let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him safe, that he may come to me: for I and the brethren expect him.

let all your transactions flow from social affections.

If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accurst.

Invested then with such a commission, I beseech you let not the offers of divine favour be made to you in vain.

since then, we have these promises, my dear brethren, let us cleanse our selves from all impurity, whether of body or mind, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

let every man give as he is disposed in his own mind, without any regret or reluctance: for God loves a cheerful benefactor.

I who am a person of a mean presence, when among you, but exert myself upon your account, when absent; I Paul intreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, not to let me exert that authority,

Do ye judge of things by the outward appearance? if any man is confident in himself, that he is Christ's, let him from himself conclude too, that as he is Christ's, even so are we.

contemptible) let such a one depend upon this, that the same authority which appear'd in my letters, when I was absent, will appear in fact, when I am present.

but he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

I say it again, let no man think me vain; but if they do, yet as such, bear with me, that I too may applaud my self a little.

but thro' a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and so escap'd.

but tho' I, or an angel from heaven should preach any thing to you for gospel, different from the gospel I have preached unto you, let him be accursed.

as I said before, so say I now again, if any one preach any other thing to you for gospel, than what you have received, let him be accursed.

if we live by the spirit, let us regulate our actions by the spirit:

let us not be vain-glorious, provoking one another, envying one another.

but let every one bring his own work to the test, and then he will have matter of glorying in himself alone, and not in another.

Let him that is instructed in the word freely communicate his good things to him that teaches him.

let us then not be weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we be not tired.

therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.

from henceforth let no man give me trouble; for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

by the reading whereof you may perceive how far I am let into the secret of Christ.

Wherefore leave off the practice of lying, and let every man speak truth to his neighbour: for we are all members of one society.

are you angry? have a care you don't sin. "let not the sun go down upon your wrath,"

let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, to encrease his fortune with his own hands, that he may have wherewithal to relieve the needy:

let no obscene language defile your mouth, use only such as tends to edification, that it may be beneficial to the hearers.

But fornication, and all impurity, or inordinate desire, let it not be approved by you, as being unworthy of christians: neither ribaldry,

let no man mislead you by vain reasonings: for it is for these vices, that the wrath of God lights upon the incredulous.

expressing yourselves in psalms, in hymns, and spiritual songs; and let your hearts beat the time, in concerts of praises to the Lord,

let married women be submissive to their husbands, out of regard to the Lord.

as the church then is subordinate to Christ, so let women be to their husbands upon all occasions.

wherefore let every one of you without exception, love his wife even as himself; and let the wife respect her husband.

stand firm, the belt of truth round your waist, let justice invest you like mail:

let salvation be your helmet, and the divine doctrine your spiritual sword.

let no man consult only his private interest, but let every man consult likewise the interest of others.

receive him then in the Lord with all alacrity, and let such be the objects of your esteem:

Let us therefore, who have been instructed, have this in view: and if you are sollicitous about any thing else, God will reveal even that unto you.

let your meekness be known unto all men.

Finally, my brethren, whatever has the character of truth, of dignity, of justice, of chastity, whatever can procure you esteem and reputation, in a word, if there be any thing virtuous or praise-worthy, let that be the object of your enquiry.

Let no man therefore condemn you for meats or drinks, or in respect of feasts, or new moons, or sabbaths:

Let no man condemn you, from an affectation of humility, in worshipping of Angels, boldly prying into matters which he knows nothing of, being vainly puft up with his Jewish conceits:

let the things above, and not such worldly matters be the object of your thoughts.

but now renounce them all, as well as anger, animosity, malice: let calumny and obscene discourse be banish'd from your lips.

let there be no fraud among you, since you have discarded your former habits and practices, and are become new men,

Let the christian doctrine be the familiar subject of your entertainment: in all wisdom instructing and exhorting one another, in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, melodiously tuning your grateful praises to God.

let your discourse and your actions be all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father by him.

let an air of modesty appear in all your discourse; and let it be seasoned with discretion, in making a proper reply, when you are call'd into question.

therefore let us not sleep away our time like others, but be vigilant and temperate.

but let us, who enjoy the light, be temperate; let us be arm'd with the breast-plate of faith and charity, and for an helmet, with the hope of salvation.

Let the women with submissive silence attend to instruction.

for I don't allow a woman to be a teacher, nor to dictate to her husband; but let her be silent.

let them be first examin'd, and if they are without reproach, let them enter upon their office.

if a widow has children or grand-children, let them above all things instruct their own family to be religious, and let them be grateful to their parents, for this is acceptable to 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.

