For when we were with you, this we warned you of, that if there were any which would not work, that the same should not eat.

We have heard say, no doubt, that there are some which walk among you inordinately, and work not at all, but are busybodies.

Them that are such, we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that they work with quietness, and eat their own bread.

If any man obey not our sayings, send us word of him by a letter: and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed:

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,

I thank God, whom I serve from mine elders with pure conscience, that without ceasing I make mention of thee in my prayers night and day,

desiring to see thee, mindful of thy tears: so that I am filled with joy,

when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice: and am assured that it dwelleth in thee also.

Wherefore I warn thee that thou stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands.

for the which cause I also suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed. For I know whom I have believed, and am sure that he is able keep that which I have committed to his keeping against that day.

That good thing which was committed to thy keeping, keep in the holy ghost which dwelleth in us.

This thou knowest, how that all they which are in Asia be turned from me; Of which sort are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy with the Lord at that day. And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus thou knowest very well.

Thou, therefore, my son be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

No man that warreth entangleth himself with worldly business; and that, because he would please him that hath chosen him to be a soldier.

The husbandman that laboureth must first receive of the fruits.

Remember that Jesus Christ, being of the seed of David, rose again from death according to my gospel,

Herefore I suffer all things, for the elects' sakes, that they might also obtain that salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Of these things put them in remembrance, and testify before the Lord, that they strive not about words, which is to no profit, but to pervert the hearers.

Study to show thyself laudable unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, dividing the word of truth justly.

which as concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and do destroy the faith of divers persons.

But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.

Lusts of youth avoid, and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with them that call on the Lord with pure heart.

Foolish and unlearned questions put from thee, remembering that they do but gender strife.

and one that can suffer the evil in meekness, and can inform them that resist - if that God at any time will give them repentance for to know the truth -

that they may come to themselves again out of the snare of the devil, which are now taken of him at his will.

This understand, that in the last days shall come perilous times:

traitors, heady, high minded, greedy upon voluptuousness more than the lovers of God,

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, must suffer persecutions.

that the man of God may be perfect, and prepared unto all good works.

From henceforth is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord that is a righteous judge shall give me at that day: not to me only: but unto all them that love his coming.

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus when thou comest bring with thee, and the books, but specially the parchment.

At my first answering for myself, no man assisted me, but all forsook me. I pray God, that it may not be laid to their charges:

notwithstanding the Lord assisted me, and strengthed me, that by me the preaching should be fulfilled to the utmost and that all the gentiles should hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

Paul, the servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to preach the faith of God's elect, and the knowledge of that truth,

which is after godliness upon the hope of eternal life; which life God, that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:

For this cause left I thee in Crete: that thou shouldest perform that which was lacking and shouldest ordain elders in every city as I appointed thee.

but harborous, one that loveth goodness, sober minded, righteous, holy, temperate,

and such as cleaveth unto the true word of doctrine, that he may be able to exhort with wholesome learning, and to improve them that say against it.

This witness is true, wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

and not taking heed to Jews fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

Unto the pure, are all things pure: but unto them that are defiled, and unbelieving, is nothing pure: but even the very minds and consciences of them are defiled.

They confess that they know God: but with the deeds they deny him and are abominable, and disobedient, and unto all good works discommendable.

But speak thou that which becometh wholesome learning:

That the elder men be sober, honest, discreet, sound in the faith, in love and in patience.

And the elder women likewise that they be in such raiment as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much drinking, but teachers of honest things,

to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of.

Young men likewise exhort that they be sober minded.