not that we have not such power, but that we might be ourselves an example for you to imitate.

For when we were with you, this we enjoined you, that if a man would not work, neither should he eat.

For we hear that there are some among you who walk disorderly, doing no work, but being busy-bodies.

Now such we command, and conjure, by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they labour, and eat their own bread.

And if any man obey not our word by letter, mark that man, and maintain no society with him, that he may be ashamed.

As I exhorted thee to abide at Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest enjoin certain persons to introduce no different doctrine,

But we know that the law is good if a man use it according to its institution;

knowing this, that the law is not made for the just man, but for the lawless and disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for men-slayers,

And I render thanks to him who hath strengthened me, even to Christ Jesus our Lord, that he hath counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

It 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 for this end obtained I mercy, that in me, the chief, Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern to those who should after believe in him unto eternal life.

This commandment, son Timothy, I give thee, according to the prophecies which were before delivered concerning thee, that by them thou mightest war a good warfare;

of whom are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered over unto Satan, that they may be corrected, so as to blaspheme no more.

I EXHORT therefore, first of all, that there be offered supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings for the whole race of mankind:

for kings, and all that are in a state of eminence, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and seriousness.

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

in like manner also that the women dress themselves in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety; not with plaited tresses, or gold, or pearls, or very costly clothing,

He must also have a fair character from those who are without, that he may not fall into reproach, and into the snare of the devil.

but should I be delayed, that thou mayest know how it behoveth thee to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and the pedestal of truth.

NOW the Spirit speaketh expresly, that in the latter days some will apostatise from the faith, giving heed to spirits of delusion, and doctrines of devils;

For bodily exercise is of little advantage, but godliness is profitable for all things, having the promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

Let these things be thy care; be wholly devoted to them; that thy progress may be evident to all men.

Honour the widows, that are widows indeed.

And these things inculcate, that they may be blameless.

bringing attestation of her good works; that she hath well educated her children, that she hath been hospitable to strangers, that she hath washed the saints feet, that she hath assisted the afflicted, that she hath followed diligently every good work.

But if any man or woman who believes hath widows their relations, let him provide for them, and let not the church be burdened; that there may be a sufficiency for the real widows.

Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may tremble.

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

In like manner also the good works [of some] are previously manifest; and it is not possible that what they have besides should be concealed.

LET as many slaves as are under the yoke account their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.

For that we brought nothing into the world is evident, neither can we carry any thing out of it.

I conjure thee in the presence of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who witnessed that noble confession before Pontius Pilate;

that thou observe this injunction spotless, irreproachable, unto the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that I keep up a constant remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

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

recalling to my memory the unfeigned faith which was in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that [it is] in thee also.

For which cause I remind thee that thou fan into a flame the divine gift, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands.

For which cause also I suffer these things; but I am not ashamed: for I know on whom I have placed my confidence, and am persuaded that he is mighty to guard my deposit unto the great day.

Knowest thou this, that all those of Asia have deserted me? among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant that he may find mercy with the Lord in the great day; and how liberally he ministered to me at Ephesus, thou knowest better than any other person.

No man who enters the army involves himself with secular affairs; that he may please the person who hath enlisted him.

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead, according to my gospel:

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

Be diligent to present thyself before God approved, a workman that need not blush, rightly dividing the word of truth.

who with respect to the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection hath been already; and pervert the faith of some.

But foolish and uninstructive disputes avoid, knowing that they produce quarrels.

and that they may escape out of the snare of the devil, who have been captured by him for his will.

BUT this know, that in the last days distressing times will come.

and that from a child thou hast known the sacred writings, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Jesus Christ.

that the man of God may be properly furnished, fully qualified for every good work.

henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day: yet not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing.

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.

For this purpose I left thee behind me at Crete, that thou mightest direct the regulations which remained to be executed, and that thou shouldest appoint presbyters in every city, as I charged thee to do:

firmly attached to the faithful word, according to the doctrine delivered, that he may be able to exhort with sound instruction and to confute the opposers.

This testimony is true. For which cause rebuke them with severity, that they may be sound in the faith;

that the elder men be sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

That the elder women also be sacredly becoming in their behaviour, not slanderers, not enslaved by much wine, teachers of propriety;

that they instruct the young women to be discreet, to love their husbands, to love their children,

to be sober, domestic, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill reported of.

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

not embezzling their property, but demonstrating all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

instructing us, that denying ungodliness and worldly affections, we should live soberly and righteously, and godly in the present day;

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

that justified by his grace, we might become heirs in hope of eternal life.

Faithful is the saying, and of these things I wish thee firmly to testify, that they who have believed in God be careful to be pre-eminent in good works. These are becoming and advantageous to men.

knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.

Send forward diligently Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, that nothing may be wanting for them.

And let those who belong to us learn also to be pre-eminent in good works for all necessary calls, that they be not without fruits.

All that are with me salute thee. Salute those who love us with fidelity. Grace be with you all. Amen.

that there may be an operative communication of thy faith made known by every good thing, which is in you towards Jesus Christ.

whom I wished to detain about myself, that in thy stead he might have waited upon me during my bonds for the gospel:

but without thy consent would I do nothing; that this good deed of thine might not be as of necessity, but from thy own choice.

For to this end perhaps was he separated from thee for a season, that thou mightest receive him for ever;

If he hath injured thee or oweth thee ought, put that to my account;

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.

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

But one in a certain passage testifieth, saying, "What is man, that thou rememberest him, or a son of man, that thou regardest 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.

For both he that sanctifies, and they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil;

For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.

And Moses indeed was faithful in all that house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things which should be after spoken;

harden not your hearts, as in that bitter provocation, at the day of the temptation in the wilderness;

Wherefore I was provoked against that generation, and said, They are always deluded in heart, and they have not known my ways:

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

Take heed, brethren, that there be not in any one of you a wicked heart of infidelity, [evident] in departure from the living God:

but exhort one another daily, whilst to-day remains, that no one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who did not believe?

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.

For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath rested from his works, as God did from his own.

Let us then earnestly endeavour to enter into that rest, lest any person fall after the same example of unbelief.

Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

FOR, every high-priest taken from among men, is constituted on behalf of men for those services which relate to God, that he should offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

For though ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have again need that some one teach you the leading principles of the oracles of God; and are become as those who need milk, and not solid food.

But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak.

But we earnestly desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end:

that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises.