For this cause thank we God without ceasing, because that when ye received of us the word, wherewith God was preached, ye received it not as the word of man: but even as it was, indeed, the word of God; which worketh in you that believe.

For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent that I might have knowledge of your faith, lest haply the tempter had tempted you, and that our labour had been bestowed in vain.

For this is the will of God, even that ye should be holy, and that ye should abstain from fornication,

And this say we unto you in the word of the Lord, that we which live and are remaining in the coming of the Lord, shall not come before they which sleep.

In all things give thanks. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

I charge you in the Lord, that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

For when we were with you, this we warned you of, that if there were any which would not work, that the same should not eat.

The salutation of me, Paul, with mine own hand. This is the token in all epistles. So I write.

understanding this, how that the law is not given unto a righteous man, but unto the unrighteous and disobedient, to the ungodly and to sinners, to unholy and unclean, to murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, to manslayers

This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:

for this cause was mercy given unto me, that Jesus Christ should first show on me all long patience, unto the example of them which shall, in time to come, believe on him unto eternal life.

This commandment commit I unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which in time past were prophesied of thee, that thou in them shouldest fight a good fight,

This is a true saying: If a man covet the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

This is a sure saying, and of all parties worthy to be received.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,

This thou knowest, how that all they which are in Asia be turned from me; Of which sort are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

But the sure ground of God remaineth, and hath this seal: the Lord knoweth them that are his, and let every man that calleth on the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.

This understand, that in the last days shall come perilous times:

For of this sort are they which enter into houses, and bring into bondage women laden with sin, which women are led of divers lusts,

For Demas hath left me, and hath loved this present world, and is departed into Thessalonica. Crescens is gone to Galatia, and Titus unto Dalmatia.

For this cause left I thee in Crete: that thou shouldest perform that which was lacking and shouldest ordain elders in every city as I appointed thee.

This witness is true, wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,

This is a true saying. Of these things I would thou shouldest certify, that they which believe God, might be diligent to go forward in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, "Thou art my son, this day begat I thee?" And again, "I will be his father, and he shall be my son."

And this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses; Inasmuch as he which hath prepared the house, hath most honour in the house.

For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day, on this wise, "And God did rest the seventh day from all his works."

And in this place again, "They shall not come into my rest."

Again he appointeth in David a certain present day after so long a time, saying as it is rehearsed, "This day if ye hear his voice, be not hard hearted."

Even so, likewise, Christ glorified not himself, to be made the high priest: but he that said unto him. "Thou art my son, this day begat I thee."

This Melchizedek, king of Salem - which being priest of the most high God, met Abraham, as he returned again from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him:

Consider what a man this was, unto whom the patriarch Abraham gave tithes of the spoils.

And for this cause it is a better hope, that it was not promised without an oath.

Those priests were made without an oath: but this priest with an oath, by him that said unto him, "The Lord sware, and will not repent: Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."

But this man, because he endureth ever, hath an everlasting priesthood:

Of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum: that we have such a high priest, that is sitten on the righthand of the seat of majesty in heaven;

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity, that this man have somewhat also to offer.

For this is the testament that I will make with the house of Israel: After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws in their minds, and in their hearts, I will write them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Wherewith the holy ghost this signifying, that the way of holy things was not yet opened, while as yet the first tabernacle was standing,

But Christ being a high priest of good things to come, came by a greater, and a more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands: that is to say, not of this manner building,

And for this cause is he the mediator of the new testament, that through death which chanced for the redemption of those transgressions that were in the first testament, they which were called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

saying, "This is the blood of the testament, which God hath appointed unto you."

but this man after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, sat him down for ever on the righthand of God,

And the holy ghost also beareth us record of this, even when he told before,

"This is the testament that I will make unto them after those days saith the Lord. And I will put my laws in their hearts, and in their minds I will write them,

If any man among you seem devout, and refrain not his tongue: but deceive his own heart, this man's devotion is in vain.

Pure devotion, and undefiled before God the father, is this: To visit the friendless, and widows in their adversity, and to keep himself unspotted of the world.

Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?

This wisdom descendeth not from above: but is earthy, and natural, and devilish.

For that, ye ought to say, "If the Lord will, and if we live, let us do this or that."

but the word of the Lord endureth ever. And this is the word which by the gospel was preached among you.

