Annotations on the Bible Volume 2
2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus Christ .
3 For this is the will of God , even your sanctification that ye should abstain from fornication .
4 That everyone of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor .
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence , even as the Gentiles which know not God .
6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter , because the that Lord is the avenger of all such : as we also have forewarned you and testified .
7 For God hath not called us to uncleanness, but unto holiness .
8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit .
9 But as touching brotherly love you need not that I write unto you , for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another .
10 And indeed you do it towards all the brethren which are in all Macedonia ; But we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more .
11 And that ye study to be quiet , and to do your own business , and to work with your own hands , (as we commanded you) .
12 That ye may walk honestly h towards them that are without , and that ye may have lack of nothing k.
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren , concerning them which are asleep , that ye sorrow not , even as others that have no hope .
14 For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again , even so them also which sleep in Jesus , will God bring with him .
15 For this we say unto you in the word of the Lord , that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which are asleep .
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout , with the voice of the arch-angel , and with the trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive, and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord .
18 Wherefore, comfort one another with these words .
CHAP. V.
1 BUt of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you .
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night .
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety , then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travel upon a woman with child , and they shall not escape .
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness , that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day , we are not of the night, nor of darkness .
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others : but let us watch and be sober .
7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night, and they that be drunken, are drunken in the night .
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober , putting on the breast-plate of faith and love , and for an helmet the hope of salvation .
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ .
10 Who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep we should live together with him .
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together , and edify one another even as also ye do .
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you , and are over you in the LORD , and admonish you :
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake . And be at peace among yourselves .
14 Now we exhort you brethren , warn them that are unruly , comfort the feebleminded , support the weak ; be patient towards all men .
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man : but ever follow that which is good i, both among yourselves, and to all men .
18 In everything give thanks : for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you .
21 Prove all things , hold fast that which is good .
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil .
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly : and I pray God your whole Spirit, and soul and body be preserved z blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ .
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it .
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss .
27 I charge you by the Lord , that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren .
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you , Amen .
The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
These Postscripts to the Apostles Epistles are judged to be added by some Scribes that copied them out, and not by the Apostle himself, as might be made evident; and they are not found in any Epistles but in St. Paul's alone. But as it is usual to date Letters from the places where they are writ, so is this dated from Athens. Hither he was conducted by some brethren after his Persecution at Thessalonica and Berea, Act. 17.15. and here we read he stayed for some time; but that from thence he wrote this Epistle, either then, or any time after, is but conjecture, its more probable he wrote it from Corinth, because he sends it from Timothy and Silvanus, as well as from himself, and they came to him from Macedonia when he was at Corinth, as Acts 18.5.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul and Silvanus and Timothy unto the church of the Thessalonians , which is in God the father , and in the LORD Jesus Christ : Grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the LORD Jesus Christ.
2 We give thinks to God always for you all , making mention of you in our prayers .
3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith , and labor of love , and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ , in the sight of God , and our Father .
4 Knowing brethren beloved, your election of God .
5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power , and in the holy Ghost , and in much assurance , as ye know what manner of men we were among you for yoar sake .
6 And ye became followers of us , and of the LORD , having received the word in much affliction , with joy of the holy Ghost .
7 So that ye were examples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to Godward is spread abroad g, so that we need not to speak anything .
9 For they themselves show of us, what manner of entering in we had unto you , and how ye turned to God from idols , to serve the living and true God .
10 And to wait for his son from heaven , whom he raised from the dead , even Jesus , who delivered us from the wrath to come .
CHAP. II.
1 FOR yourselves , brethren, know our entrance in unto you , that it was not in vain c.
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi , we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention .
3 For our exhortation was not of deceit , nor of uncleanness , nor in guile .
4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel , even so we speak , not as pleasing men, but God which trieth our hearts .
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words , as ye know ; nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness .
6 Nor of men sought we glory , neither of you, nor yet of others , when we might have been burdensome as the apostles of Christ .
7 But we were gentle among you , even as a nurse cherisheth her children .
8 So being affectionately desirous of you , we were willing to have imparted to you not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us .
9 For ye remember brethren our labor ▪ and travel : For laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable to any of you , we preached unto you the gospel of God.
10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily, justly, and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe .
11 As you know how we exhorted and comforted, and charged everyone of you as a father doth his children .
12 That ye would walk worthy of God , who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory .
13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us , ye received it not as the word of men , but (as it is in truth ) the word of God , which effectually worketh also in you that believe .
14 For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God, which in Judea are in Christ Jesus ; for * ye also have suffered like things of your own country-men , even as they hav • of the Jews .
15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus , and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God , and are contrary to all men .
16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles, that they might be saved , to fill up their sins always : for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost .
17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time , in presence; not in heart, endeavored more abundantly to see your face with great desire .
18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, (even I Paul z ) once and again, but Satan hindered us .
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CHAP. III.
1 WHerefore when we could no longer forbear †, we thought it good † to be left at Athens alone:
2 And sent Timothy our brother and minister of God, and our fellow-laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith .
3 That no man should be moved by these afflictions , for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto .
4 For verily, when we were with you we told you before that we should suffer tribulation , even as it came to pass, and ye know .
5 For this cause when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter had tempted you , and our labor be in vain .
6 But now, when Timothy came from you to us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity , and that ye have good remembrance of us always , desiring greatly to see us , as we also to see you .
7 Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you , in all our affliction, and distress by your faith .
8 For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord
9 For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God .
Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith .
11 Now God himself, and our Father , and our Lord Jesus Christ direct our way unto you .
12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one towards another , and towards all men , even as we do towards you ,
13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints .
CHAP. IV.
1 FUrthermore then we beseech you, brethren , and exhort you by the Lord Jesus Christ , that as ye have received of us how you ought to walk and please God, so ye would abound more and more.
2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus Christ .
3 For this is the will of God , even your sanctification that ye should abstain from fornication .
4 That everyone of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honor .
5 Not in the lust of concupiscence , even as the Gentiles which know not God .
6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter , because the that Lord is the avenger of all such : as we also have forewarned you and testified .
7 For God hath not called us to uncleanness, but unto holiness .
8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit .
9 But as touching brotherly love you need not that I write unto you , for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another .
10 And indeed you do it towards all the brethren which are in all Macedonia ; But we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more .
11 And that ye study to be quiet , and to do your own business , and to work with your own hands , (as we commanded you) .
12 That ye may walk honestly h towards them that are without , and that ye may have lack of nothing k.
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren , concerning them which are asleep , that ye sorrow not , even as others that have no hope .
14 For if we believe that Jesus died, and rose again , even so them also which sleep in Jesus , will God bring with him .
15 For this we say unto you in the word of the Lord , that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord, shall not prevent them which are asleep .
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout , with the voice of the arch-angel , and with the trump of God : and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive, and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord .
CHAP. V.
1 BUt of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you .
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night .
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety , then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travel upon a woman with child , and they shall not escape .
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness , that that day should overtake you as a thief.
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day , we are not of the night, nor of darkness .
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others : but let us watch and be sober .
7 For they that sleep, sleep in the night, and they that be drunken, are drunken in the night .
8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober , putting on the breast-plate of faith and love , and for an helmet the hope of salvation .
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ .
10 Who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep we should live together with him .
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together , and edify one another even as also ye do .
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you , and are over you in the LORD , and admonish you :
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their works sake . And be at peace among yourselves .
14 Now we exhort you brethren , warn them that are unruly , comfort the feebleminded , support the weak ; be patient towards all men .
15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man : but ever follow that which is good i, both among yourselves, and to all men .
18 In everything give thanks : for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you .
21 Prove all things , hold fast that which is good .
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil .
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly : and I pray God your whole Spirit, and soul and body be preserved z blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ .
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it .
26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss .
27 I charge you by the Lord , that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren .
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you , Amen .
The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
These Postscripts to the Apostles Epistles are judged to be added by some Scribes that copied them out, and not by the Apostle himself, as might be made evident; and they are not found in any Epistles but in St. Paul's alone. But as it is usual to date Letters from the places where they are writ, so is this dated from Athens. Hither he was conducted by some brethren after his Persecution at Thessalonica and Berea, Act. 17.15. and here we read he stayed for some time; but that from thence he wrote this Epistle, either then, or any time after, is but conjecture, its more probable he wrote it from Corinth, because he sends it from Timothy and Silvanus, as well as from himself, and they came to him from Macedonia when he was at Corinth, as Acts 18.5.
The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens.
These Postscripts to the Apostles Epistles are judged to be added by some Scribes that copied them out, and not by the Apostle himself, as might be made evident; and they are not found in any Epistles but in St. Paul's alone. But as it is usual to date Letters from the places where they are writ, so is this dated from Athens. Hither he was conducted by some brethren after his Persecution at Thessalonica and Berea, Act. 17.15. and here we read he stayed for some time; but that from thence he wrote this Epistle, either then, or any time after, is but conjecture, its more probable he wrote it from Corinth, because he sends it from Timothy and Silvanus, as well as from himself, and they came to him from Macedonia when he was at Corinth, as Acts 18.5.
II. THESSALONIANS.
THe Apostle being yet hindered from coming to them, and understanding some mistake of what he wrote in his former Epistle about the Coming of Christ, he thereupon sends this second Epistle where after his usual Salutation he gives thanks for them, and hearing of the continuance of their Faith and Patience under all their Persecutions, he glories in them. And then comforts them by Arguments taken from the righteous Judgment of God, and the different manner and effect of Christ's Coming, both to themselves and all the Saints that Believe, and to their Adversaries, and all that knew not God, nor obeyed the Gospel. And then prays for the perfecting of their Faith to the glorifying the name of Christ, Chap. 1. But hearing they were shaken in their Minds about the time of Christ's Coming, as if it should be presently in the Age wherein they lived, he doth vehemently caution them against such a mistake, and tells them of a great Apostasy, and the Revelation of the man of Sin, which must precede that day, which he doth particularly describe in the manner and effects thereof. But speaks of these Thessalonians with thanksgiving to God as such as God had chosen, and called to obtain the Glory of the Lord Jesus; and then prays for their Comfort and Establishment, Chap. 2. He next proceeds to desire their Prayers, both with respect to the success of the Ministry, and the safety of their Persons who were employed therein. And declares his Confidence in them that God would establish them, and that they would obey the Commandments they had received from them. And gives them some farther Commandments about such in the Church as did walk disorderly. • nd so concludes his Epistle with Prayers for their Peace, and recommending them to the Grace of Jesus Christ, Chap. 3.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul, and Silvanus. and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Grace unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet , because that your faith groweth exceedingly , and the charity of everyone of you all towards each other aboundeth .
4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God , for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure .
5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God , that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God , for which ye also suffer .
6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you .
7 And to you that are troubled, rest with us , when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.
8 In flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God , and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction , from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power .
10 When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints , and to be admired in all them that believe, (because our testimony among you was believed :) in that day .
11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling , and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness , and the work of faith with power .
12 That the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him : according to the grace of our God, and the Lord Jesus Christ .
CHAP. II.
1 NOW we beseech you brethren , by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ , and by our gathering together unto him .
2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind , or be troubled , neither by spirit : nor by word , nor by letter , as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand .
3 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 .
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God u, or that is worshipped: so that he, as God , sitteth in the temple of God , showing himself that he is God .
5 Remember you not, that when I was with you, I told you these things .
6 And now ye know what withholdeth , that he might be revealed in his time .
7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work , only he who now letteth will let until he be taken out of the way .
8 And then shall that † wicked be revealed ; whom the Lord shall consume with * the spirit of his mouth , and hath destroy with the brightness of his coming .
9 Even him who • e coming is after the working of Satan , with all power , and signs; and lying wonders .
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish , because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved .
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusions , that they should believe as lie .
12 That they all might be damned , who believed not the truth , but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you , brethren, beloved of the Lord , because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation , through sanctification of the Spirit , and belief of the Truth .
14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel , to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ .
15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast , and hold the traditions which ye have been taught , whether by word or our epistle .
16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself , and God even our father , which hath loved us , and given us everlasting consolation , and good hope , through grace .
17 Comfort your hearts , and stablish you in every good word and work .
CHAP. III.
1 FInally brethren, pray for us , that the word of the Lord may have free course , and be glorified , even as it is with you .
2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men , for all men have not faith .
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you , and keep you from evil .
4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you that ye both do, and will do the things that we command you .
5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God , and into the patient waiting for Christ .
6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , that you withdraw yourselves from every brother , that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition he received of us .
7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us. For we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you .
8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for naught , but wrought with labor and travel night and day , that we might not be chargeable to any of you.
9 Not because we have not power , but to make ourselves an ensample to you to follow us .
10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you , that if any would not work, neither should he eat .
11 For we hear that there are some among you which walk disorderly, not working at all , but are busy bodies .
12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ , that with quietness they work , and eat their own bread .
13 But ye, brethren , be not weary in well doing .
14 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 .
15 Yet count him not as an enemy , but admonish him as a brother .
16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always, by all means . The Lord be with you all.
17 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write .
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul, and Silvanus. and Timothy, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Grace unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We are bound to thank God always for you brethren, as it is meet , because that your faith groweth exceedingly , and the charity of everyone of you all towards each other aboundeth .
4 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God , for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure .
5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God , that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God , for which ye also suffer .
6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you .
7 And to you that are troubled, rest with us , when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels.
8 In flaming fire, taking vengeance on them that know not God , and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction , from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power .
10 When he shall come to be glorified in his Saints , and to be admired in all them that believe, (because our testimony among you was believed :) in that day .
11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling , and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness , and the work of faith with power .
12 That the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him : according to the grace of our God, and the Lord Jesus Christ .
CHAP. II.
1 NOW we beseech you brethren , by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ , and by our gathering together unto him .
2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind , or be troubled , neither by spirit : nor by word , nor by letter , as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand .
3 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 .
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God u, or that is worshipped: so that he, as God , sitteth in the temple of God , showing himself that he is God .
5 Remember you not, that when I was with you, I told you these things .
6 And now ye know what withholdeth , that he might be revealed in his time .
7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work , only he who now letteth will let until he be taken out of the way .
8 And then shall that † wicked be revealed ; whom the Lord shall consume with * the spirit of his mouth , and hath destroy with the brightness of his coming .
9 Even him who • e coming is after the working of Satan , with all power , and signs; and lying wonders .
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish , because they received not the love of the truth that they might be saved .
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusions , that they should believe as lie .
12 That they all might be damned , who believed not the truth , but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you , brethren, beloved of the Lord , because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation , through sanctification of the Spirit , and belief of the Truth .
14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel , to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ .
15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast , and hold the traditions which ye have been taught , whether by word or our epistle .
16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself , and God even our father , which hath loved us , and given us everlasting consolation , and good hope , through grace .
17 Comfort your hearts , and stablish you in every good word and work .
CHAP. III.
1 FInally brethren, pray for us , that the word of the Lord may have free course , and be glorified , even as it is with you .
2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men , for all men have not faith .
3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you , and keep you from evil .
4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you that ye both do, and will do the things that we command you .
5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God , and into the patient waiting for Christ .
6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , that you withdraw yourselves from every brother , that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition he received of us .
7 For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us. For we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you .
8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for naught , but wrought with labor and travel night and day , that we might not be chargeable to any of you.
9 Not because we have not power , but to make ourselves an ensample to you to follow us .
10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you , that if any would not work, neither should he eat .
11 For we hear that there are some among you which walk disorderly, not working at all , but are busy bodies .
12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ , that with quietness they work , and eat their own bread .
13 But ye, brethren , be not weary in well doing .
14 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 .
15 Yet count him not as an enemy , but admonish him as a brother .
16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always, by all means . The Lord be with you all.
17 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write .
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
I TIMOTHY.
TImothy is thought to have been a Native of Lystra in Lycaonia, Acts 16.1. his mother Eunice was a Jewess, Acts 16.1. A Believer, 2 Tim. 1.5. His Father a Greek, Acts 16.1. but (possibly) Proselited to the Jewish Religion. They gave Timothy his Name, signifying thereby their Pious desire that their Son should Fear and Honor God, and be put in mind of his Duty by his Name. They bred him up in the Knowledge of the Scriptures from a Child; when it was he first became a Disciple to Paul doth not appear, but it appears from 2 Tim. 3.11. that he was with Paul at Antioch, and Iconium, which was before he came to Lystra, Acts 16.1. where Paul circumcised him. After this Paul made him his Companion, sent him upon several Messages. He was a sickly Person, 1 Timothy 5.23. but eminent in Gifts and Graces, 2 Timothy 1.5. and 3.15. 1 Corinthians 4.17. After this he was Ordained a Minister by Paul and the Presbytery, 2 Timothy 1.6. he became very dear to Paul for his Faithfulness, Philippians 2.19, 20, 21. so as he calls him his beloved Son and Faithful, 1 Corinthians 4.17. His Son in the Faith, 1 Timothy 1.2. his dearly beloved Son, his Fellow Worker, fellow Labourer, &c. Paul left him a time at Thessalonica and Berea, Acts 17.13, 14. then sends for him to Athens, Acts 17.15. he came to him at Corinth, Acts 18.5. Thence he sent him into Macedonia, Acts 19.22. from thence he came to Corinth and goes with Paul into Asia, Acts 20.4. where Paul intreats him to stay some time at Ephesus, as an Evangelist to settle the Churches there 2 Tim. 4.5. From thence he sends for him to Rome, 2 Timothy 4.9. and sends Tichycus in his room to Ephesus, 2 Timothy 4.12. Paul having left Timothy a young man in this great trust, being himself to be absent, writes this Epistle to him, to encourage him against all Dangers, and to direct him in the managery of his Office. The Scope of the Epistle is to direct Timothy in the first place, and then all ministers of the Gospel how to behave themselves in the ministerial work as to Preaching, Praying, Government, opposing gainsayers, &c. so as it is the most perfect direction we have in all Scripture for the discharge of the ministerial Office. The Time when Paul wrote this Epistle is incertainly judged, but guessed to be the One and Twentieth year after Christ's Death, and about the Nineteenth after Paul 's Conversion, it is certain it was when he was in Macedonia, and before he returned to Ephesus, Acts 19.1.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul an Apostle of Jesus Christ , by the commandment of God our Savior, and the Lord Jesus Christ: which is our hope .
2 Unto Timothy my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, `when I went into Macedonia g, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine h.
4 Neither give heed to fables , and endless genealogies, which minister questions rather then godly edifying , which is in faith : so do.
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart , and of a good conscience , and of faith unfeigned .
6 From which , some having swerved , have turned aside unto vain jangling .
7 Desiring to be teachers of the law , understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm .
8 But we know that the law is good , if it be used lawfully x.
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man , but for the lawless and disobedient , for the ungodly , and for sinners , for unholy and profane , for murderers of fathers, and murderers of mothers , for manslayers .
10 For whoremongers , for them that defile themselves with mankind , for men-stealers , for liars , for perjured persons , and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine m.
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.
13 Who was before a blasphemer , and a persecutor , and injurious , But I obtained mercy , because I did it ignorantly , in unbelief .
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant , with faith, and love which is in Christ Jesus .
15 This is a faithful saying , and worthy of all acceptation , that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners , of whom I am chief .
16 Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy , that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering , for a pattern to them who should hereafter believe on him f to life everlasting .
17 Now unto the King eternal , immortal , invisible , the only wise God , be honor and glory, forever and ever , Amen.
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy , according to the prophesies which went before on thee , that thou by them mightest war a good warfare .
19 Holding faith ; and a good conscience , which some having put away , concerning faith, have made shipwreck .
20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander ; whom I have delivered unto Satan , that they may learn not to blaspheme y.
CHAP. II.
1 I Exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications , prayers , intercessions , and giving of thanks be made for all men :
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty .
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior .
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth .
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus .
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher , and an apostle , (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not ) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity .
8 I will therefore that men pray everywhere , lifting up holy hands , without wrath , and doubting .
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel , with shamefastness and • obriety : not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array .
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works .
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection .
12 But I suffer not a woman to teach , nor to usurp authority over the man , but to be in silence.
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve .
14 And Adam was not deceived , but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression.
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved i in child-bearing , if they continue in faith and charity , and holiness with sobriety m.
CHAP. III.
1 THis is a true saying , If a man desireth the office of a bishop , he desireth a good work .
2 A bishop then must be blameless , the husband of one wife , vigilant , sober , of good behavior , given to hospitality , apt to teach .
3 Not given to wine , no striker , not greedy of filthy lucre , but patient , not a brauler , not covetous .
4 One that ruleth well his own house , having his children in subjection with all gravity .
5 For if a man know not how to rule his own house , how shall he take care of the church of God .
6 Not a novice , lest being lifted up with pride y, he fall into the condemnation of the devil .
7 Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without , lest he fall into reproach , and the snare of the devil .
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave , not double-tongued , not given to much wine , not greedy of filthy lucre .
9 Holding the mystery of the faith , in a pure conscience .
10 And let these also first be proved , then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless .
11 Even so must their wives be grave , not slanderers , sober , faithful in all things p.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children, and their own houses well .
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree , and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus .
14 These things I write unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly.
15 But if I tarry long , that thou mightest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God , the pillar and ground of the truth .
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness , God was manifest in the flesh , justified in the Spirit : seen of angels , preached unto the Gentiles ▪ believed on in the world , received up into glory .
CHAP. IV.
1 NOw the spirit speaketh expressly , that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits , and doctrines of devils .
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy , having their consciences seared with an hot iron .
3 Forbidding to marry , and commanding to abstain from meats , which God hath created, to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe, and know the truth h.
4 For every creature of God is good , and nothing to be refused , if it be received with thanksgiving .
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God , and prayer .
6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things , thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ , nourished up in the words of faith, and good doctrine whereunto thou hast attained .
7 But refuse profane and old wives fables: and exercise thyself rather unto godliness .
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little , but godliness is profitable unto all things , having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come .
9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation .
10 For therefore we boeh labor, and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God c, who is the Savior of all men , specially of those that believe .
11 These things command and teach .
12 Let no man despise thy youth , but be thou an example of the believers in word , in conversation , in charity , in spirit , in faith , in purity .
13 Till I come give attendance to reading , to exhortation , to doctrine .
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee , which was given thee by prophecy , with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery .
15 Meditate on these things , give thyself wholly to them , that thy profiting may appear to all .
16 Take heed unto thyself , and unto thy doctrine : continue in them , for in doing this, thou shalt qoth safe thyself and others .
CHAP. V.
1 REbuke not an elder , but entreat him as a father , and the younger men as brethren .
2 The elder women as mothers , the younger as sisters with all purity .
3 Honor widows that are widows indeed .
4 But if any widow have children or nephews , let them learn first to show piety at home , and to requite their parents , for that is good, and acceptable before God .
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate , trusteth in God , and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day .
6 But she that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth .
7 And these things give in charge , that they may be blameless .
8 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 .
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number, under threescore years old , having been the wife of one man y.
10 Well reported of for good works, if she hath brought up children , if she have lodged strangers , if she have washed the saints feet , if she have relieved the afflicted , if she have diligently followed every good work .
11 But the younger widows refuse , For when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ , they will marry h.
12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith .
13 And withal, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house , and not only idle, but tattlers also , and busy-bodies , speaking things which they ought not .
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry , bear children , guide the house , give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully .
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan .
16 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 .
17 Let the elders that rule well , be counted worthy of double honor , especially they that labor in the word and doctrine .
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn, and the laborer is worthy of his reward .
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses .
20 Them that sin rebuke before all , that others also may fear .
21 I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels that thou observe these things , without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality .
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man , neither be partaker of other men's sins : keep thyself pure .
23 Drink no longer water , but use a little wine , for thy stomachs sake and thine often infirmities .
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment : and some men they follow after .
25 Likewise the good works of some are manifest before hand , and they that are otherwise cannot be hid u.
CHAP. VI.
1 LEt as many servants as are under the yoke , count their own masters worthy of all honor : that the name of God, and his doctrine be not blasphemed .
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren : but rather do them service , because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit . These things teach and exhort .
3 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 ;
4 He is proud , knowing nothing , but doting about questions and strifes of words , whereof cometh envy , strife , railings , evil surmisings .
5 Perverse disputing of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth , supposing that gain is godliness : From such withdraw thyself .
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain .
7 For we brought nothing into this world with us, and it is certain we can carry nothing out .
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content .
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation, and a snare , and into many foolish and hurtful lusts , which drown men in destruction and perdition .
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil : which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith , and pierced themselves through with many sorrows .
11 But thou, O man of God , flee these things : and follow after righteousness , godliness , faith , love , patience , meekness .
12 Fight the good fight of faith , lay hold on eternal life , whereunto thou art also called , and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses .
13 I give thee charge in the sight of God who quickeneth all things and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession .
14 That thou keep this commandment w without spot, unrebukable x, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ y.
15 Which in his times he shall show , who is the blessed, and only Potentate , the King of kings, and Lord of lords .
16 Who only hath immortality , dwelling in the light , which no man can approach unto , whom no man hath seen , nor can see : to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen .
17 Charge them that are rich in this world , that they be not high minded , nor trust in uncertain riches , but in the living God , who giveth us richly all things to enjoy :
18 That they do good , that they be rich in good works , ready to distribute , willing to communicate .
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation for the time to come , that they may lay hold on eternal life .
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust , avoiding profane and vain babblings , and oppositions of science falsely so called .
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith . Grace be with thee . Amen.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul an Apostle of Jesus Christ , by the commandment of God our Savior, and the Lord Jesus Christ: which is our hope .
2 Unto Timothy my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord.
3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, `when I went into Macedonia g, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine h.
4 Neither give heed to fables , and endless genealogies, which minister questions rather then godly edifying , which is in faith : so do.
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart , and of a good conscience , and of faith unfeigned .
6 From which , some having swerved , have turned aside unto vain jangling .
7 Desiring to be teachers of the law , understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm .
8 But we know that the law is good , if it be used lawfully x.
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man , but for the lawless and disobedient , for the ungodly , and for sinners , for unholy and profane , for murderers of fathers, and murderers of mothers , for manslayers .
10 For whoremongers , for them that defile themselves with mankind , for men-stealers , for liars , for perjured persons , and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine m.
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.
13 Who was before a blasphemer , and a persecutor , and injurious , But I obtained mercy , because I did it ignorantly , in unbelief .
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant , with faith, and love which is in Christ Jesus .
15 This is a faithful saying , and worthy of all acceptation , that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners , of whom I am chief .
16 Howbeit, for this cause I obtained mercy , that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering , for a pattern to them who should hereafter believe on him f to life everlasting .
17 Now unto the King eternal , immortal , invisible , the only wise God , be honor and glory, forever and ever , Amen.
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy , according to the prophesies which went before on thee , that thou by them mightest war a good warfare .
19 Holding faith ; and a good conscience , which some having put away , concerning faith, have made shipwreck .
20 Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander ; whom I have delivered unto Satan , that they may learn not to blaspheme y.
CHAP. II.
1 I Exhort therefore, that first of all, supplications , prayers , intercessions , and giving of thanks be made for all men :
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty .
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior .
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth .
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus .
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher , and an apostle , (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not ) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity .
8 I will therefore that men pray everywhere , lifting up holy hands , without wrath , and doubting .
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel , with shamefastness and • obriety : not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array .
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works .
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection .
12 But I suffer not a woman to teach , nor to usurp authority over the man , but to be in silence.
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve .
14 And Adam was not deceived , but the woman being deceived, was in the transgression.
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved i in child-bearing , if they continue in faith and charity , and holiness with sobriety m.
CHAP. III.
1 THis is a true saying , If a man desireth the office of a bishop , he desireth a good work .
2 A bishop then must be blameless , the husband of one wife , vigilant , sober , of good behavior , given to hospitality , apt to teach .
3 Not given to wine , no striker , not greedy of filthy lucre , but patient , not a brauler , not covetous .
4 One that ruleth well his own house , having his children in subjection with all gravity .
5 For if a man know not how to rule his own house , how shall he take care of the church of God .
6 Not a novice , lest being lifted up with pride y, he fall into the condemnation of the devil .
7 Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without , lest he fall into reproach , and the snare of the devil .
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave , not double-tongued , not given to much wine , not greedy of filthy lucre .
9 Holding the mystery of the faith , in a pure conscience .
10 And let these also first be proved , then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless .
11 Even so must their wives be grave , not slanderers , sober , faithful in all things p.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children, and their own houses well .
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree , and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus .
14 These things I write unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly.
15 But if I tarry long , that thou mightest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God , the pillar and ground of the truth .
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness , God was manifest in the flesh , justified in the Spirit : seen of angels , preached unto the Gentiles ▪ believed on in the world , received up into glory .
CHAP. IV.
1 NOw the spirit speaketh expressly , that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits , and doctrines of devils .
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy , having their consciences seared with an hot iron .
3 Forbidding to marry , and commanding to abstain from meats , which God hath created, to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe, and know the truth h.
4 For every creature of God is good , and nothing to be refused , if it be received with thanksgiving .
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God , and prayer .
6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things , thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ , nourished up in the words of faith, and good doctrine whereunto thou hast attained .
7 But refuse profane and old wives fables: and exercise thyself rather unto godliness .
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little , but godliness is profitable unto all things , having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come .
9 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation .
10 For therefore we boeh labor, and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God c, who is the Savior of all men , specially of those that believe .
11 These things command and teach .
12 Let no man despise thy youth , but be thou an example of the believers in word , in conversation , in charity , in spirit , in faith , in purity .
13 Till I come give attendance to reading , to exhortation , to doctrine .
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee , which was given thee by prophecy , with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery .
15 Meditate on these things , give thyself wholly to them , that thy profiting may appear to all .
16 Take heed unto thyself , and unto thy doctrine : continue in them , for in doing this, thou shalt qoth safe thyself and others .
CHAP. V.
1 REbuke not an elder , but entreat him as a father , and the younger men as brethren .
2 The elder women as mothers , the younger as sisters with all purity .
3 Honor widows that are widows indeed .
4 But if any widow have children or nephews , let them learn first to show piety at home , and to requite their parents , for that is good, and acceptable before God .
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate , trusteth in God , and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day .
6 But she that liveth in pleasure, is dead while she liveth .
7 And these things give in charge , that they may be blameless .
8 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 .
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number, under threescore years old , having been the wife of one man y.
10 Well reported of for good works, if she hath brought up children , if she have lodged strangers , if she have washed the saints feet , if she have relieved the afflicted , if she have diligently followed every good work .
11 But the younger widows refuse , For when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ , they will marry h.
12 Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith .
13 And withal, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house , and not only idle, but tattlers also , and busy-bodies , speaking things which they ought not .
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry , bear children , guide the house , give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully .
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan .
16 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 .
17 Let the elders that rule well , be counted worthy of double honor , especially they that labor in the word and doctrine .
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn, and the laborer is worthy of his reward .
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses .
20 Them that sin rebuke before all , that others also may fear .
21 I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels that thou observe these things , without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality .
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man , neither be partaker of other men's sins : keep thyself pure .
23 Drink no longer water , but use a little wine , for thy stomachs sake and thine often infirmities .
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment : and some men they follow after .
25 Likewise the good works of some are manifest before hand , and they that are otherwise cannot be hid u.
CHAP. VI.
1 LEt as many servants as are under the yoke , count their own masters worthy of all honor : that the name of God, and his doctrine be not blasphemed .
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren : but rather do them service , because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit . These things teach and exhort .
3 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 ;
4 He is proud , knowing nothing , but doting about questions and strifes of words , whereof cometh envy , strife , railings , evil surmisings .
5 Perverse disputing of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth , supposing that gain is godliness : From such withdraw thyself .
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain .
7 For we brought nothing into this world with us, and it is certain we can carry nothing out .
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content .
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation, and a snare , and into many foolish and hurtful lusts , which drown men in destruction and perdition .
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil : which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith , and pierced themselves through with many sorrows .
11 But thou, O man of God , flee these things : and follow after righteousness , godliness , faith , love , patience , meekness .
12 Fight the good fight of faith , lay hold on eternal life , whereunto thou art also called , and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses .
13 I give thee charge in the sight of God who quickeneth all things and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession .
14 That thou keep this commandment w without spot, unrebukable x, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ y.
15 Which in his times he shall show , who is the blessed, and only Potentate , the King of kings, and Lord of lords .
16 Who only hath immortality , dwelling in the light , which no man can approach unto , whom no man hath seen , nor can see : to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen .
17 Charge them that are rich in this world , that they be not high minded , nor trust in uncertain riches , but in the living God , who giveth us richly all things to enjoy :
18 That they do good , that they be rich in good works , ready to distribute , willing to communicate .
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation for the time to come , that they may lay hold on eternal life .
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust , avoiding profane and vain babblings , and oppositions of science falsely so called .
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith . Grace be with thee . Amen.
II TIMOTHY.
THis Second Epistle to Timothy was most certainly Wrote from Rome, when Paul was a Prisoner there, 2 Timothy 1.8. and as most judge a very little while before his Death, (for he tells us, Chapter 4.7, 8. that he was ready to be offered, he had finished his course, the time of his departure was at hand. ) He is said to have died Anno Christi 618. and in the Five and Thirtieth after his Conversion, so this Epistle was wrote about Sixteen years after the writing of the former. The scope of it is much the same as the former. To Exhort and encourage him to faithfulness in his ministry, to keep steadfast in the Faith, to be diligent in his work. To avoid all strifes of words, perverse disputings, &c. He also in it admonisheth him, that the latter times were like to be yet more dangerou • , and therefore adviseth him to prepare for hardship, and Persecutions, propounding his own example to him, both as to Doctrine, and as to Suffering.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God , according to the promise of life , which is in Christ Jesus .
2 To Timothy my dearly beloved Son , Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord e.
3 I thank God whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience , that without ceasing, I have remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day .
4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears , that I may be filled with joy .
5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee , which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that in thee also .
6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance , that thou stir up the gift of God , which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands .
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear , but of power , and of love , and of a sound mind .
8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord , nor of me his prisoner , but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel x, according to the power of God .
9 Who hath saved us , and called us with an holy calling , not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace , which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began e.
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ f, who hath abolished death , and hath brought life, and immortality to light through the Gospel .
11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher , and an Apostle , and a teacher of the Gentiles l.
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things , nevertheless I am not ashamed ; for I know whom I have believed , and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day .
13 Hold fast the form of sound words which thou hast heard of me in faith , and love, which is in Christ Jesus .
14 That good thing which was committed to thee , keep by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us .
15 This thou knowest that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me , of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes .
16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus , for he oft refreshed me , and was not ashamed of my chain .
17 But when he was in Rome r, he sought me out very diligently, and found me .
18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day : And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
CHAP. II.
1 THou therefore my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus .
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me amongst many witnesses , the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also .
3 Thou therefore endure hardness , as a good soldier of Jesus Christ .
4 No man that warreth, entangleth himself with the affairs of this life , that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier .
5 And if a man also strive for masteries , yet is he not crowned , except he strive lawfully .
6 The husbandman that laboreth must be first partaker of the fruits .
7 Consider what I say , and the Lord give thee understanding in all things .
8 Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel .
9 Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds , but the word of God is not bound .
