' as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; men 'corrupted in mind', reprobate concerning 9 the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be levident unto all men, as theirs also 10 came to be!. But thou didst follow! my teaching, conduct', purpose, faith, 11 longsuffering, 'love', patience, persecutions, sufferings; what things befell me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: and out of them all the Lord de

12 livered me. "Yea, and all that 'would'

live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer 13 persecution. But evil men and 'im

postors shall wax worse and worse, 14 deceiving and being deceived. But labide thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of 12whom thou hast learned 15 them; and that from a babe thou hast known the Isacred writings which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in 16 Christ Jesus. 18 Every scripture inspired' of God is also profitable for

God Gr. by him, unto the will of him. In the Greek the two pronouns are different.

12 Gr. what persons.

13 Or, Every scripture is inspired of God, and profitable