# Bible

btext:
Which<WG3748> is<WG2076> his<WG846> body<WG4983>, the fulness<WG4138> of him that filleth<WG4137> all<WG3956> in<WG1722> all<WG3956>.


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And<WG2532> you<WG5209> hath he quickened, who were<WG5607> dead<WG3498> in trespasses<WG3900> and<WG2532> sins<WG266>;


btext:
Wherein<WG1722><WG3739> in time past<WG4218> ye walked<WG4043> according to<WG2596> the course<WG165> of this<WG5127> world<WG2889>, according to<WG2596> the prince<WG758> of the power<WG1849> of the air<WG109>, the spirit<WG4151> that now<WG3568> worketh<WG1754> in<WG1722> the children<WG5207> of disobedience<WG543>:


btext:
Among<WG1722> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> we<WG2249> all<WG3956> had our conversation<WG390> in times past<WG4218> in<WG1722> the lusts<WG1939> of our<WG2257> flesh<WG4561>, fulfilling<WG4160> the desires<WG2307> of the flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> of the mind<WG1271>; and<WG2532> were<WG2258> by nature<WG5449> the children<WG5043> of wrath<WG3709>, even<WG2532> as<WG5613> others<WG3062>. / desires: Gr. wills


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But<WG1161> God<WG2316>, who is<WG5607> rich<WG4145> in<WG1722> mercy<WG1656>, for<WG1223> his<WG846> great<WG4183> love<WG26> wherewith<WG3739> he loved<WG25> us<WG2248>,


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Even<WG2532> when we<WG2248> were<WG5607> dead<WG3498> in sins<WG3900>, hath quickened us together with<WG4806> Christ<WG5547>, (by grace<WG5485> ye are<WG2075> saved<WG4982>;) / by…: or, by whose grace


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And<WG2532> hath raised us up together<WG4891>, and<WG2532> made us sit together<WG4776> in<WG1722> heavenly<WG2032> places in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>:


btext:
That<WG2443> in<WG1722> the ages<WG165> to come<WG1904> he might shew<WG1731> the exceeding<WG5235> riches<WG4149> of his<WG846> grace<WG5485> in<WG1722> his kindness<WG5544> toward<WG1909> us<WG2248> through<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
For<WG1063> by grace<WG5485> are ye<WG2075> saved<WG4982> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102>; and<WG2532> that<WG5124> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> yourselves<WG5216>: it is the gift<WG1435> of God<WG2316>:


btext:
For<WG1063> we are<WG2070> his<WG846> workmanship<WG4161>, created<WG2936> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> unto<WG1909> good<WG18> works<WG2041>, which<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath before ordained<WG4282> that<WG2443> we should walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> them<WG846>. / ordained: or, prepared


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Wherefore<WG1352> remember<WG3421>, that<WG3754> ye<WG5210> being in time past<WG4218> Gentiles<WG1484> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, who<WG3588> are called<WG3004> Uncircumcision<WG203> by<WG5259> that which<WG3588> is called<WG3004> the Circumcision<WG4061> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> made by hands<WG5499>;


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That<WG3754> at<WG1722> that<WG1565> time<WG2540> ye were<WG2258> without<WG5565> Christ<WG5547>, being aliens<WG526> from the commonwealth<WG4174> of Israel<WG2474>, and<WG2532> strangers<WG3581> from the covenants<WG1242> of promise<WG1860>, having<WG2192> no<WG3361> hope<WG1680>, and<WG2532> without God<WG112> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>:


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But<WG1161> now<WG3570> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> ye<WG5210> who<WG3588> sometimes<WG4218> were<WG5607> far off<WG3112> are made<WG1096> nigh<WG1451> by<WG1722> the blood<WG129> of Christ<WG5547>.


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For<WG1063> he<WG846> is<WG2076> our<WG2257> peace<WG1515>, who<WG3588> hath made<WG4160> both<WG297> one<WG1520>, and<WG2532> hath broken down<WG3089> the middle wall<WG3320> of partition<WG5418> between us;


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Having abolished<WG2673> in<WG1722> his<WG846> flesh<WG4561> the enmity<WG2189>, even the law<WG3551> of commandments<WG1785> contained in<WG1722> ordinances<WG1378>; for to<WG2443> make<WG2936> in<WG1722> himself<WG1438> of twain<WG1417> one<WG1519><WG1520> new<WG2537> man<WG444>, so making<WG4160> peace<WG1515>;


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And<WG2532> that he might reconcile<WG604> both<WG297> unto God<WG2316> in<WG1722> one<WG1520> body<WG4983> by<WG1223> the cross<WG4716>, having slain<WG615> the enmity<WG2189> thereby<WG1722><WG846>: / thereby: or, in himself


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And<WG2532> came<WG2064> and preached<WG2097> peace<WG1515> to you<WG5213> which<WG3588> were afar off<WG3112>, and<WG2532> to them that were nigh<WG1451>.


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For<WG3754> through<WG1223> him<WG846> we<WG2192> both<WG297> have<WG2192> access<WG4318> by<WG1722> one<WG1520> Spirit<WG4151> unto<WG4314> the Father<WG3962>.


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Now<WG3767> therefore<WG686> ye are<WG2075> no more<WG3765> strangers<WG3581> and<WG2532> foreigners<WG3941>, but<WG235> fellowcitizens<WG4847> with the saints<WG40>, and<WG2532> of the household<WG3609> of God<WG2316>;


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And are built<WG2026> upon<WG1909> the foundation<WG2310> of the apostles<WG652> and<WG2532> prophets<WG4396>, Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> himself<WG846> being<WG5607> the chief corner<WG204> stone;


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In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> all<WG3956> the building<WG3619> fitly framed together<WG4883> groweth<WG837> unto<WG1519> an holy<WG40> temple<WG3485> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>:


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In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> are builded together<WG4925> for<WG1519> an habitation<WG2732> of God<WG2316> through<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>.


