For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men,

But the spirit saith expresly, that in the later times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils,

I exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings be made for all men:

This is a faithful saying, If a man desireth the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

The mystery of godliness is the pillar and ground of the truth, and without controversy a great thing: God was manifested in the flesh, was justified by the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.

Let no one despise thy youth; but be a pattern to them that believe, in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

But if I tarry, that thou mayst know how to behave in the house of God, which is the church of the living God.

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

For we brought nothing into the world: it is manifest that neither can we carry any thing out.

Let a woman learn in silence with all subjection.

Likewise that women adorn themselves in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety, not with curled hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly raiment,

For the love of money is the root of all evils; which some coveting, have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the chief.

But godliness with content is great gain.

Who willeth all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

A bishop therefore must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach;

that afford questions, and not godly edifying, which is through faith.

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

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

Having then food and covering, with these let us be content.

Now to the king of eternity, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever, Amen.

But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in the word and teaching.

Charge the rich in this world not to be high-minded, neither to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy:

As I exhorted thee when I was going into Macedonia, abide at Ephesus; that thou mayest charge some to teach no other doctrine, Neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies,

I will therefore that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting:

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, in that he accounted me faithful,

From which some, having missed the mark, are turned aside to vain jangling:

Not a new convert, left being puffed up, he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

Desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither the things they say, nor those concerning which they confidently affirm.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour,

If any teach otherwise, and consent not to sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is after godliness,

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I am instructed.

Likewise the deacons must be serious, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not desirous of filthy gain: Holding fast the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

That thou keep the commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, Which in his times the blessed and only Potentate will shew,

having put me into the ministry, Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecuter, and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

O Timotheus, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding prophane, empty babblings, and oppositions of knowledge falsely so called: Which some professing have erred from the faith.

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which thou art called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

But they that desire to be rich, fall into temptation, and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and perdition.

He ought also to have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

And enjoin these things, that they may be blameless.

And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Yet for this cause I obtained mercy, that on me the chief Jesus Christ might shew all long-suffering, for a pattern to them who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting.

In like manner their wives must be serious, not slanderers, vigilant, faithful in all things.

Let not a widow be chosen under threescore years old,

And let these be proved first,

Among which are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

I charge thee, before God, who quickneth all things, and Jesus Christ, who witnessed a good confession before Pontius Pilate,

Holding fast faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away, have made shipwreck of their faith.

having been the wife of one husband, Well reported of for good works, if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the feet of the saints, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

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

then let them minister, being found blameless.

Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

But the younger widows refuse; for when they are waxed wanton against Christ, they want to marry;

These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee shortly:

To do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate,

And withal they learn to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers and busy bodies, speaking what they ought not.

This is faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree and much boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Grace be with thee.

For some are already turned aside after Satan.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them a service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

These things command and teach.

Those that sin, rebuke before all, that the rest may fear.

I counsel therefore the younger women to marry, bear children, guide the family, give no occasion of reproach to the adversary.

Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money;

Having condemnation, because they have rejected their first faith.

If any believing man or woman hath widows, let them relieve them; and let not the church be burthened, that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

He is puffed up, knowing nothing, but being sick of questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, contention, evil speakings,

Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or grand children, let these learn first to shew piety at home,

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither partake of other mens sins; keep thyself pure.

I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing by partiality.

The elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Now she that is a widow indeed and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

and to requite their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God.

to be testified of in due season, Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and an apostle, (I speak the truth, I lie not) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Some mens sins are manifest before-hand, going before to judgment: and some they follow after.

But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

In like manner the good works also of some are manifest; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

By the hypocrisy of them that speak lies, having their own consciences seared as with an hot iron:

Meditate on these things; be wholly in them, that thy profiting may appear in all things.

For kings and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving.

Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Whereas the end of the commandment is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned,

Take heed to thyself and to thy teaching: continue in them, for in so doing thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke, account their masters worthy of all honour; lest the name of God and his doctrine be blasphemed.

But avoid profane and old wives fables, and exercise thyself unto godliness.

Knowing this, that the law doth not lie against a righteous man; but against the lawless and disobedient, against the ungodly and sinners, the unholy and prophane, against killers of their fathers or their mothers, against murderers,

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Against whoremongers, sodomites, man-stealers, liars, perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to wholesome doctrine,

the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords:

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that believe.

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Saviour,

Till I come, give thyself to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

We know, the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

For bodily exercise profiteth a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no man hath seen, neither can see; to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

If thou remind the brethren of these things, thou wilt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourishing them with the words of faith, and of the good doctrine whereto thou hast attained.

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

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father, the younger men as brethren;

This charge I commit to thee, son Timotheus, according to the prophecies which went before concerning thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare:

Yet she shall be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, and love, and holiness, with sobriety.

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

Ruling his own house well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.

Against an elder receive not an accusation, unless by two or three witnesses.

the man Christ Jesus, Who gave himself a ransom for all,

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

and the Lord Jesus Christ our hope, To Timotheus my own son in the faith, grace, mercy, peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

And Adam was not deceived; but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, supposing the gain is godliness. From such withdraw thyself.