and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only comrades in the work of God's realm, belonging to the circumcised, who have been any comfort to me.

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

Our appeal to you was not based on a delusion, nor was it made from unworthy motives, or with any intention of misleading you.

For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

nor did we seek glory either from you or from any other mere men, although we might have stood on our dignity as Christ's Apostles.

For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.

who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, who have persecuted us, and who please neither God nor any group of people,

Therefore, when we couldn't stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,

and encourage you not to be led astray, any of you, in all these troubles. You know yourselves that this is what we must expect,

For this cause I also, when I could no longer forbear, sent that I might know your faith, lest by any means the tempter had tempted you, and our labor should be in vain.

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face, and make good any deficiency in your faith.

That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.

Now concerning love of the brethren you have no need to have any one write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another;

so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.

We do not want you to be under any misapprehension, brothers, about those who are falling asleep. You must not grieve for them, as others do who have no hope.

For we say this to you by the Lord’s [own] word, that we who are still alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede [into His presence] those [believers] who have fallen asleep [in death].

But as to the times and the moments, there is no need, Brothers, for any one to write to you.

maintain an intire affection for them, upon account of their office, and don't form any brigues against them.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

not readily to become unsettled in mind or troubled--either by any pretended spiritual revelation or by any message or letter claiming to have been sent by us--through fancying that the day of the Lord is now here.

Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

But we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives an undisciplined life and not according to the tradition they received from us.

Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, not doing any work at all, but acting like busybodies.

But be not you, my brethren, discouraged from well-doing. And if any obey not our order,

And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

according as I did exhort thee to remain in Ephesus -- I going on to Macedonia -- that thou mightest charge certain not to teach any other thing,

Now we know that the law is good if any one uses it lawfully,

For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

Now I want the men to offer prayer at any meeting of the church; and let the hands they lift to heaven be holy ??they must be free from anger and dissension.

The word is faithful: if any one aspires to exercise oversight, he desires a good work.

ruling well his own house, having his children in subjection with all dignity,??5 but if any one knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God???6 not a novice, lest being inflated with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

(and if any one his own house how to lead hath not known, how an assembly of God shall he take care of?)

Do not let any one look down on you because you are young, but, by your conversation, your conduct, your love, your faith, and your purity, be an example to those who hold the Faith.

Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or grand children, let these learn first to shew piety at home,

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

as for the widow, who is really such, and without any assistance, let her place all her hopes in God, and be assiduous in supplication and prayer.

So lay down the following rules, to prevent any reproach being incurred.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

and have a good reputation for Christian service, such as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any form of doing good.

Therefore, I want younger widows to remarry, have children, manage their homes, and not give the enemy any chance to ridicule them.

As it is, some widows have already turned after Satan. ??16 Any believer, man or woman, who has widowed relatives, must give them relief; the church is not to be burdened with them; she has to relieve the widows who really need relief.

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Do not take as true any statement made against one in authority, but only if two or three give witness to it.

Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure.

The vices of some men are so notorious, they prevent any inquisition: others don't discover themselves till they have been ordain'd.

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

for because we have brought nothing into the world, we are not able to carry any thing out;

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.

And if also any one contend in the games, he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.

Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

Earnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame.

In any great house there are indeed vessels not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for noble, some for menial service.

if, then, any one may cleanse himself from these, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified and profitable to the master -- to every good work having been prepared,

In meekness, bringing under discipline them that oppose themselves, lest at any time God should give them repentance unto a personal knowledge of truth,

but they shall not advance any further, for their folly shall be manifest to all, as theirs also did become.

so that the man of God will be adequate, and equipped for any good work.

The Lord will rescue me from any harm and bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.

I left you behind in Crete expressly to correct what defects there were, and to appoint elders in each town, as I directed you??6 men of irreproachable character, who have been married only once, whose children are Christians, free from any suspicion of profligacy or disobedience.

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

he must hold by the sure truths of doctrine so as to be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and refute objections raised by any.]

They profess to know God [to recognize and be acquainted with Him], but by their actions they deny and disown Him. They are detestable and disobedient and worthless for good work of any kind.

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

Speak of all this, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let any one despise you.

Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,

not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.

He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;

but, without your consent, I was not willing to do any thing, that your good deed might not be as a matter of necessity, but one of free-will.

not any longer as a bondman, but above a bondman, a beloved brother, specially to me, and how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord?

But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account;

For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

For someone has somewhere solemnly declared, "What is man? for you think of him; Or any man? for you care for him.

For inasmuch as He has suffered Himself by being tempted, He is able to give immediate help to any that are tempted.

Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.

But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

For our high priest is not one who is incapable of sympathy with our weaknesses, but he has been tempted in every way just as we have, without committing any sin.

Nor does any one take that high office upon himself, till he has been called to do so by God, as Aaron was.

For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath.

There is no record of his father, or mother, or lineage, nor again of any beginning of his days, or end of his life. In this he resembles the Son of God, and stands before us as a priest whose priesthood is continuous.

But without any dispute the less is blessed of the better.

and hold His office not in obedience to any temporary Law, but by virtue of an indestructible Life.

Now none of this happened without an oath. Others became priests without any oath,

for these men hold office without any oath having been taken, but He holds it attested by an oath from Him who said to Him, "The Lord has sworn and will not recall His words, Thou art a Priest for ever" --

but He, because He continues for ever, has a priesthood which does not pass to any successor.

Therefore, because He Himself lives always to intercede for them always, He is able to save completely any and all who come to God through Him.

and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tent set up by the Lord and not by any human.

Because I will be merciful to their unrighteousnesses, and their sins and their lawlessnesses I will never remember any more.

not taking any blood of goats and oxen but his own blood, and entered once for all into the Holy place. He secured an eternal redemption.

And a will is only of force in the case of a deceased person, being never of any avail so long as he who made it lives.

so Christ, having been offered once and once for all to bear [as a burden] the sins of many, will appear a second time [when he returns to earth], not to deal with sin, but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly and confidently waiting for Him.

Since, would they not indeed have ceased being offered, on account of the worshippers once purged having no longer any conscience of sins?