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For this<WG5127> cause<WG5484> I<WG1473> Paul<WG3972>, the prisoner<WG1198> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> for<WG5228> you<WG5216> Gentiles<WG1484>,


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If<WG1489> ye have heard<WG191> of the dispensation<WG3622> of the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> is given<WG1325> me<WG3427> to<WG1519> you-ward<WG5209>:


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How that<WG3754> by<WG2596> revelation<WG602> he made known<WG1107> unto me<WG3427> the mystery<WG3466>; (as<WG2531> I wrote afore<WG4270> in<WG1722> few words<WG3641>, / afore…: or, a little before


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Whereby<WG4314><WG3739>, when ye read<WG314>, ye may<WG1410> understand<WG3539> my<WG3450> knowledge<WG4907> in<WG1722> the mystery<WG3466> of Christ<WG5547>)


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Which<WG3739> in<WG1722> other<WG2087> ages<WG1074> was<WG1107> not<WG3756> made known<WG1107> unto the sons<WG5207> of men<WG444>, as<WG5613> it is<WG601> now<WG3568> revealed<WG601> unto his<WG846> holy<WG40> apostles<WG652> and<WG2532> prophets<WG4396> by<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>;


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That the Gentiles<WG1484> should be<WG1511> fellowheirs<WG4789>, and<WG2532> of the same body<WG4954>, and<WG2532> partakers<WG4830> of his<WG846> promise<WG1860> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> by<WG1223> the gospel<WG2098>:


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Whereof<WG3739> I was made<WG1096> a minister<WG1249>, according<WG2596> to the gift<WG1431> of the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> given<WG1325> unto me<WG3427> by<WG2596> the effectual working<WG1753> of his<WG846> power<WG1411>.


btext:
Unto me<WG1698>, who am less than the least<WG1647> of all<WG3956> saints<WG40>, is<WG1325> this<WG3778> grace<WG5485> given<WG1325>, that I should preach<WG2097> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484> the unsearchable<WG421> riches<WG4149> of Christ<WG5547>;


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And<WG2532> to make<WG5461> all<WG3956> men see<WG5461> what<WG5101> is the fellowship<WG2842> of the mystery<WG3466>, which<WG3588> from<WG575> the beginning of the world<WG165> hath been hid<WG613> in<WG1722> God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> created<WG2936> all things<WG3956> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


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To the intent that<WG2443> now<WG3568> unto the principalities<WG746> and<WG2532> powers<WG1849> in<WG1722> heavenly<WG2032> places might be known<WG1107> by<WG1223> the church<WG1577> the manifold<WG4182> wisdom<WG4678> of God<WG2316>,


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According to<WG2596> the eternal<WG165> purpose<WG4286> which<WG3739> he purposed<WG4160> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>:


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> we have<WG2192> boldness<WG3954> and<WG2532> access<WG4318> with<WG1722> confidence<WG4006> by<WG1223> the faith<WG4102> of him<WG846>.


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Wherefore<WG1352> I desire<WG154> that ye faint<WG1573> not<WG3361> at<WG1722> my<WG3450> tribulations<WG2347> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>, which<WG3748> is<WG2076> your<WG5216> glory<WG1391>.


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For this<WG5127> cause<WG5484> I bow<WG2578> my<WG3450> knees<WG1119> unto<WG4314> the Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>,


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Of<WG1537> whom<WG3739> the whole<WG3956> family<WG3965> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> and<WG2532> earth<WG1909><WG1093> is named<WG3687>,


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That<WG2443> he would grant<WG1325> you<WG5213>, according to<WG2596> the riches<WG4149> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391>, to be strengthened<WG2901> with might<WG1411> by<WG1223> his<WG846> Spirit<WG4151> in<WG1519> the inner<WG2080> man<WG444>;


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That Christ<WG5547> may dwell<WG2730> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588> by<WG1223> faith<WG4102>; that<WG2443> ye, being rooted<WG4492> and<WG2532> grounded<WG2311> in<WG1722> love<WG26>,


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May be able<WG1840> to comprehend<WG2638> with<WG4862> all<WG3956> saints<WG40> what<WG5101> is the breadth<WG4114>, and<WG2532> length<WG3372>, and<WG2532> depth<WG899>, and<WG2532> height<WG5311>;


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And<WG5037> to know<WG1097> the love<WG26> of Christ<WG5547>, which passeth<WG5235> knowledge<WG1108>, that<WG2443> ye might be filled<WG4137> with<WG1519> all<WG3956> the fulness<WG4138> of God<WG2316>.


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Now<WG1161> unto him that is able<WG1410> to do<WG4160> exceeding<WG5228> abundantly<WG1537><WG4053> above<WG5228> all<WG3956> that<WG3739> we ask<WG154> or<WG2228> think<WG3539>, according to<WG2596> the power<WG1411> that worketh<WG1754> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>,


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Unto him<WG846> be glory<WG1391> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577> by<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> throughout<WG1519> all<WG3956> ages<WG1074>, world<WG165> without end<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


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I<WG1473> therefore<WG3767>, the prisoner<WG1198> of<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209> that ye walk<WG4043> worthy<WG516> of the vocation<WG2821> wherewith<WG3739> ye are called<WG2564>, / of the Lord: or, in the Lord


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With<WG3326> all<WG3956> lowliness<WG5012> and<WG2532> meekness<WG4236>, with<WG3326> longsuffering<WG3115>, forbearing<WG430> one another<WG240> in<WG1722> love<WG26>;


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Endeavouring<WG4704> to keep<WG5083> the unity<WG1775> of the Spirit<WG4151> in<WG1722> the bond<WG4886> of peace<WG1515>.