Let none be put upon the list of widows, but such as are at least threescore years of age, and have been married but once:

If any convert has widow-relations, let such relieve them, that the church may not be charged, but with the relief of such as are entirely destitute.

Let the presbyters that govern well receive a double salary, especially those who are employ'd in preaching and instructing.

Let those who are in a state of servitude, consider the entire respect due to their masters, that the name of God, and the doctrine of the gospel may not be blasphemed.

let them not treat their christian masters, on pretence of being their brethren, with less respect: but be the more obsequious, because they are believers, and deserve to be belov'd, for the kind provision they make for them. let this be the subject of your instructions, and exhortation.

however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."

gravity; let your doctrine be sound and inoffensive, that your opponents may be ashamed, and have nothing that is ill to say of us.

Let our brethren too learn some honest profession to supply their occasions, that they may not be destitute of an income.

for the Lord's sake, brother, let me have this satisfaction: refresh my heart for his sake.

and when he re-introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, " and let all the angels of God worship him."

Let us therefore fear, lest any of us by rejecting the promise of entring into his rest, should be excluded from it.

Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any of us by imitating their incredulity, should fall short thereof like them.

who is passed into the heavens, Jesus the son of God, let us hold fast our profession. for we have

not an high priest who is incapable of compassionating our miseries; since he was exposed to the same trials as we are, sin only excepted. let

let us draw near with sincerity, in full assurance of faith, having our consciences purified from guilt, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Let us stedfastly maintain the hope which we have avow'd, since he is faithful that has promised:

and let us animate one another to the mutual returns of love, and kind offices: not abandoning our assemblies,

because God out of his distinguishing kindness to us, would not let them arrive before us to the enjoyment of perfect felicity.

Wherefore, since we are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin which does so easily embarrass us, and let us pursue with constancy the course that is proposed to us:

let there be no licentious or profane person, such as Esau, "who sold his birth-right, for a single mess."

since then we are entring into a kingdom which cannot be changed, let us maintain the divine favour, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and fear.

Let brotherly love still reign.

let your morals be free from avarice, being contented with what you have: for he hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

let us therefore decamp, and bear the reproach of following his example:

Let our sacrifice then, which we are to offer to God by Jesus Christ, be that of incessant praises, the offering of our lips, which celebrate his name:

If any of you is deficient in prudence, let him ask it of God, who liberally gives to all without upbraiding: and he will give it.

but let him be fully persuaded of the lawfulness of what he asks: for he that is diffident about that, is like the waves that fluctuate with the wind.

Let him that is poor triumph in the advantages of being a christian.

let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field.

Let no man under temptation, say, it is God that tempts him; for as he is incapable of moral evil, he can't influence any one thereto.

Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion.

My brethren, let not your christian profession be accompanied with partiality.

Whoever is a skilful moralist, let him show by his virtuous conduct, that he practises the humble precepts of wisdom.

be afflicted, be mournful, and weep: let your mirth be converted to sadness, and your joy to vexation.

let the prophets, my brethren, who were commission'd by the Lord, be your examples; suffer persecution with constancy like them.

Above all things, my brethren, don't swear, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor use any other oath; but let your affirmation, or negation, be sincere, lest you fall under condemnation.

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. is his mind serene? let him sing psalms.

Is any of you sick? let him send for the pastors of the church, to pray for him, and after giving him the unction, in the name of the Lord,

Let your minds then be duely prepar'd, be vigilant, and constantly expect the favour you will meet with at the appearance of Jesus Christ.

but as he, who has called you, is holy: let your whole conduct be an imitation of his holiness.

You that have purified your souls by the holy spirit, in obeying the gospel, which obliges you to an undisguised benevolence, let your hearts be mutually affected with the most disinterested ardour;

souls. Let your behaviour among the Gentiles be virtuous, that instead of inveighing against you as vicious, they may observe your honest behaviour,

men. You are free, don't let your liberty serve as a pretext for vice: but act as the servants

Let the married women be subservient to their husbands, that if they happen to disbelieve the gospel, they may be gain'd by the instructive conduct of their wives,

let their ornament consist, not in what is external, in curling the hair, in appendages of gold, or finery of dress;

but above all, let your mutual benevolence be intense, for benevolence cancels a multitude of offences.