in which I suffer even unto bonds as an evil-doer: but the word of God is not bound.

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

Now in the same manner in which Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, thus these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, found worthless as regards the faith.

But thou, abide in those things which thou hast learned, and of which thou hast been fully persuaded, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

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

Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing.

The cloak which I left behind me in Troas at Carpus's, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.

Paul, bondman of God, and apostle of Jesus Christ according to the faith of God's elect, and knowledge of the truth which is according to piety;

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the ages of time,

but has manifested in its own due season his word, in the proclamation with which I have been entrusted, according to the commandment of our Saviour God;

who must have their mouths stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which ought not to be taught for the sake of base gain.

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

not robbing their masters, but shewing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the teaching which is of our Saviour God in all things.

For the grace of God which carries with it salvation for all men has appeared,

not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,

which he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

and to the sister Apphia and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the assembly which is in thine house.

hearing of thy love and the faith which thou hast towards the Lord Jesus, and towards all the saints,

in such sort that thy participation in the faith should become operative in the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in us towards Christ Jesus.

For to which of the angels said he ever, Thou art my Son: this day have I begotten thee? and again, I will be to him for father, and he shall be to me for son?

But as to which of the angels said he ever, Sit at my right hand until I put thine enemies as footstool of thy feet?

For if the word which was spoken by angels was firm, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution,

how shall we escape if we have been negligent of so great salvation, which, having had its commencement in being spoken of by the Lord, has been confirmed to us by those who have heard;

For he has not subjected to angels the habitable world which is to come, of which we speak;

For both he that sanctifies and those sanctified are all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

And again, I will trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children which God has given me.

though he were Son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered;

For ground which drinks the rain which comes often upon it, and produces useful herbs for those for whose sakes also it is tilled, partakes of blessing from God;

For God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye have shewn to his name, having ministered to the saints, and still ministering.

that by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible that God should lie, we might have a strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us,

which we have as anchor of the soul, both secure and firm, and entering into that within the veil,

to whom Abraham gave also the tenth portion of all; first being interpreted King of righteousness, and then also King of Salem, which is King of peace;

For he, of whom these things are said, belongs to a different tribe, of which no one has ever been attached to the service of the altar.

For it is clear that our Lord has sprung out of Juda, as to which tribe Moses spake nothing as to priests.

(for the law perfected nothing,) and the introduction of a better hope by which we draw nigh to God.

For the law constitutes men high priests, having infirmity; but the word of the swearing of the oath which is after the law, a Son perfected for ever.

Now a summary of the things of which we are speaking is, We have such a one high priest who has sat down on the right hand of the throne of the greatness in the heavens;

minister of the holy places and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord has pitched, and not man.

For every high priest is constituted for the offering both of gifts and sacrifices; whence it is needful that this one also should have something which he may offer.

(who serve the representation and shadow of heavenly things, according as Moses was oracularly told when about to make the tabernacle; for See, saith He, that thou make all things according to the pattern which has been shewn to thee in the mountain.)

But now he has got a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is mediator of a better covenant, which is established on the footing of better promises.

not according to the covenant which I made to their fathers in the day of my taking their hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in my covenant, and I did not regard them, saith the Lord.

In that he says New, he has made the first old; but that which grows old and aged is near disappearing.

For a tabernacle was set up; the first, in which were both the candlestick and the table and the exposition of the loaves, which is called Holy;

but after the second veil a tabernacle which is called Holy of holies,

having a golden censer, and the ark of the covenant, covered round in every part with gold, in which were the golden pot that had the manna, and the rod of Aaron that had sprouted, and the tables of the covenant;

and above over it the cherubim of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; concerning which it is not now the time to speak in detail.

but into the second, the high priest only, once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the errors of the people:

the which is an image for the present time, according to which both gifts and sacrifices, unable to perfect as to conscience him that worshipped, are offered,

saying, This is the blood of the covenant which God has enjoined to you.