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There is one<WG1520> body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> one<WG1520> Spirit<WG4151>, even as<WG2531><WG2532> ye are called<WG2564> in<WG1722> one<WG3391> hope<WG1680> of your<WG5216> calling<WG2821>;


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One<WG1520> God<WG2316> and<WG2532> Father<WG3962> of all<WG3956>, who<WG3588> is above<WG1909> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> through<WG1223> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> all<WG3956>.


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But<WG1161> unto every<WG1538> one<WG1520> of us<WG2257> is given<WG1325> grace<WG5485> according to<WG2596> the measure<WG3358> of the gift<WG1431> of Christ<WG5547>.


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Wherefore<WG1352> he saith<WG3004>, When he ascended<WG305> up<WG1519> on high<WG5311>, he led captivity<WG162> captive<WG161>, and<WG2532> gave<WG1325> gifts<WG1390> unto men<WG444>. / captivity…: or, a multitude of captives


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(Now<WG1161> that he ascended<WG305>, what<WG5101> is it<WG2076> but<WG1508> that<WG3754> he<WG2597> also<WG2532> descended<WG2597> first<WG4412> into<WG1519> the lower<WG2737> parts<WG3313> of the earth<WG1093>?


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He<WG846> that descended<WG2597> is<WG2076> the same also<WG2532> that ascended up<WG305> far above<WG5231> all<WG3956> heavens<WG3772>, that<WG2443> he might fill<WG4137> all things<WG3956>.) / fill: or, fulfil


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And<WG2532> he<WG846> gave<WG1325> some<WG3303>, apostles<WG652>; and<WG1161> some, prophets<WG4396>; and<WG1161> some, evangelists<WG2099>; and<WG1161> some, pastors<WG4166> and<WG2532> teachers<WG1320>;


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For<WG4314> the perfecting<WG2677> of the saints<WG40>, for<WG1519> the work<WG2041> of the ministry<WG1248>, for<WG1519> the edifying<WG3619> of the body<WG4983> of Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Till<WG3360> we all<WG3956> come<WG2658> in<WG1519> the unity<WG1775> of the faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> of the knowledge<WG1922> of the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, unto<WG1519> a perfect<WG5046> man<WG435>, unto<WG1519> the measure<WG3358> of the stature<WG2244> of the fulness<WG4138> of Christ<WG5547>: / in: or, into / stature: or, age


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That<WG2443> we henceforth be<WG5600> no more<WG3371> children<WG3516>, tossed to and fro<WG2831>, and<WG2532> carried about with<WG4064> every<WG3956> wind<WG417> of doctrine<WG1319>, by<WG1722> the sleight<WG2940> of men<WG444>, and cunning craftiness<WG1722><WG3834>, whereby<WG4314> they lie in wait<WG3180> to deceive<WG4106>;


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But<WG1161> speaking the truth<WG226> in<WG1722> love<WG26>, may grow up<WG837> into<WG1519> him<WG846> in all things<WG3956>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> the head<WG2776>, even Christ<WG5547>: / speaking…: or, being sincere


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From<WG1537> whom<WG3739> the whole<WG3956> body<WG4983> fitly joined together<WG4883> and<WG2532> compacted<WG4822> by<WG1223> that which every<WG3956> joint<WG860> supplieth<WG2024>, according<WG2596> to the effectual working<WG1753> in<WG1722> the measure<WG3358> of every<WG1538> part<WG1520><WG3313>, maketh<WG4160> increase<WG838> of the body<WG4983> unto<WG1519> the edifying<WG3619> of itself<WG1438> in<WG1722> love<WG26>.


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This<WG5124> I say<WG3004> therefore<WG3767>, and<WG2532> testify<WG3143> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, that ye<WG5209> henceforth<WG3371> walk<WG4043> not<WG3371> as<WG2531><WG2532> other<WG3062> Gentiles<WG1484> walk<WG4043>, in<WG1722> the vanity<WG3153> of their<WG846> mind<WG3563>,


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Having the understanding<WG1271> darkened<WG4654>, being<WG5607> alienated<WG526> from the life<WG2222> of God<WG2316> through<WG1223> the ignorance<WG52> that is<WG5607> in<WG1722> them<WG846>, because<WG1223> of the blindness<WG4457> of their<WG846> heart<WG2588>: / blindness: or, hardness


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Who<WG3748> being past feeling<WG524> have given<WG3860> themselves<WG1438> over<WG3860> unto lasciviousness<WG766>, to<WG1519> work<WG2039> all<WG3956> uncleanness<WG167> with<WG1722> greediness<WG4124>.


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If so be that<WG1489> ye have heard<WG191> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> have been taught<WG1321> by<WG1722> him<WG846>, as<WG2531> the truth<WG225> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424>:


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That ye<WG5209> put off<WG659> concerning<WG2596> the former<WG4387> conversation<WG391> the old<WG3820> man<WG444>, which<WG3588> is corrupt<WG5351> according<WG2596> to the deceitful<WG539> lusts<WG1939>;


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And<WG2532> that ye put on<WG1746> the new<WG2537> man<WG444>, which<WG3588> after<WG2596> God<WG2316> is created<WG2936> in<WG1722> righteousness<WG1343> and<WG2532> true<WG225> holiness<WG3742>. / true…: or, holiness of truth


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Wherefore<WG1352> putting away<WG659> lying<WG5579>, speak<WG2980> every man<WG1538> truth<WG225> with<WG3326> his<WG846> neighbour<WG4139>: for<WG3754> we are<WG2070> members<WG3196> one of another<WG240>.


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Be ye angry<WG3710>, and<WG2532> sin<WG264> not<WG3361>: let<WG1931> not<WG3361> the sun<WG2246> go down<WG1931> upon<WG1909> your<WG5216> wrath<WG3950>:


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Let<WG2813> him that stole<WG2813> steal<WG2813> no more<WG3371>: but<WG1161> rather<WG3123> let him labour<WG2872>, working<WG2038> with his hands<WG5495> the thing which is good<WG18>, that<WG2443> he may have<WG2192> to give<WG3330> to him that needeth<WG5532><WG2192>. / to give: or, to distribute


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Let<WG4550> no<WG3361><WG3956> corrupt<WG4550> communication<WG3056> proceed<WG1607> out of<WG1537> your<WG5216> mouth<WG4750>, but<WG235> that which<WG1536> is good<WG18> to<WG4314> the use<WG5532> of edifying<WG3619>, that<WG2443> it may minister<WG1325> grace<WG5485> unto the hearers<WG191>. / to…: or, to edify profitably


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And<WG2532> grieve<WG3076> not<WG3361> the holy<WG40> Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>, whereby<WG1722><WG3739> ye are sealed<WG4972> unto<WG1519> the day<WG2250> of redemption<WG629>.


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Let<WG142> all<WG3956> bitterness<WG4088>, and<WG2532> wrath<WG2372>, and<WG2532> anger<WG3709>, and<WG2532> clamour<WG2906>, and<WG2532> evil speaking<WG988>, be put away<WG142> from<WG575> you<WG5216>, with<WG4862> all<WG3956> malice<WG2549>:


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And<WG1161> be<WG1096> ye kind<WG5543> one to another<WG1519><WG240>, tenderhearted<WG2155>, forgiving<WG5483> one another<WG1438>, even as<WG2531><WG2532> God<WG2316> for<WG1722> Christ's<WG5547> sake<WG1722> hath forgiven<WG5483> you<WG5213>.


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Be<WG1096> ye<WG3402> therefore<WG3767> followers<WG3402> of God<WG2316>, as<WG5613> dear<WG27> children<WG5043>;


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And<WG2532> walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> love<WG26>, as<WG2531> Christ<WG5547> also<WG2532> hath loved<WG25> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> hath given<WG3860> himself<WG1438> for<WG5228> us<WG2257> an offering<WG4376> and<WG2532> a sacrifice<WG2378> to God<WG2316> for<WG1519> a sweetsmelling<WG2175> savour<WG3744>.


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But<WG2532> fornication<WG4202>, and<WG1161> all<WG3956> uncleanness<WG167>, or<WG2228> covetousness<WG4124>, let it<WG3687> not be once<WG3366> named<WG3687> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, as<WG2531> becometh<WG4241> saints<WG40>;


btext:
Neither<WG2532> filthiness<WG151>, nor<WG2532> foolish talking<WG3473>, nor<WG2228> jesting<WG2160>, which<WG3588> are<WG433> not<WG3756> convenient<WG433>: but<WG235> rather<WG3123> giving of thanks<WG2169>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> ye know<WG2075><WG1097>, that<WG3754> no<WG3756><WG3956> whoremonger<WG4205>, nor<WG2228> unclean person<WG169>, nor<WG2228> covetous man<WG4123>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> an idolater<WG1496>, hath<WG2192> any inheritance<WG2817> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> of Christ<WG5547> and<WG2532> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Let<WG538> no man<WG3367> deceive<WG538> you<WG5209> with vain<WG2756> words<WG3056>: for<WG1063> because<WG1223> of these things<WG5023> cometh<WG2064> the wrath<WG3709> of God<WG2316> upon<WG1909> the children<WG5207> of disobedience<WG543>. / disobedience: or, unbelief


btext:
For<WG1063> ye were<WG2258> sometimes<WG4218> darkness<WG4655>, but<WG1161> now<WG3568> are ye light<WG5457> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>: walk<WG4043> as<WG5613> children<WG5043> of light<WG5457>:


btext:
(For<WG1063> the fruit<WG2590> of the Spirit<WG4151> is in<WG1722> all<WG3956> goodness<WG19> and<WG2532> righteousness<WG1343> and<WG2532> truth<WG225>;)


btext:
And<WG2532> have<WG4790> no<WG3361> fellowship<WG4790> with the unfruitful<WG175> works<WG2041> of darkness<WG4655>, but<WG1161> rather<WG3123><WG2532> reprove<WG1651> them.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is<WG2076> a shame<WG149> even<WG2532> to speak<WG3004> of those things<WG2931> which are done<WG1096> of<WG5259> them<WG846> in secret<WG2931>.


btext:
But<WG1161> all things<WG3956> that are reproved<WG1651> are made manifest<WG5319> by<WG5259> the light<WG5457>: for<WG1063> whatsoever<WG3956> doth make manifest<WG5319> is<WG2076> light<WG5457>. / reproved: or, discovered


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> he saith<WG3004>, Awake thou<WG1453> that sleepest<WG2518>, and<WG2532> arise<WG450> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> Christ<WG5547> shall give<WG2017> thee<WG4671> light<WG2017>. / he: or, it


btext:
See<WG991> then<WG3767> that<WG4459> ye walk<WG4043> circumspectly<WG199>, not<WG3361> as<WG5613> fools<WG781>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> wise<WG4680>,


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124> be ye<WG1096> not<WG3361> unwise<WG878>, but<WG235> understanding<WG4920> what<WG5101> the will<WG2307> of the Lord<WG2962> is.


btext:
And<WG2532> be<WG3182> not<WG3361> drunk<WG3182> with wine<WG3631>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739> is<WG2076> excess<WG810>; but<WG235> be filled<WG4137> with<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>;


btext:
Speaking<WG2980> to yourselves<WG1438> in psalms<WG5568> and<WG2532> hymns<WG5215> and<WG2532> spiritual<WG4152> songs<WG5603>, singing<WG103> and<WG2532> making melody<WG5567> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> heart<WG2588> to the Lord<WG2962>;


btext:
Giving thanks<WG2168> always<WG3842> for<WG5228> all things<WG3956> unto God<WG2316> and<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>;


btext:
Wives<WG1135>, submit yourselves<WG5293> unto your own<WG2398> husbands<WG435>, as<WG5613> unto the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
For<WG3754> the husband<WG435> is<WG2076> the head<WG2776> of the wife<WG1135>, even<WG2532> as<WG5613> Christ<WG5547> is the head<WG2776> of the church<WG1577>: and<WG2532> he<WG846> is<WG2076> the saviour<WG4990> of the body<WG4983>.


