These things are allegorized: for these women are the two covenants; the one from the Mount Sinai that brings forth for bondage, which is Hagar.

For it is written: Rejoice you barren, that do not bear: break forth and cry aloud, you that travail not: for many more are the children of the deserted, than of her that had the husband of the deserted.

We, indeed, brethren, like Isaac, are children of promise.

Therefore, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free- woman.

You that are justified by law, have withdrawn from Christ: you have fallen from grace.

For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the desire of the Spirit is against flesh; and these are opposed, the one to the other, so that you can not do what you would.

But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.

Now the works of the flesh are well known, and they are these lewdness, uncleanness, wantonness,

Now those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

For not even do those very men, who are circumcised, keep the law: but they wish you to be circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.

PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints that are in Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:

for a dispensation at the fullness of the times, in order that he might bring together for himself all things in the Christ, both those which are in the heavens, and those which are on earth;

that, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened, you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the glorious riches of his inheritance in the saints,

made alive with Christ even us, being dead to our offenses, (by grace you are saved,)

For we are his workman ship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God before prepared, that we should walk in them.

For which reason, remember that you were formerly Gen tiles, by natural descent, and that you are called Uncircumcision by the Circumcision; so called, from a mark made in the flesh by hands;

Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,

in whom you also are builded together, for a dwelling-place of God by his Spirit.

For which cause I beseech you not to grow faint on account of my afflictions for you, which are your glory.

For which reason, putting away lying, speak, every one, truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

nor obscene language, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not becoming; but rather the cheerful words of. a thankful heart.

For you were formerly darkness; but now you are light in the Lord: walk as children of light;

for it is a shame even to speak of the things that are done by them in secret.

But all these works, when reproved, are made manifest by the light: for every thing that makes manifest is light.

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

because we are members of his body, being of his flesh, and of his bones.

PAUL and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places;

and most of the brethren in the Lord, having confidence in my bonds, are more bold to speak the word without fear.

that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those who are in heaven, and those who are on earth, and those who are under the earth;

For we are the circumcision, who worship God in spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;

but one thing I do; forgetting the things which are behind, and reaching forward to those which are before, I press toward the goal, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Let us, therefore, as many as are fully enlightened, be of this mind: and if you are of another mind with respect to any thing, God will reveal even this to you.

For many walk, of whom I often said to you, and now say even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of the Christ,

Now I beseech you also, true yoke-fellow, to assist those women who labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and my other fellow-laborers, whose names are in the book of life.

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, or any praise, think of these things.

Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.

All the saints salute you, especially those who are of Caesar's household.

to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are in Colosse: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

in whom are stored up all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.

And you are complete in him who is the head of all principality and authority:

which things are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is in Christ,

(all of which are for the destruction of those who use them,) according to the commandments and teachings of men;

If, then, you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where the Christ sits at the right hand of God;

mind the things that are above, not the things that are on the earth:

for you are dead, and your life is hid with the Christ in God.

Put to death, therefore, your members that are on the earth, lewdness, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

And let the peace of God, to which you are called in one body, rule in your hearts, and be thankful.

Walk in wisdom toward those who are without, redeeming the time.

I have sent him with Onesimus, my faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known all things that are done here.

Jesus also, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are of the circumcision: and these only are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.

You are witnesses, and God also, in how holy and just and blameless a manner we conducted our selves among you that believe,

For you, brethren, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea which are in Christ Jesus; for you, also, have suffered the same things from your own countrymen, that they have suffered from the Jews,

who both killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and have persecuted us, and do not please God, and are opposed to all men,

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? -You indeed are our glory and

that no one be moved by these afflictions; for you yourselves know that we are appointed to this:

for this reason we are comforted concerning you, brethren, in all our distress and affliction, by your faith:

But with respect to brotherly love, you have no need that I write to you: for you yourselves are taught of God to love one another;

and indeed you do this to all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that you abound in love more and more,

in order that you may walk with propriety toward those who are without, and may have need of nothing.

For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we, the living, who remain till the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who are asleep

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

You are all sons of light, and sons of day: we are not of night, nor of darkness.

For those who sleep, sleep in the night; and those who are drunken, are drunken in the night.

But let us, who are of the day, be sober, having on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of salvation:

We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds:

and to you that are afflicted, rest with us, at the revelation of our Lord Jesus from heaven with his mighty angels,

But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God did, from the beginning, choose you to salvation, by sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth,

holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,

for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.

Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

through the hypocrisy of liars, who are seared in their conscience,

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

At the same time, also, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which are not proper.

If any believing man or woman has widows, let him or her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.

Some men's sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment. Some persons, however, they follow after.

Like wise, also, the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and those which are otherwise can not be concealed.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God, and his teaching, be not reviled.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren: but rather let them serve them, because they who partake of the benefit of their service, are believers and beloved brethren. These things enforce in your teaching and exhortation.

and wranglings, on the part of men who are corrupt in mind, and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a source of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,

You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

if we are patient, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us;

if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful: he can not deny himself.

and their word will eat as a gangrene: of whom are Hyrnenaeus and Philetus,

But the foundation of God stands firm, having this inscription: The Lord knows those who are his; and, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

In a great house, however, there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth, and some for honor, and some for dishonor.

without natural affection, implacable, false accusers, intemperate, fierce, haters of those who are good,

For of this sort are those who worm themselves into houses, and lead captive silly women that are laden with sins, and influenced by various desires,

that are always learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

and that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise in order to salvation, through faith that is in Christ Jesus.

I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you might set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I commanded you:

if any one is blameless, the husband of one wife, if he has faithful children that are not accused of riotous living, or disobedient.

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

One of themselves, a prophet of their own, has said: The Cretans are always liars, evil wild beasts, lazy gluttons.

To the pure, all things are pure: but to the denied and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but their mind and their conscience are denied.

This saying is true, and in respect to these things, I will that you affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed in God may be careful to practice good works: these are the things that are honorable and profitable for men.

But foolish questions and genealogies and strifes and contentions about the law, avoid; for they are unprofitable and vain.