As I besought thee to abide still in Ephesus when I departed into Macedonia; even so, do: that thou command some that they teach no other wise,

neither give heed to fables and genealogies, which are endless, and breed doubts, more than Godly edifying which is by faith:

For the end of the commandment is love that cometh of a pure heart and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

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

understanding this, how that the law is not given unto a righteous man, but unto the unrighteous and disobedient, to the ungodly and to sinners, to unholy and unclean, to murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, to manslayers

and whoremongers; to them that defile themselves with mankind; to menstealers; to liars and to perjured, and so forth if there be any other thing that is contrary to wholesome doctrine

This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:

for this cause was mercy given unto me, that Jesus Christ should first show on me all long patience, unto the example of them which shall, in time to come, believe on him unto eternal life.

This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which in time past were prophesied of thee, that thou in them shouldest fight a good fight,

Of whose number is Hymenaeus, and Alexander, which I have delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

I exhort therefore that above all things, prayers, supplications, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be had for all men:

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

For that is good and accepted in the sight of god our saviour,

which gave himself a ransom for all men, that it should be testified at his time;

I will, therefore, that the men pray every where, lifting up pure hands without wrath, or doubting.

Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel with shamefastness, and discreet behavior, not with broided hair, other gold, or pearls, or costly array:

but with such as becometh women that profess the worshipping of God through good works.

and one that ruleth his own house honestly, having children under obedience, with all honesty.

For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

But and if I tarry long, that then thou mayst yet have knowledge how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the congregation of the living God, the pillar and ground of truth.

And without nay, great is that mystery of godliness. God was showed in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen of angels, was preached unto the gentiles, was believed on in earth and received up in glory.

The spirit speaketh evidently that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, and shall give heed unto spirits of error,

For bodily exercise profiteth little: But godliness is good unto all things, as a thing which hath promises of the life that is now, and of the life to come.

For therefore we labour and suffer rebuke, because we believe in the living God, which is the saviour of all men: but specially of those that believe.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be unto them that believe, an example: in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith and in pureness.

Despise not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee through prophecy, and with laying on of the hands of an elder.

These things exercise, and give thyself unto them, that it may be seen how thou profitest in all things.

Take heed unto thyself and unto learning, and continue therein. For if thou shalt so do, thou shalt save thyself, and them that hear thee.

If any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to rule their own houses godly, and to recompense their elders. For that is good and acceptable before God.

She that is a very widow, and friendless, putteth her trust in God, and continueth in supplication and prayer night and day:

but she that liveth in pleasure, is dead even yet alive.

And these things command, that they may be without fault.

If there be any that provideth not for his own, and namely for them of his household, the same denieth the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

I will therefore that the younger women marry and bear children, and guide the house, and give none occasion to the adversary to speak evil.

And if any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them minister unto them, and let not the congregation be charged: that it may have sufficient for them that are widows indeed.

The elders that rule well are worthy of double honour, most specially they which labour in the word and in teaching.

For the scripture saith, "Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn." And, "the laborer is worthy of his reward."

Them that sin, rebuke openly that others may fear.

I testify before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without hasty judgment, and do nothing partially.

Likewise, also, good works are manifest beforehand, and they that are otherwise, cannot be hid.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God, and his doctrine be not evil spoken of.

See that they which have believing masters despise them not because they are brethren: but so much the rather do service, forasmuch as they are believing and beloved and partakers of the benefits. These things teach and exhort.

and vain disputations of men with corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, which think that lucre is godliness. From such, separate thyself.

Godliness is great riches, if a man be content with that he hath.

For we brought nothing into the world, and it is a plain case that we can carry nothing out.

They that will be rich, fall into temptation and snares, and into many foolish and noisome lusts, which drown men in perdition and destruction.

that thou keep the commandment, and be without spot and unrebukable until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ;

which appearing, when the time is come, he shall show that is blessed and mighty only, King of Kings, and Lord of lords,

which only hath immortality, and dwelleth in light that no man can attain, whom never man saw, neither can see: unto whom be honour and rule everlasting. Amen.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,

and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.

O Timothy, save that which is given thee to keep, and avoid unghostly vanities of voices, and oppositions of science falsely so called,