btext:
Therefore<WG235> as<WG5618> the church<WG1577> is subject<WG5293> unto Christ<WG5547>, so<WG3779><WG2532> let the wives<WG1135> be to their own<WG2398> husbands<WG435> in<WG1722> every thing<WG3956>.


btext:
Husbands<WG435>, love<WG25> your<WG1438> wives<WG1135>, even as<WG2531> Christ<WG5547> also<WG2532> loved<WG25> the church<WG1577>, and<WG2532> gave<WG3860> himself<WG1438> for<WG5228> it<WG846>;


btext:
That<WG2443> he<WG846> might sanctify<WG37> and cleanse it<WG2511> with the washing<WG3067> of water<WG5204> by<WG1722> the word<WG4487>,


btext:
That<WG2443> he might present<WG3936> it<WG846> to himself<WG1438> a glorious<WG1741> church<WG1577>, not<WG3361> having<WG2192> spot<WG4696>, or<WG2228> wrinkle<WG4512>, or<WG2228> any<WG5100> such thing<WG5108>; but<WG235> that<WG2443> it should be<WG5600> holy<WG40> and<WG2532> without blemish<WG299>.


btext:
So<WG3779> ought<WG3784> men<WG435> to love<WG25> their<WG1438> wives<WG1135> as<WG5613> their own<WG1438> bodies<WG4983>. He that loveth<WG25> his<WG1438> wife<WG1135> loveth<WG25> himself<WG1438>.


btext:
For<WG1063> no man<WG3762> ever yet<WG4218> hated<WG3404> his own<WG1438> flesh<WG4561>; but<WG235> nourisheth<WG1625> and<WG2532> cherisheth<WG2282> it<WG846>, even as<WG2531><WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> the church<WG1577>:


btext:
For<WG3754> we are<WG2070> members<WG3196> of his<WG846> body<WG4983>, of<WG1537> his<WG846> flesh<WG4561>, and<WG2532> of<WG1537> his<WG846> bones<WG3747>.


btext:
For<WG473> this cause<WG5127> shall<WG2641> a man<WG444> leave<WG2641> his<WG846> father<WG3962> and<WG2532> mother<WG3384>, and<WG2532> shall be joined<WG4347> unto<WG4314> his<WG846> wife<WG1135>, and<WG2532> they two<WG1417> shall be<WG2071> one<WG1519><WG3391> flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
This<WG5124> is<WG2076> a great<WG3173> mystery<WG3466>: but<WG1161> I<WG1473> speak<WG3004> concerning<WG1519> Christ<WG5547> and<WG1519><WG2532> the church<WG1577>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG4133><WG2532> let<WG25> every one<WG1520><WG1538> of you<WG5210> in particular<WG2596> so<WG3779> love<WG25> his<WG1438> wife<WG1135> even as<WG5613> himself<WG1438>; and<WG1161> the wife<WG1135> see that<WG2443> she reverence<WG5399> her husband<WG435>.


btext:
Children<WG5043>, obey<WG5219> your<WG5216> parents<WG1118> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>: for<WG1063> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> right<WG1342>.


btext:
Honour<WG5091> thy<WG4675> father<WG3962> and<WG2532> mother<WG3384>; (which<WG3748> is<WG2076> the first<WG4413> commandment<WG1785> with<WG1722> promise<WG1860>;)


btext:
That<WG2443> it may be<WG1096> well<WG2095> with thee<WG4671>, and<WG2532> thou mayest<WG2071> live long<WG3118> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, ye fathers<WG3962>, provoke<WG3949> not<WG3361> your<WG5216> children<WG5043> to wrath<WG3949>: but<WG235> bring<WG1625> them<WG846> up<WG1625> in<WG1722> the nurture<WG3809> and<WG2532> admonition<WG3559> of the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Servants<WG1401>, be obedient<WG5219> to them that are your masters<WG2962> according to<WG2596> the flesh<WG4561>, with<WG3326> fear<WG5401> and<WG2532> trembling<WG5156>, in<WG1722> singleness<WG572> of your<WG5216> heart<WG2588>, as<WG5613> unto Christ<WG5547>;


btext:
Not<WG3361> with<WG2596> eyeservice<WG3787>, as<WG5613> menpleasers<WG441>; but<WG235> as<WG5613> the servants<WG1401> of Christ<WG5547>, doing<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> from<WG1537> the heart<WG5590>;


btext:
With<WG3326> good will<WG2133> doing service<WG1398>, as to the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> to men<WG444>:


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437><WG5100> good thing<WG18> any man<WG1538> doeth<WG4160>, the same<WG5124> shall he receive<WG2865> of<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962>, whether<WG1535> he be bond<WG1401> or<WG1535> free<WG1658>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, ye masters<WG2962>, do<WG4160> the same things<WG846> unto<WG4314> them<WG846>, forbearing<WG447> threatening<WG547>: knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> your<WG5216><WG846> Master<WG2962> also<WG2532> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>; neither<WG2532><WG3756> is there<WG2076> respect of persons<WG4382> with<WG3844> him<WG846>. / forbearing: or, moderating / your…: some read, both your and their Master


btext:
Finally<WG3063>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, be strong<WG1743> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the power<WG2904> of his<WG846> might<WG2479>.


btext:
Put on<WG1746> the whole armour<WG3833> of God<WG2316>, that<WG4314> ye<WG5209> may be able<WG1410> to stand<WG2476> against<WG4314> the wiles<WG3180> of the devil<WG1228>.


btext:
For<WG3754> we<WG2254> wrestle<WG3823> not<WG3756> against<WG2076><WG4314> flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> blood<WG129>, but<WG235> against<WG4314> principalities<WG746>, against<WG4314> powers<WG1849>, against<WG4314> the rulers<WG2888> of the darkness<WG4655> of this<WG5127> world<WG165>, against<WG4314> spiritual<WG4152> wickedness<WG4189> in<WG1722> high<WG2032> places. / flesh…: Gr. blood and flesh / spiritual…: or, wicked spirits / high: or, heavenly


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124> take unto you<WG353> the whole armour<WG3833> of God<WG2316>, that<WG2443> ye may be able<WG1410> to withstand<WG436> in<WG1722> the evil<WG4190> day<WG2250>, and<WG2532> having done<WG2716> all<WG537>, to stand<WG2476>. / having…: or, having overcome all


btext:
Stand<WG2476> therefore<WG3767>, having<WG4024> your<WG5216> loins<WG3751> girt about<WG4024> with<WG1722> truth<WG225>, and<WG2532> having on<WG1746> the breastplate<WG2382> of righteousness<WG1343>;


btext:
And<WG2532> your feet<WG4228> shod<WG5265> with<WG1722> the preparation<WG2091> of the gospel<WG2098> of peace<WG1515>;


btext:
Above<WG1909> all<WG3956>, taking<WG353> the shield<WG2375> of faith<WG4102>, wherewith<WG1722><WG3739> ye shall be able<WG1410> to quench<WG4570> all<WG3956> the fiery<WG4448> darts<WG956> of the wicked<WG4190>.


btext:
And<WG2532> take<WG1209> the helmet<WG4030> of salvation<WG4992>, and<WG2532> the sword<WG3162> of the Spirit<WG4151>, which is<WG3603> the word<WG4487> of God<WG2316>:


btext:
Praying<WG4336> always<WG1722><WG2540><WG3956> with<WG1223> all<WG3956> prayer<WG4335> and<WG2532> supplication<WG1162> in<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>, and<WG2532> watching<WG69> thereunto<WG1519><WG5124><WG846> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> perseverance<WG4343> and<WG2532> supplication<WG1162> for<WG4012> all<WG3956> saints<WG40>;


btext:
And<WG2532> for<WG5228> me<WG1700>, that<WG2443> utterance<WG3056> may be given<WG1325> unto me<WG3427>, that I may open<WG1722><WG457> my<WG3450> mouth<WG4750> boldly<WG1722><WG3954>, to make known<WG1107> the mystery<WG3466> of the gospel<WG2098>,


btext:
For<WG5228> which<WG3739> I am an ambassador<WG4243> in<WG1722> bonds<WG254>: that<WG2443> therein<WG1722><WG846> I may speak boldly<WG3955>, as<WG5613> I<WG3165> ought<WG1163> to speak<WG2980>. / in bonds: or, in a chain / therein: or, thereof


btext:
But<WG1161> that<WG2443> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> may know<WG1492> my<WG1691> affairs<WG2596>, and how<WG5101> I do<WG4238>, Tychicus<WG5190>, a beloved<WG27> brother<WG80> and<WG2532> faithful<WG4103> minister<WG1249> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, shall make known<WG1107> to you<WG5213> all things<WG3956>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> I have sent<WG3992> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> for<WG1519> the same<WG846> purpose<WG5124>, that<WG2443> ye might know<WG1097> our<WG2257> affairs<WG4012>, and<WG2532> that he might comfort<WG3870> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>.


btext:
Peace<WG1515> be to the brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> love<WG26> with<WG3326> faith<WG4102>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be with<WG3326> all<WG3956> them that love<WG25> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> in<WG1722> sincerity<WG861>. Amen<WG281>.  / in sincerity: or, with incorruption  / To <i>the</i> Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.


btext:
Paul<WG3972> and<WG2532> Timotheus<WG5095>, the servants<WG1401> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, to all<WG3956> the saints<WG40> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> which are<WG5607> at<WG1722> Philippi<WG5375>, with<WG4862> the bishops<WG1985> and<WG2532> deacons<WG1249>:


btext:
I thank<WG2168> my<WG3450> God<WG2316> upon<WG1909> every<WG3956> remembrance<WG3417> of you<WG5216>, / remembrance: or, mention


btext:
Always<WG3842> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> prayer<WG1162> of mine<WG3450> for<WG5228> you<WG5216> all<WG3956> making<WG4160> request<WG1162> with<WG3326> joy<WG5479>,


btext:
For<WG1909> your<WG5216> fellowship<WG2842> in<WG1519> the gospel<WG2098> from<WG575> the first<WG4413> day<WG2250> until<WG891> now<WG3568>;


btext:
Being confident<WG3982> of this<WG5124> very thing<WG846>, that<WG3754> he which hath begun<WG1728> a good<WG18> work<WG2041> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> will perform<WG2005> it until<WG891> the day<WG2250> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: / perform: or, finish


btext:
Even as<WG2531> it is<WG2076> meet<WG1342> for me<WG1698> to think<WG5426> this<WG5124> of<WG5228> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>, because<WG1223> I have<WG2192> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> my<WG3165> heart<WG2588>; inasmuch as both<WG5037> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199>, and<WG2532> in the defence<WG627> and<WG2532> confirmation<WG951> of the gospel<WG2098>, ye<WG5209> all<WG3956> are<WG5607> partakers<WG4791> of my<WG3450> grace<WG5485>. / I have…: or, ye have me in your heart / of my…: or, with me of grace


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> record<WG3144>, how<WG5613> greatly I long after<WG1971> you<WG5209> all<WG3956> in<WG1722> the bowels<WG4698> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG5124> I pray<WG4336>, that<WG2443> your<WG5216> love<WG26> may abound<WG4052> yet<WG2089> more<WG3123> and<WG2532> more<WG3123> in<WG1722> knowledge<WG1922> and<WG2532> in all<WG3956> judgment<WG144>; / judgment: or, sense


btext:
That<WG1519> ye<WG5209> may approve<WG1381> things that are excellent<WG1308>; that<WG2443> ye may be<WG5600> sincere<WG1506> and<WG2532> without offence<WG677> till<WG1519> the day<WG2250> of Christ<WG5547>; / approve: or, try / are…: or, differ


btext:
Being filled<WG4137> with the fruits<WG2590> of righteousness<WG1343>, which<WG3588> are by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, unto<WG1519> the glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> praise<WG1868> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I would<WG1014> ye<WG5209> should understand<WG1097>, brethren<WG80>, that<WG3754> the things which happened unto<WG2596> me<WG1691> have fallen out<WG2064> rather<WG3123> unto<WG1519> the furtherance<WG4297> of the gospel<WG2098>;


btext:
So that<WG5620> my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> are<WG1096> manifest<WG5318> in<WG1722> all<WG3650> the palace<WG4232>, and<WG2532> in all<WG3956> other<WG3062> places; / in Christ: or, for Christ / the palace: or, Caesar's court / in all other…: or, to all others


btext:
And<WG2532> many<WG4119> of the brethren<WG80> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, waxing confident<WG3982> by my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199>, are much more<WG4056> bold<WG5111> to speak<WG2980> the word<WG3056> without fear<WG870>.


btext:
Some<WG5100> indeed<WG3303> preach<WG2784> Christ<WG5547> even<WG2532> of<WG1223> envy<WG5355> and<WG2532> strife<WG2054>; and<WG1161> some<WG5100> also<WG2532> of<WG1223> good will<WG2107>:


btext:
The one<WG3303> preach<WG2605> Christ<WG5547> of<WG1537> contention<WG2052>, not<WG3756> sincerely<WG55>, supposing<WG3633> to add<WG2018> affliction<WG2347> to my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199>:


btext:
But<WG1161> the other of<WG1537> love<WG26>, knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> I am set<WG2749> for<WG1519> the defence<WG627> of the gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
What<WG5101> then<WG1063>? notwithstanding<WG4133>, every<WG3956> way<WG5158>, whether<WG1535> in pretence<WG4392>, or<WG1535> in truth<WG225>, Christ<WG5547> is preached<WG2605>; and<WG2532> I<WG5463> therein<WG1722><WG5129> do rejoice<WG5463>, yea<WG235>, and<WG2532> will rejoice<WG5463>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I know<WG1492> that<WG3754> this<WG5124> shall turn<WG576> to<WG1519> my<WG3427> salvation<WG4991> through<WG1223> your<WG5216> prayer<WG1162>, and<WG2532> the supply<WG2024> of the Spirit<WG4151> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>,


btext:
According<WG2596> to my<WG3450> earnest expectation<WG603> and<WG2532> my hope<WG1680>, that<WG3754> in<WG1722> nothing<WG3762> I shall be ashamed<WG153>, but<WG235> that with<WG1722> all<WG3956> boldness<WG3954>, as<WG5613> always<WG3842>, so now<WG3568> also<WG2532> Christ<WG5547> shall be magnified<WG3170> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> body<WG4983>, whether<WG1535> it be by<WG1223> life<WG2222>, or<WG1535> by<WG1223> death<WG2288>.


btext:
For<WG1063> to me<WG1698> to live<WG2198> is Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> to die<WG599> is gain<WG2771>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> I live<WG2198> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, this<WG5124> is the fruit<WG2590> of my labour<WG2041><WG3427>: yet<WG2532> what<WG5101> I shall choose<WG138> I wot<WG1107> not<WG3756>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I am in a strait<WG4912> betwixt<WG1537> two<WG1417>, having<WG2192> a desire<WG1939> to<WG1519> depart<WG360>, and<WG2532> to be<WG1511> with<WG4862> Christ<WG5547>; which is far<WG4183><WG3123> better<WG2908>:


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1161> to abide<WG1961> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> is more needful<WG316> for<WG1223> you<WG5209>.


btext:
And<WG2532> having this<WG5124> confidence<WG3982>, I know<WG1492> that<WG3754> I shall abide<WG3306> and<WG2532> continue<WG4839> with you<WG5213> all<WG3956> for<WG1519> your<WG5216> furtherance<WG4297> and<WG2532> joy<WG5479> of faith<WG4102>;


btext:
That<WG2443> your<WG5216> rejoicing<WG2745> may be more abundant<WG4052> in<WG1722> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> for<WG1722> me<WG1698> by<WG1223> my<WG1699> coming<WG3952> to<WG4314> you<WG5209> again<WG3825>.


btext:
Only<WG3440> let your conversation be<WG4176> as it becometh<WG516> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>: that<WG2443> whether<WG1535> I come<WG2064> and<WG2532> see<WG1492> you<WG5209>, or<WG1535> else be absent<WG548>, I may hear<WG191> of your<WG5216> affairs<WG4012>, that<WG3754> ye stand fast<WG4739> in<WG1722> one<WG1520> spirit<WG4151>, with one<WG3391> mind<WG5590> striving together<WG4866> for the faith<WG4102> of the gospel<WG2098>;


btext:
And<WG2532> in<WG1722> nothing<WG3367><WG3361> terrified<WG4426> by<WG5259> your adversaries<WG480>: which<WG3748> is<WG2076> to them<WG846><WG3303> an evident token<WG1732> of perdition<WG684>, but<WG1161> to you<WG5213> of salvation<WG4991>, and<WG2532> that<WG5124> of<WG575> God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG3754> unto you<WG5213> it is given<WG5483> in the behalf<WG5228> of Christ<WG5547>, not<WG3756> only<WG3440> to believe<WG4100> on<WG1519> him<WG846>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> to suffer<WG3958> for<WG5228> his sake<WG846><WG5228>;


btext:
Having<WG2192> the same<WG846> conflict<WG73> which<WG3634> ye saw<WG1492><WG1492> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>, and<WG2532> now<WG3568> hear<WG191> to be in<WG1722> me<WG1698>.


