Let no man take your reward from you by consciously making little of himself and giving worship to angels; having his thoughts fixed on the things which he has seen, being foolishly lifted up in his natural mind,

Do not lie to one another, [because you] have taken off the old man together with his deeds,

And he acting with injustice shall be taken care of for what he did unjustly: and there is no distinction of persons.

and with him is Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will let you know everything about the situation here [in Rome].

For I can bear witness to the deep interest he takes in you and in the brethren at Laodicea and in those at Hierapolis.

church which uses to meet in his house. when this epistle has been read among you, take care that it be read likewise in the church of the Laodiceans, and

And tell Archippas to take heed to the ministry which he has received in the Lord, that he may fulfill it.

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.

that each man among you should learn to take his own wife out of pure and honorable motives,

that no one should do wrong and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord takes vengeance for all such things, as we told you before and solemnly warned you.

And that you may take pride in being quiet and doing your business, working with your hands as we gave you orders;

For we say this to you by [the authority of] the word of the Lord [Note: Paul was either quoting what Jesus had previously said, or was giving a revelation he had received from the Lord. See I Cor. 14:37], that we [Christians] who are [still] alive, who are left [on earth] when the Lord returns, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. [Note: The point Paul is making is that the living will not be "changed" (I Cor. 15:51-52) and taken to heaven before the dead are raised].

Then we who are still living will be taken up together with them into the clouds to see the Lord in the air: and so will we be for ever with the Lord.

But you, brothers, are not in darkness, so that that day, like a thief, should take you by surprise;

So then, let us not take our rest as the others do, but let us be self-controlled and awake.

they that are sober take their rest in the night, whilst they that are sots, are drunk in the night:

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Take care that none of you ever pays back evil for evil, but always keep looking for ways to show kindness to one another and everybody.

So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;

and to reward with rest you who are afflicted, along with us. This will take place at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with His powerful angels,

in a flame of fire, who will take vengeance on those who do not know God, that is, those who will not listen to the good news of our Lord Jesus.

Do not let anybody at all deceive you about this, because that cannot take place until the great revolt occurs and the representative of lawlessness is uncovered, the one who is doomed to destruction,

the one who keeps up his opposition and so far exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, that he actually takes his seat in the sanctuary of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

For the secret of evil is even now at work: but there is one who is keeping back the evil till he is taken out of the way.

so that they all should be condemned, who are faithless to the truth, but take pleasure in evil.

And we did not take food from any man for nothing, but were working hard night and day not to be a trouble to any of you:

And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.

Have no feeling of hate for him, but take him in hand seriously as a brother.

For those who go after loose women, for those with unnatural desires, for those who take men prisoners, who make false statements and false oaths, and those who do any other things against the right teaching,

Let a woman quietly take the place of a learner and be under authority.

And Adam was not taken by deceit, but the woman, being tricked, became a wrongdoer.

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.

(if a man does not know how to manage his own house, how can he take care of a church of God?).

Not one newly taken into the church, for fear that, through his high opinion of himself, he may come into the same sin as the Evil One.

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

(And let these also first be proved, then let them take the office of deacons, if they be found blameless.)

Undoubtedly the mystery of our religion is a great wonder: "He was made visible in human form; He was vindicated by the Spirit; He was seen by angels; He was proclaimed among the heathen; He was trusted in throughout the world; He was taken up to glory."

Who keep men from being married and from taking food which God made to be taken with praise by those who have faith and true knowledge.

Because everything which God has made is good, and nothing is evil, if it is taken with praise:

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

But if any widow has children or children's children, let these see that it is right to take care of their family and their fathers and mothers: for this is pleasing in the eyes of God.

he that takes no care of his relations, especially those of his own family, has renounc'd the faith and is worse than an infidel.

Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

[So], if any woman believer has widows [in her family], she should take care of them and not require the church to be burdened, so that it can take care of the true widows [i.e., destitute ones].

Let the elders who take the lead among the saints well be esteemed worthy of double honour, specially those labouring in word and teaching;

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

Rebuke offenders publicly, so that others also may take warning.

Never ordain any one hastily, nor take part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep yourself pure.

Stop drinking water only, but take a little wine to strengthen your stomach and relieve its frequent attacks.

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

Bitter talk of men who, being evil in mind and dead to what is true, take the faith to be a way of making profit.

For we bring nothing into the world and surely we can take nothing out of it.

But those who have a desire for wealth are falling into danger, and are taken as in a net by a number of foolish and damaging desires, through which men are overtaken by death and destruction.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life for which thou are called, and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

to do good, to be rich in generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;

storing up for themselves a good foundation for that which is coming, so that they may take hold of the eternal life.

O Timothy, take good care of that which is given to you, turning away from the wrong and foolish talk and arguments of that knowledge which is falsely so named;

So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],

which has now been revealed through the appearance of our Savior Christ Jesus. He has taken away the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the good news,

Take your share of hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

A fighting man, when he is with the army, keeps himself free from the business of this life so that he may be pleasing to him who has taken him into his army.

And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.

It is right for the worker in the fields to be the first to take of the fruit.

But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,

who have missed the truth by saying that the resurrection has already taken place, are undermining some people's faith.

And they should wake up to sobriety out of, the adversary's, snare, - though they have been taken alive by him for, that one's, will.

Take notice that in the latter days difficult incidents will arise;

for from these are those who creep into houses, and take captive petty women laden with sins, being led away by various impulses,

Proclaim the word, take thy position - in season, out of season, - convince, rebuke, encourage, - with all long-suffering and teaching.

For the time will come when they will not take the true teaching; but, moved by their desires, they will get for themselves a great number of teachers for the pleasure of hearing them;

Only Luke is with me. Having taken Mark, bring him with thee, for he is useful to me for service.

The coat which I did not take from Troas and which is with Carpus, get when you come, and the books, specially the papers.

But the Lord was by my side and gave me strength; so that through me the news might be given out in full measure, and all the Gentiles might give ear: and I was taken out of the mouth of the lion.

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will take me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Glory belongs to him forever and ever! Amen.

I did not take you with me when I went away from Crete, so that you might do what was necessary to put things in order there, placing men in authority over the churches in every town, as I said to you;

By whom some families have been completely overturned; who take money for teaching things which are not right; these will have to be stopped.

let your words be sound and such that no exception can be taken to them, so that the opposite side may be confounded by finding nothing that they can say to our discredit.

It is a message to be trusted, and I want you to be emphatic about these things, so that those who believe in God may be careful to take the lead in doing good. These things are right and render service to mankind.

dispatch Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, and take care that nothing be wanting to their journey.

So, if you consider me a comrade, take him to your bosom as you would me.

He being an emanation of God's glory and stamp of his substance, and upholding the universe by the utterances of his power, after by himself making purification of our sins, has taken his seat on the right hand of the Majesty on High.

But of which of the angels has he said at any time, Take your seat at my right hand till I put all those who are against you under your feet?

are not all those spirits dispatch'd as ministers to take care of those who shall belong to the christian church.

Because of this it behoveth us more abundantly to take heed to the things heard, lest we may glide aside,

how will we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? Which first, having taken to be spoken by the Lord, was verified for us by those who heard;

But a certain writer has given his witness, saying, What is man, that you keep him in mind? what is the son of man, that you take him into account?

Seeing, then, the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he himself also in like manner did take part of the same, that through death he might destroy him having the power of death -- that is, the devil --

For, truly, he does not take on the life of angels, but that of the seed of Abraham.

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,

But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.

My brothers, take care that there is not by chance in any one of you an evil heart without belief, turning away from the living God:

To whom did He take oath that they should not be admitted to His rest, if it was not to those who disobeyed Him?

Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us take hold of the affirmation.

Let us therefore come near with boldness to the throne of grace, so that we may take mercy, and may find grace for timely help.

For every high priest taken from men is appointed for men in things toward God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

And not any man takes the honor to himself, but being called by God, just as also Aaron.

So Christ too did not take upon Himself the glory of being appointed High Priest, but it was God who said: "You are my Son; I have today become your Father,"

For everyone who takes milk is without experience of the word of righteousness: he is a child.

With God's permission, we will take this step.