for ye know what charges we gave you through the Lord Jesus.

For this is the will of God??ven your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;

For God did not call us unto uncleanness, but in sanctification.

But concerning brotherly love, ye have no need that one write to you; for ye yourselves are taught by God to love one another;

for, if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also those who fell asleep in Jesus will God bring with Him.

For this we say to You, in a word of the Lord, that we, the living who remain over to the coming of the Lord, shall in nowise precede those who fell asleep;

for ye yourselves know accurately that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief at night.

for ye are all sons of light, and sons of day; we are not of night, nor of darkness.

For those who sleep sleep at night, and those who are drunken are drunken at night.

Who died for us, that, whether we watch or sleep, we may live together with Him.

See that no one render to any one evil for evil; but always pursue that which is good, toward one another, and toward all.

In everything give thanks; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.

Brethren, pray for us.

We ought to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith is growing exceedingly, and the love of each one of you abounds toward one another;

so that we ourselves glory in you in the assemblies of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which ye endure;

a proof of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye may be accounted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer;

and to you who suffer tribulation, relief with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from Heaven with the angels of His power, in flaming fire,

To which end we also pray for you always, that our God may account you worthy of your calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and work of faith, with power;

for the mystery of lawlessness is already working: only He Who hindereth will hinder, until He is taken out of the midst.

And, for this cause, God sendeth them a working of delusion, that they may believe the lie;

But we ought to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved by the Lord; because God, from the beginning, chose you to salvation, in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of truth;

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, as also it is with you:

and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for not all have the faith.

For ye yourselves know that ye should imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you;

For, even when we were with you, this we commanded you, "If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat."

For we hear of some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, who work not at all, but are busybodies.

knowing this, that law is not enacted for a righteous man, but for lawless and unruly ones, for ungodly and sinful, for unholy and profane, for patricides, and matricides, for man-slayers,

for fornicators, for sodomites, for man-stealers, for liars, for false swearers; and whatever else is contrary to healthful teaching;

I have thanks for Him Who empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He accounted me faithful, putting me into His service,

but for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me, as chief, Christ Jesus might show forth all His longsuffering for an example to those about to believe on Him unto eternal life.

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

for kings, and all who are in high position, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

For there is one God, one Mediator also between God and men, a Man, Christ Jesus,

Who gave Himself a ransom for all, the testimony for its own times,

For Adam first was formed, then Eve.

For those serving well as deacons acquire for themselves a noble standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods, which God created for reception with thanksgiving by those who believe and have full knowledge of the truth.

for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.

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

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, Who is Savior of all men, especially of believers.

Let no one despise your youth; but become a model for believers, in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Take heed to yourself, and to the teaching; continue in them; for, doing this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

But, if any widow has children or grand-children, let them learn first to show regard to their own family, and to make returns to their parents; for this is acceptable before God.

But, if any one provides not for his own, and especially for his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

noted for good works; if she nourished children, if she used hospitality, if she washed the saints' feet, if she relieved those in tribulation, if she diligently followed every good work.

But younger widows refuse; for, when they grow wanton against Christ, they wish to marry,

I desire, therefore, that younger widows marry, bear children, rule a house-hold, give no occasion to the adversary for reproach;

for already some turned aside after Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox while threshing," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

Those who sin reprove before all, that the rest also may have fear.

for nothing have we brought into the world, neither can we carry anything out;

For the love of money is a root of all the evils; which some reaching after wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Charge those who are rich in this present age, not to be high-minded, nor to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, Who giveth us richly all things for enjoyment;

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, free to impart, liberal;

treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on that which is really life.

For which cause, I put you in remembrance that you stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of hands.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and sobriety.

Be not ashamed, therefore, of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner; but suffer hardship with me for the Gospel, according to the power of God,

for which I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.

For which cause I am suffering also these things; but I am not ashamed; for I know Whom I have believed, and have become persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit unto that day.

Consider what I am saying; for the Lord will give you discernment in all things.

Therefore, I suffer all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Faithful is the saying; for, if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him;

if we are faithless, He remaineth faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

But shun the profane babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness;

If, therefore, one fully purify himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work.

for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

For of these are those who creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, and led on by manifold desires,

But they will proceed no further; for their folly will be fully manifest to all, as theirs also became.

Every Scripture inspired of God is also profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness;

that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly furnished for every good work.

For there will be a time when they will not endure the healthful teaching; but, having itching ears, they will for themselves heap up teachers according to their own desires;

For I am already being offered, and the time of my departure has arrived.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will recompense to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to all those who have loved His appearing.

for Demas forsook me, having loved this present age, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens, to Galatia; Titus, to Dalmatia.

Only Luke is with me. Taking Mark, bring him with you; for he is useful to me for ministering.

of whom do you also beware; for greatly did he withstand our words.

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will bring me safe into His heavenly Kingdom; to Whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

For this cause I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of base gain;

For there are many unruly men, vain-talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

whom it is needful to reduce to silence: who, indeed, are overthrowing whole houses, teaching what they ought not, for the sake of base gain.

This testimony is true. For which cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

They profess to know God; but by their works they deny Him; being abominable, and disobedient, and for every good work worthless.

For the salvation-imparting grace of God appeared to all men,

looking for the blissful hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

who gave Himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

Remind them to submit to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work;

For we also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving manifold desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

But shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strife, and contentions about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

When I shall send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, give diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for there I have decided to winter.

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful.

that the fellowship of your faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing in you, for Christ.

For I had much joy and consolation on account of your love, because the tender affections of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

yet for love's sake I rather exhort, being such a one as Paul an aged man, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus:

I beseech you for my child, whom I begat in my bonds, Onesimus,

For, perhaps, he departed for a season for this reason, that you might have him back forever;

But, at the same time, prepare also a lodging for me; for I hope that, through your prayers, I shall be given to you.

For to whom of the angels said He at any time, "You are My Son; I this day have begotten you?" And again, "I will be to him a Father; and He shall be to me a Son?"

And respecting the angels He saith, "Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire";