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THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO
TIMOTHY.
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CHAPTER 1.
AUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour,
and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;
"Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and
stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil (Heb., 6:19)."
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, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no
other doctrine,
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which
minister questions, rather than 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:
"Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth
another hath fulfilled the law.
"Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the
fulfilling of the law (Rom., 13:8, 10)."
"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God
(Matt., 5:8)."
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 a man use it lawfully;
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 menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if
there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no
power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of
God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou
then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt
have praise of the same:
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that
which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he
is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him
that doeth evil.
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also
for conscience sake.
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers,
attending continually upon this very thing.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is
due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom
honour (Rom., 13:1-7)."
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;
"Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the
letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit
giveth life (II. Cor., 3:6)."
13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and
injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in
unbelief.
"And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the
disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest (Acts, 9:1)."
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
And they parted his raiment, and cast lots (Luke, 23:34)."
14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith
and love which is in Christ Jesus.
"But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound (Rom., 5:20)."
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.
"But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and
not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to
repentance (Matt., 9:13)."
"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost
(Luke, 19:10)."
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16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first
Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to
them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
"But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was
bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly
than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me
(I. Cor., 15:10)."
"Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is
behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake,
which is the church (Col., 1:24)."
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only
wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
"The Lord is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished
out of his land (Ps., 10:16)."
"Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion
endureth throughout all generations (Ps., 145:13)."
"No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in
the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him (Jno., 1:18)."
"To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever.
Amen (Rom., 16:27)."
18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to
the prophecies 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.
"To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh,
that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus
(I. Cor., 5:5)."
"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.
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a
brother (II. Thess., 3:14, 15)."
CHAPTER 2.
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.
"And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried
away captives, and pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof
shall ye have peace (Jer., 29:7)."
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no
power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God
(Rom., 13:1)."
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our
Saviour;
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the
knowledge of the truth.
"Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord
God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live
(Ezek., 18:23)?"
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto
me (Jno., 12:32)."
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men,
the man Christ Jesus;
"Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the
Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also (Rom., 3:29)."
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man
cometh unto the Father, but by me (Jno., 14:6)."
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due
time.
"Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to
minister, and to give his life a ransom for many (Matt., 20:28)."
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 every where, lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and doubting.
"For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my
name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place
incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for
my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of
hosts (Mal., 1:11)."
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest
apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair,
or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good
works.
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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.
"Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted
unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under
obedience, as also saith the law (I. Cor., 14:34)."
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was
in the transgression.
"And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and
that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to
make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and
gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat (Gen., 3:6)."
"But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his
subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is
in Christ (II. Cor., 11:3)."
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they
continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
CHAPTER 3.
HIS is a true saying, If a man desire 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 behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to
teach;
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;
but patient, not a brawler, 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 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.
"For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order
the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had
appointed thee:
If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children
not accused of riot or unruly.
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled,
not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy
lucre;
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy,
temperate;
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be
able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers
(Titus, 1:5-9)."
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued,
not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
"Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto
them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of
God, and serve tables.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report,
full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this
business (Acts, 6:2, 3)."
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
"Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away
concerning faith have made shipwreck (I. Tim., 1:19)."
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.
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 write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee
shortly:
15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest 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.
"Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but
fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy
temple in the Lord:
In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through
the Spirit (Eph., 2:19-22)."
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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.
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his
glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace
and truth (Jno., 1:14)."
"And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water:
and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God
descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I
am well pleased (Matt., 3:16, 17)."
"For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth
not the Spirit by measure unto him (Jno., 3:34)."
"And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord
descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the
door, and sat upon it.
His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead
men.
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know
that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where
the Lord lay (Matt., 28:2-6)."
CHAPTER 4.
OW the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall
depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines
of devils;
"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 (II. Thess., 2:3)."
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared
with a hot iron;
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but
inwardly they are ravening wolves (Matt., 7:15)."
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.
"Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him
which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him
(Rom., 14:3)."
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and
peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God,
and approved of men (Rom., 14:17, 18)."
"Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the
green herb have I given you all things (Gen., 9:3)."
"He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he
that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks
(Rom., 14:6)."
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be
refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
"I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is
nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be
unclean, to him it is unclean (Rom., 14:14)."
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 of 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 both labour and suffer reproach, because we
trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially
of those that believe.
"For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that
the world through him might be saved (Jno., 3:17)."
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.
"Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ
might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should
hereafter believe on him to life everlasting (I. Tim., 1:16)."
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.
"This charge I commit unto thee, son
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Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that
thou by them mightest war a good warfare (I. Tim., 1:18)."
"Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day,
witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those
which the prophets and Moses did say should come:
That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that
should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and
to the Gentiles (Acts, 26:22, 23)."
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them;
that thy profiting may appear to all.
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth
he meditate day and night (Ps., 1:2)."
16 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 I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest
that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a
castaway (I. Cor., 9:27)."
CHAPTER 5.
EBUKE not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the
younger men as brethren;
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all
purity.
3 Honour widows that are widows indeed.
4 But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn
first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for
that is good and acceptable before God.
"For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that
curseth father or mother, let him die the death (Matt., 15:4)."
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in
God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.
"And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which
departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and
prayers night and day (Luke, 2:37)."
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.
"Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring
the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked,
that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own
flesh (Isa., 58:7)?"
9 Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore
years old, having been the wife of one man,
10 Well reported of for good works; if she have 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.
"And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not
away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and
rest yourselves under the tree (Gen., 18:3, 4)."
"He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel,
and girded himself.
After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the
disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he
was girded.
Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost
thou wash my feet?
Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but
thou shalt know hereafter.
Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered
him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me.
Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my
hands and my head.
Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash
his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not
all.
For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all
clean.
So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was
set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you?
Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also
ought to wash one another's feet.
For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to
you.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his
lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them (Jno., 13:4-17)."
11 But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to
wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;
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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
busybodies, 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
honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
"He that ruleth, with diligence (Rom., 12:8)."
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that
treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his
reward.
"For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth
of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen?
Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no
doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in
hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his
hope.
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing
if we shall reap your carnal things (I. Cor., 9:9-11)?"
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.
"For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds
(II. Jno., 11)."
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy
stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to
judgment; and some men they follow after.
"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these;
Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife,
seditions, heresies,
Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which
I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that
they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God
(Gal., 5:19-21)."
25 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest
beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
CHAPTER 6.
ET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters
worthy of all honour, 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,
"And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet
as he ought to know (I. Cor., 8:2)."
"Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister
questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do
(I. Tim., 1:4)."
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of
the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw
thyself.
"But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither
the churches of God (I. Cor., 11:16)."
"And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make
merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not,
and their damnation slumbereth not (II. Pet., 2:3)."
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6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
"A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of
many wicked (Ps., 37:16)."
"Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure
and trouble therewith (Prov., 15:16)."
"Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues
without right (Prov., 16:8)."
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain
we can carry nothing out.
"And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I
return thither (Job, 1:21)."
"For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not
descend after him (Ps., 49:17)."
"For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure
to every generation (Prov., 27:24)?"
"As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as
he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away
in his hand (Ecc., 5:15)."
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
"Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment
(Matt., 6:25)?"
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.
"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and
love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other.
Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Matt., 6:24)."
"And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly
shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth
again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that
trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a
rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who
then can be saved (Mark, 10:23-26)?"
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.
"Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither
take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert
the words of the righteous (Deut., 16:19)."
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.
"Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth
the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.
Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an
incorruptible.
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that
beateth the air (I. Cor., 9:24-26)."
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;
"And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him,
saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou
sayest (Matt., 27:11)."
"Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered,
Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this
cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.
Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice (Jno., 18:37)."
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot,
unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
"Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good
work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere
and without offence till the day of Christ (Phil., 1:6, 10)."
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and
only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
"And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written,
KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS (Rev., 19:16)."
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 honour and power everlasting. Amen.
"Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God,
be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen (I. Tim., 1:17)."
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"Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he
hath seen the Father (Jno., 6:46)."
"Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all
ages, world without end. Amen (Eph., 3:21)."
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not
highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God,
who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
"Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but
trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself
in his wickedness (Ps., 52:7)."
"Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches
certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward
heaven (Prov., 23:5)."
"Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good,
and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts
with food and gladness (Acts, 14:17)."
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to
distribute, willing to communicate;
"So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich
toward God (Luke, 12:21)."
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against
the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor
rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also
(Matt., 6:20, 21)."
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.
¶ The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the
chiefest city of Phrygia
Pacatiana.
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