who alone possesseth immortality, inhabiting light inaccessible, whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and glory eternal. Amen.

earnestly desiring to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I might be filled with joy;

Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.

with meekness correcting those who are opposers, if at last God may give unto them repentance so as to submit to the conviction of the truth;

But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting the faith.

but the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that by me the preaching might be fully discharged, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was snatched out of the lion's mouth.

but the stranger's host, the good man's friend, grave, just, holy, temperate;

sound discourse, incapable of confutation; that he who is in opposition may be confounded, having nothing faulty to say of you.

I rather for love's sake entreat, being such as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner for Jesus Christ.

I Paul have given it under my own hand, I will repay it, not to say to thee, that thou owest even thine own self unto me.

Having confidence in thy obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do more than I say.

how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who had heard him;

thou hast subjected all things under his feet." Now in subjecting all things to him, he left nothing unsubjected to him; but at present we see not yet all things subjected to him.

But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.

when your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works during forty years.

so I swore in my wrath that they shall not enter into my rest.

So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.

For we who have believed, have entered into the rest, even as he said, "So, I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my rest;" and that notwithstanding the works were done from the foundation of the world.

again he limiteth a certain day, saying by David, To-day, after so long a time; as it is said, "To-day if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts."

For the word of God is quickening, and energetic, and sharper than every two-edged sword, and piercing through and through, so as to divide both soul and spirit, both joints and spinal marrow, and critically judges the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And on this account he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifice for sins.

So Christ also did not himself assume the glory to become high-priest, but he [gave it] who spake to him, "Thou art my Son; I have this day begotten thee."

And so we will do, if God permit.

And so after long patient waiting he obtained the promise.

And, if I may so say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes.

by so much is Jesus become the surety of a better testament.

who perform the service after the figure and shadow of things in the heavens, as Moses was divinely instructed, when he was about to finish the tabernacle. "For see," saith God, "that thou make all things according to the model shewed thee on the mount."

having the golden censer, and the coffer of the covenant, overlaid with gold within and without, in which were the golden urn containing the manna, and Aaron's rod which had budded, and the stone tables of the covenant;

so Christ having been once offered in sacrifice to bear the sins of men, will appear the second time without sin, to those who expect him, for their salvation.

not deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things which now appear.

By faith Enoch was translated, so as not to see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he was recorded to have been acceptable to God.

Wherefore even from one person, and he become dead in respect to these matters, there sprang a race, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sand, which is on the shore of the sea, innumerable.

By faith Joseph, approaching his end, made mention of the children of Israel's departure thence; and gave a charge respecting his bones.

By faith Moses, after he was born, was hid three months by his parents, because they saw the child singularly beautiful; and they were not intimidated by the command of the king.

By faith Moses, when he became a grown man, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;

By faith they passed through the Red sea, as on dry ground; which the Egyptians attempting to do were swallowed up.

And what more shall I say: for the time would fail me if I should make a narration concerning Gideon, and Barac, and Sampson, and Jephtha, and David, and Samuel, and the prophets:

THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying before us,

And have you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his rebuke:

Earnestly seek peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

For ye know, that when afterwards he wished to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place for a change of [his father's] mind, though he sought it earnestly with tears.

and so terrible was the appearance, that Moses said, I am exceedingly afraid and trembling:

So that we may with confidence say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

But let him ask in faith, harbouring no doubt: for he who is doubtful is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind, and in constant agitation.

For the sun arose with fervour, and burnt up the grass, and the flower of it fell off, and the beauty of its appearance was lost: just so the rich man in his course of life shall wither away.

Let no man under temptation say, I am tempted of God: for God is incapable of temptation from evils, and he tempteth no man:

If any man thinks he is a religious character among you, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

and ye fix your eyes upon him who bears the splendid robe, and say to him, Sit thou here in an honourable place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

So speak, and so act, as those who shall be judged by the law of liberty.

and should one of you say to them, Go in peace, be warm, be replenished with food: yet if ye give them not the necessaries for their body; what doth it avail?

So also faith, if it hath not works, is dead itself.

Perhaps a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith by thy works, and I will shew thee by my works my faith.

For as the body without breath is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Behold also the ships, though so great, and driven by tempestuous winds, are turned about by the smallest rudder, whithersoever the inclination of the pilot pleaseth.

So also the tongue is a little member, and proudly vaunts. Behold how great a pile of wood, a little fire kindleth!

Can a fig-tree, my brethren, produce olives; or a vine figs? so also can no fountain send forth salt water and sweet.

Be humbled in the presence of God, so he will exalt you.

Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the earth, in patient expectation for it, till it receives the former and the latter rain.

Wherein ye exult, though yet for a little space, (if it must be so,) ye are in sorrow through various trials:

And if ye invoke him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, conduct yourselves during the time of your sojourning with [jealous] fear:

if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;

For so in times of old the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands;

Ye husbands, in like manner dwell with them discreetly, putting respect on the dear woman as being the weaker vessel, and as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers may meet no interruption.

"For he that would love life, and see good days, let him restrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking guile.

For it is better (if it be God's will) to suffer as well doers than as evil doers.

Knowing this in the first place, that all scriptural prophecy is not from any man's own suggestions.

Whereas the angels, though so much greater in might and power, bring not a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

But the true proverb is verified in them, The dog hath returned to his own vomit; and the sow which was washed to its wallowing in the mire.

expecting and hastening towards the coming of God's day, at which the heavens on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements in flames be melted as wax?

If we say that we have communion with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and practise not the truth:

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even so himself to walk.

I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

Beloved, now are we the children of God, and it is not yet evident what we shall be: but we know that when he shall appear, we shall be like him; because we shall see him as he is.

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

By this is his love towards us perfected, that we might have confidence at the day of judgment; because as he is, so are we in this world.

If any person say, I love God, yet hateth his brother, he is a liar; for he who loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love the God whom he hath not seen?

So this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love also his brother.

If any person see his brother committing a sin not unto death, he shall request, and God will grant him life for those that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I say not that he should request for that.

If any person come unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into the house, nor say to him, Welcome.

but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.

Wo unto them! for they have walked in the way of Cain, and have eagerly run in Balaam's erroneous path of hire, and have perished in opposition, like Corah.

raging billows of the sea foaming out their own infamies; stars wandering from their courses, for whom the blackness of darkness for ever is reserved.

who was a witness for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ, and for the things which he saw.

Behold! he is coming with clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they also who pierced him; and all the tribes of the earth shall lament bitterly, smiting their bosoms, because of him: even so! Amen.

I was [rapt] in spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice as of a trumpet,

And I turned to see what voice spake to me. And when I turned round I saw seven lamps of gold;

I know thy works, and thy tribulation, and thy poverty (though thou art rich), and the calumnies of those who say they are Jews, yet are not, but are Satan's synagogue.

Fear nothing from the things which thou shalt suffer: lo! the devil will cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have a ten day's tribulation: be thou faithful until death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

I know thy works and where thou hast thy abode, even where Satan's throne [is erected]: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days when Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was put to death among you, where Satan dwelleth.

But to you I say, and to the rest that are at Thyatira, as many as do not hold this doctrine, and who have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak, I will lay upon them no other burden.

he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as a potter's vessels they shall be broken in pieces, even as I have received authority from my Father:

Behold, I give thee out of Satan's synagogue those who say they are Jews, yet they are not, but do lie. Lo! I will make them that they shall come and prostrate themselves at thy feet, and they shall know that I have loved thee.

I wish thou wert cold or hot. So because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit thee out of my mouth:

I advise thee to buy of me gold purified by the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white robes, that thou mayest be completely clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness may not appear; and anoint thine eyes with a collyrium, that thou mayest see.

And around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon these thrones I saw twenty-four presbyters seated, clothed in white robes; and they had on their heads golden crowns.