For the mystery of iniquity is already at work; only he that now restrains will restrain, till he be taken out of the way:

and then shall that lawless one be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will destroy by the spirit of his mouth, and will utterly over throw by the brightness of his coming:

and with all the delusion of unrighteousness in those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, in order that they might be saved.

And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, in order that they may believe a lie,

that all may be condemned who believe not the truth, but have pleasure in unrighteousness.

"to which he called you by our gospel, in order that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified even as among you;

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

And we have confidence in the Lord with respect to you, that you both do, and will continue to do, the things which we command you.

Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother that walks disorderly, and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

nor did we eat any one's bread for nothing: but worked with labor and toil, night and day, that we might not burden any one of you;

this we did, not because we have not authority, but that we might give ourselves to you as an example, in order that you might imitate us.

For when we were with you, we gave you this commandment, that if any one will not work, neither let him eat.

For we hear that some walk about among you in a disorderly manner, doing no work, but being busybodies.

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

And if any one obey not our word by this letter, note that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed;

As, on going into Macedonia, I besought you to remain in Ephesus, that you might charge some that they teach no other thing,

But we know that the law is good, if any one use it lawfully;

knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and for scorners, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for man-slayers,

Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

But for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all long-suffering, for an example to those who might afterward believe on him in order to life eternal.

This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, in accordance with the preceding prophecies concerning you, that by them you may war the good warfare,

whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to revile.

I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

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

who is willing that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.

In like manner, also, I will that the women adorn themselves with decorous dress, with modesty and sobriety, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly raiment,

one that rules his own house well; having his children in subjection with all gravity:

For those who have filled the office of a deacon well, gain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

but if I delay, that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

Now the Spirit says expressly, that, in the last times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and teachings suggested by demons,

For the exercise of the body is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, and has the promise of the life that now is, and also of that which is to come.

Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you according to prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them, that your advancement may be manifest in all things.

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

But if any widow has children or grand-children, let them learn first to be dutiful to their own family, and to requite their parents; for that is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

But she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

But she that lives voluptuously, is dead while she lives.

These things also give in charge, that they may be blameless.

I will, therefore, that the younger widows marry, bear children, man age the house, and thus give no occasion to the adversaries to speak reproachfully.

If any believing man or woman has widows, let him or her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.

For the scripture says: You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain; and, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

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

I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, and that you do nothing by partiality.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God, and his teaching, be not reviled.

and wranglings, on the part of men who are corrupt in mind, and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a source of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.

that you keep this commandment, so that you may be spotless and blameless till the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,

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

treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Timothy, keep that which is committed to your charge, avoiding those profane and empty babblings, and disputations about knowledge falsely so called;

I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, after the custom of my forefathers, that, without ceasing, I have remembrance of you in my prayers night and day,

greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

for I remember the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and in your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in you also.

Wherefore I exhort you to kindle up the gift of God that is in you by the laying on of my hands.

for which cause I also suffer these things; yet I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have intrusted to him till that day.

That good thing which was intrusted to you, keep by the Holy Spirit that dwells in us.

You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant to him, that he may find mercy from the Lord in that day. And in how many things he ministered to me in Ephesus, you know very well.

Do you, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus;

Every one that serves as a soldier keeps himself free from the business of this life, that he may please him that has chosen him to be a soldier.

It is necessary that, the farmer should labor, before he partakes of the fruits.

Consider what I say, for I pray that the Lord may give you understanding in all things.

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

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

Put them in mind of these things, charging them before the Lord that they dispute not about words to no profit, which disputes end in the overthrow of the hearers.

Strive to present yourself to God as approved, a workman that has no cause to be ashamed, rightly setting forth the word of truth.

who, as it respects the truth, have erred, saying that the resurrection has already taken place; and they overthrow the faith of some.

But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

But avoid foolish and unprofitable questions, because you know that they produce contentions:

and that they may awake to sobriety out of the snare of the devil, after having been taken captive by him according to his will.

But know this, that in the last days trying times will come.

For of this sort are those who worm themselves into houses, and lead captive silly women that are laden with sins, and influenced by various desires,

that are always learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution.

and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished for every good work.

henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me at that day; and not to me only, but to all those who love his appearing.

When you come, bring the cloak that I left in Troas with Car pus, and the books, especially the parchments.

but the Lord stood by me, and gave me strength, that through me that which is preached might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you might set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I commanded you:

if any one is blameless, the husband of one wife, if he has faithful children that are not accused of riotous living, or disobedient.

holding fast the sure word as it is taught, that he may be able, by sound teaching, both to exhort and to convince the opposers.

This testimony is true; wherefore rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,

and not give heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men that turn away from the truth.

They profess that they know God, but in their works they deny him, being detestable and disobedient, and, as it respects every good work, rejected.

But do you speak the things that become sound teaching;

that the aged men be vigilant, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience;

that the aged women likewise be, in deportment, as it becomes holy women, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things,

That they may teach the young women to be sober-minded, to love their husbands, to love their children,

to be discreet, chaste, fond of home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not reviled.

sound speech that can not be condemned; that he that is opposed may be ashamed, seeing he has no evil thing to say of us.

not stealing, but showing all good faithfulness, that they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior in all things.

teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in the present age;

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

that, being justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This saying is true, and in respect to these things, I will that you affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed in God may be careful to practice good works: these are the things that are honorable and profitable for men.

A man that is a sectary, reject, after the first and second admonition,