For the law, having a shadow of the coming good things, not the image itself of the things, can never, by the same sacrifices which they offer continually yearly, perfect those who approach.

Above, saying Sacrifices and offerings and burnt-offerings and sacrifices for sin thou willedst not, neither tookest pleasure in (which are offered according to the law);

by which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering often the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

This is the covenant which I will establish towards them after those days, saith the Lord: Giving my laws into their hearts, I will write them also in their understandings;

the new and living way which he has dedicated for us through the veil, that is, his flesh,

But call to mind the earlier days in which, having been enlightened, ye endured much conflict of sufferings;

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense.

By faith we apprehend that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that that which is seen should not take its origin from things which appear.

By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained testimony of being righteous, God bearing testimony to his gifts, and by it, having died, he yet speaks.

By faith, Noah, oracularly warned concerning things not yet seen, moved with fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his house; by which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

By faith Abraham, being called, obeyed to go out into the place which he was to receive for an inheritance, and went out, not knowing where he was going.

for he waited for the city which has foundations, of which God is the artificer and constructor.

Wherefore also there have been born of one, and that of one become dead, even as the stars of heaven in multitude, and as the countless sand which is by the sea shore.

By faith they passed through the Red sea as through dry land; of which the Egyptians having made trial were swallowed up.

Let us also therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and sin which so easily entangles us, run with endurance the race that lies before us,

And ye have quite forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when reproved by him;

But if ye are without chastening, of which all have been made partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.

and make straight paths for your feet, that that which is lame be not turned aside; but that rather it may be healed.

Pursue peace with all, and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord:

and trumpet's sound, and voice of words; which they that heard, excusing themselves, declined the word being addressed to them any more:

Wherefore let us, receiving a kingdom not to be shaken, have grace, by which let us serve God acceptably with reverence and fear.

Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by them.

We have an altar of which they have no right to eat who serve the tabernacle;

Obey your leaders, and be submissive; for they watch over your souls as those that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you.

James, bondman of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the dispersion, greeting.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him.

Wherefore, laying aside all filthiness and abounding of wickedness, accept with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?

And do not they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you?

And the scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.

Behold also the ships, which are so great, and driven by violent winds, are turned about by a very small rudder, wherever the pleasure of the helmsman will.

and the tongue is fire, the world of unrighteousness; the tongue is set in our members, the defiler of the whole body, and which sets fire to the course of nature, and is set on fire of hell.

This is not the wisdom which comes down from above, but earthly, natural, devilish.

Whence come wars and whence fightings among you? Is it not thence, from your pleasures, which war in your members?

Think ye that the scripture speaks in vain? Does the Spirit which has taken his abode in us desire enviously?

that the proving of your faith, much more precious than of gold which perishes, though it be proved by fire, be found to praise and glory and honour in the revelation of Jesus Christ:

Concerning which salvation prophets, who have prophesied of the grace towards you, sought out and searched out;

searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ which was in them pointed out, testifying before of the sufferings which belonged to Christ, and the glories after these.

To whom it was revealed, that not to themselves but to you they ministered those things, which have now been announced to you by those who have declared to you the glad tidings by the Holy Spirit, sent from heaven, which angels desire to look into.

Wherefore, having girded up the loins of your mind, be sober and hope with perfect stedfastness in the grace which will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

but the word of the Lord abides for eternity. But this is the word which in the glad tidings is preached to you.

To you therefore who believe is the preciousness; but to the disobedient, the stone which the builders cast away as worthless, this is become head of the corner,

and a stone of stumbling and rock of offence; who stumble at the word, being disobedient to which also they have been appointed.

Beloved, I exhort you, as strangers and sojourners, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

having your conversation honest among the Gentiles, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may through your good works, themselves witnessing them, glorify God in the day of visitation.

but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.

And who shall injure you if ye have become imitators of that which is good?

having a good conscience, that as to that in which they speak against you as evildoers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.

in which also going he preached to the spirits which are in prison,