10 Therefore I endure all things , for the elects sake , that they was also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory w.
11 It is a faithful saying , For if we be dead with • imy, we shall also live with him .
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him , If we deny him, he will also deny us .
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful , he cannot deny himself .
14 Of these things put them in remembrance , charging them before the Lord , that they strive not about words to no profit , but to the subverting of the hearers .
15 Study to show thyself approved unto God , a workman that needeth not be ashamed , rightly dividing the word of truth .
16 But shun profane, and vain babblings , for they will increase unto more ungodliness .
17 And their word will eat as doth a canker , of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus .
18 Who concerning the truth have erred , saying that the resurrection is past already , and overthrow the faith of some s.
19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal; The Lord knoweth them that are his , and, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity .
20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold, and of silver, but also of wood, and of earth , and some to honor, and some to dishonor .
21 If a man▪ therefore purge himself from these , he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the masters use , and prepared unto every good work .
22 Flee also youthful lusts : but follow righteousness , faith , charity , peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart .
23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes .
24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive ; but be gentle unto all men , apt to teach, patient .
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves ; if God peradventure will give them repentance, to the acknowledging of the truth .
26 And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil , who are taken captive by him at his will .
CHAP. III.
1 THis know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come .
2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves , covetous , boasters , proud , blasphemers disobedient to parents , unthankful , unholy .
3 Without natural affection , truce-breakers , false accusers , incontinent , fierce , despisers of those that are good .
4 Traitors , heady , high-minded , lovers of pleasures more then lovers of God .
5 Having a form of godliness , but denying the power thereof : From such also turn away y.
6 For of this sort are those which creep into houses , and lead captive silly women laden with sins , led away with divers lusts .
7 Ever learning , and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth .
8 Now as Jannes, and Jambres, withstood Moses , so do these also resist the truth : men of corrupt minds , reprobate concerning the faith .
9 But they shall proceed no further , for their folly shall be made manifest all men , as theirs also was .
10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine , manner of life , purpose , faith , longsuffering , charity , patience .
11 Persecutions , afflictions which came to me at Antioch , at Iconium , at Lystra , what persecutions I endured , but out of them all the Lord delivered me .
12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution .
13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse , deceiving and being deceived .
14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned , and hast been assured of , knowing of whom thou hast learned them .
15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures , which are able to make thee wise unto Salvation , through faith which is in Christ Jesus .
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God , and is profitable for doctrine , for reproof , for correction , for instruction in righteousness o.
17 That the man of God may be perfect , thoroughly furnished unto all good works .
CHAP. IV.
1 I Charge thee therefore before God , and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing , and his kingdom .
2 Preach the word , be instant in season, and out of season , reprove , rebuke , exhort , with all long suffering , and doctrine .
3 For the time will come , when they will not endure sound doctrine , but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers , having itching ears .
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth , and shall be turned unto fables .
5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions , do the work of an evangelist , make full proof of thy ministry .
6 For I am now ready to be offered , and the time of my departure is at hand .
7 I have fought the good fight , I have finished my course , I have kept the faith.
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness , which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day , and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing .
9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me .
10 For Demas hath forsaken me , having loved this present world , and is departed unto Thessalonica , Crescens to Galatia , Titus unto Dalmatia .
11 Only Luke is with me , Take Mark and bring him with thee , for he is profitable to me for the ministry .
12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus .
13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus , when thou comest, bring with thee x, and the books, but especially the parchments .
14 Alexander the copper-smith did me much evil : the Lord reward him according to his works .
15 Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.
16 At my first answer no man stood with me , but all men forsook me : I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge .
17 Notwithstanding, the Lord stood with me , and strengthened me , that by me the preaching might be fully known , and that all the Gentiles might hear , and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lyon .
18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work , and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom , to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen .
19 Salute Prisca and Aquila , and the household of Onesiphorus .
20 Erastus abode at Corinth : but Trophimus have I left at Miletus sick .
21 Do thy diligence to come before winter , Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren .
22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit , Grace be with you . Amen.
CHAP. I.
1 PAul an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God , according to the promise of life , which is in Christ Jesus .
2 To Timothy my dearly beloved Son , Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord e.
3 I thank God whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience , that without ceasing, I have remembrance of thee in my prayers, night and day .
4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears , that I may be filled with joy .
5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee , which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that in thee also .
6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance , that thou stir up the gift of God , which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands .
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear , but of power , and of love , and of a sound mind .
8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord , nor of me his prisoner , but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel x, according to the power of God .
9 Who hath saved us , and called us with an holy calling , not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace , which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began e.
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ f, who hath abolished death , and hath brought life, and immortality to light through the Gospel .
11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher , and an Apostle , and a teacher of the Gentiles l.
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things , nevertheless I am not ashamed ; for I know whom I have believed , and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day .
13 Hold fast the form of sound words which thou hast heard of me in faith , and love, which is in Christ Jesus .
14 That good thing which was committed to thee , keep by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us .
15 This thou knowest that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me , of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes .
16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus , for he oft refreshed me , and was not ashamed of my chain .
17 But when he was in Rome r, he sought me out very diligently, and found me .
18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day : And in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.