For after this manner in the old time did the holy women which trusted in God tire themselves, and were obedient to their husbands,

For unto this purpose, verily, was the gospel preached unto the dead; that they should be condemned of men in the flesh, but should live before God in the spirit.

Dearly beloved, be not troubled in this heat, which now is come among you to try you, as though some strange thing had happened unto you:

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, have I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, wherein ye stand.

Yea, and by this means an entering-in shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.

Notwithstanding, I think it mete, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

forasmuch as I am sure how that the time is at hand that I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me.

Even then, verily, when he received of God the father honour and glory, and when there came such a voice to him from that excellent glory. "This is my dear beloved son, in whom I have delight" -

This voice we heard when it came from heaven, being with him in the holy mount.

So that ye first know this: That no prophecy in the scripture hath any private interpretation.

This is the second epistle that I now write unto you, my dearly beloved, wherewith I stir up and warn your pure minds,

This first understand: that there shall come in the last days mockers, which will walk after their own lusts

This they know not - and that willingly: how that the heavens a great while ago were, and the earth that was in the water appeared up out of the water by the word of God:

Dearly beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, how that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

And this is the tidings which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

He that saith how that he is in the light, and yet hateth his brother, is in darkness even until this time.

And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

Behold what love the father hath showed on us, that we should be called the sons of God. For this cause the world knoweth you not; because it knoweth not him.

And every man that hath this hope in him, purgeth himself, even as he is pure.

He that committeth sin is of the devil: for the devil sinneth since the beginning. But for this cause appeared the son of God, even to destroy the works of the devil.

For this is the tidings, that ye heard at the beginning, that we should love one another:

And this is his commandment, that we believe on the name of his son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave commandment.

Herein is the love perfect with us, that we should have confidence in the day of judgment; For as he is, even so are we in this world.

And this commandment have we of him: that he which loveth God, should love his brother also.

In this we know that we love the sons of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.

This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and his commandments are not grievous.

For all that is born of God, overcometh the world. And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

This Jesus Christ is he that came by water and blood, not by water only: but by water and blood.

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. For this is the witness of God, that God hath born of his son.

And this is the witness: how that God hath given unto us eternal life, and this life is in his son.

And this is the confidence that we have in him: that if we ask ought, according to his will, he heareth us.

And this is the love, that we should walk after his commandments. This commandment is, that as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.

For many deceivers are entered into the world, which confess not Jesus Christ as coming, or returning in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

If there come any unto you and bring not this learning, him receive not to house: neither bid him Godspeed.

My mind is therefore to put you in remembrance, forasmuch as ye once know this, how that the Lord - after that he had delivered the people out of Egypt - destroyed them which afterward believed not:

But this thou hast, because thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans; which deeds I also hate.

"And to the messenger of the congregation in Pergamum write, 'This saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges.

"And unto the messenger of the congregation of Thyatira write, 'This saith the son of God, which hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, whose feet are like brass:

Unto you I say, and unto others of them of Thyatira, as many as have not this learning, and which have not known the deepness of Satan, as they say; I will put upon you none other burden,

And write unto the messenger of the congregation of Sardis, 'This saith he that hath the spirit of God, and the seven stars. I know thy works, thou hast a name that you livest, and thou are dead.

"And write unto the tidings-bringer of the congregation of Philadelphia, 'This saith he that is holy and true, which hath the key of David; which openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth.

"And unto the messenger of the congregation which is in Laodicea write, 'This saith - amen - the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creatures of God.

After this I looked, and behold a door was open in heaven, and the first voice which I heard, was as it were of a trumpet talking with me, which said, "Come up hither, and I will show thee things which must be fulfilled hereafter.

After this I beheld, and lo a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and people, and tongues, stood before the seat, and before the lamb, clothed with long white garments, and palms in their hands,

One woe is past, and behold two woes come after this.

And if any man will hurt them, fire shall proceed out of their mouths, and consume their enemies. And if any man will hurt them, this wise must he be killed.

And the seventh angel blew, and there were made great voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdoms of this world are our Lord's and his Christ's, and he shall reign for evermore."

and cried, when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, "What city is like unto this great city?'

But the others of the dead men lived not again, until the thousand years were finished. This is that first resurrection.