btext:
If there be therefore<WG3767> any<WG1536> consolation<WG3874> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, if any<WG1536> comfort<WG3890> of love<WG26>, if any<WG1536> fellowship<WG2842> of the Spirit<WG4151>, if any<WG1536> bowels<WG4698> and<WG2532> mercies<WG3628>,


btext:
Fulfil ye<WG4137> my<WG3450> joy<WG5479>, that<WG2443> ye be likeminded<WG846><WG5426>, having<WG2192> the same<WG846> love<WG26>, being of one accord<WG4861>, of one<WG1520> mind<WG5426>.


btext:
Let nothing<WG3367> be done through<WG2596> strife<WG2052> or<WG2228> vainglory<WG2754>; but<WG235> in lowliness of mind<WG5012> let<WG2233> each<WG240> esteem<WG2233> other<WG240> better than<WG5242> themselves<WG1438>.


btext:
Look<WG4648> not<WG3361> every man<WG1538> on his own things<WG1438>, but<WG235> every man<WG1538> also<WG2532> on the things<WG3588> of others<WG2087>.


btext:
<WG1063> Let<WG5426> this<WG5124> mind be<WG5426> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, which<WG3739> was also<WG2532> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>:


btext:
Who<WG3739>, being<WG5225> in<WG1722> the form<WG3444> of God<WG2316>, thought it<WG2233> not<WG3756> robbery<WG725> to be<WG1511> equal<WG2470> with God<WG2316>:


btext:
But<WG235> made<WG2758> himself<WG1438> of no reputation<WG2758>, and took upon him<WG2983> the form<WG3444> of a servant<WG1401>, and was made<WG1096> in<WG1722> the likeness<WG3667> of men<WG444>:


btext:
And<WG2532> being found<WG2147> in fashion<WG4976> as<WG5613> a man<WG444>, he humbled<WG5013> himself<WG1438>, and became<WG1096> obedient<WG5255> unto<WG3360> death<WG2288>, even<WG1161> the death<WG2288> of the cross<WG4716>. / fashion: or habit


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> God<WG2316> also<WG2532> hath highly exalted<WG5251> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> given<WG5483> him<WG846> a name<WG3686> which<WG3588> is above<WG5228> every<WG3956> name<WG3686>:


btext:
That<WG2443> at<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of Jesus<WG2424> every<WG3956> knee<WG1119> should bow<WG2578>, of things in heaven<WG2032>, and<WG2532> things in earth<WG1919>, and<WG2532> things under the earth<WG2709>;


btext:
And<WG2532> that every<WG3956> tongue<WG1100> should confess<WG1843> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> is Lord<WG2962>, to<WG1519> the glory<WG1391> of God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620>, my<WG3450> beloved<WG27>, as<WG2531> ye have<WG5219> always<WG3842> obeyed<WG5219>, not<WG3361> as<WG5613> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> presence<WG3952> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> now<WG3568> much<WG4183> more<WG3123> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> absence<WG666>, work out<WG2716> your own<WG1438> salvation<WG4991> with<WG3326> fear<WG5401> and<WG2532> trembling<WG5156>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is<WG2076> God<WG2316> which<WG3588> worketh<WG1754> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> both<WG2532> to will<WG2309> and<WG2532> to do<WG1754> of<WG5228> his good pleasure<WG2107>.


btext:
That<WG2443> ye may be<WG1096> blameless<WG273> and<WG2532> harmless<WG185>, the sons<WG5043> of God<WG2316>, without rebuke<WG298>, in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of a crooked<WG4646> and<WG2532> perverse<WG1294> nation<WG1074>, among<WG1722> whom<WG3739> ye shine<WG5316> as<WG5613> lights<WG5458> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>; / harmless: or, sincere / ye shine: or, shine ye


btext:
Holding forth<WG1907> the word<WG3056> of life<WG2222>; that<WG1519> I<WG1698> may rejoice<WG2745> in<WG1519> the day<WG2250> of Christ<WG5547>, that<WG3754> I have<WG5143> not<WG3756> run<WG5143> in<WG1519> vain<WG2756>, neither<WG3761> laboured<WG2872> in<WG1519> vain<WG2756>.


btext:
Yea<WG235>, and if<WG1499> I be offered<WG4689> upon<WG1909> the sacrifice<WG2378> and<WG2532> service<WG3009> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>, I joy<WG5463>, and<WG2532> rejoice with<WG4796> you<WG5213> all<WG3956>. / offered: Gr. poured forth


btext:
For<WG1161> the same cause<WG846> also<WG2532> do<WG5463> ye<WG5210> joy<WG5463>, and<WG2532> rejoice with<WG4796> me<WG3427>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I trust<WG1679> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> to send<WG3992> Timotheus<WG5095> shortly<WG5030> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG2443> I also<WG2504> may be of good comfort<WG2174>, when I know<WG1097> your<WG5216> state<WG4012>. / But: or, Moreover


btext:
For<WG1063> I have<WG2192> no man<WG3762> likeminded<WG2473>, who<WG3748> will naturally<WG1104> care<WG3309> for your<WG5216> state<WG4012>. / likeminded: or, so dear unto me


btext:
For<WG1063> all<WG3956> seek<WG2212> their own<WG1438>, not<WG3756> the things which are<WG3588> Jesus<WG2424> Christ's<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye know<WG1097> the proof<WG1382> of him<WG846>, that<WG3754>, as<WG5613> a son<WG5043> with the father<WG3962>, he hath served<WG1398> with<WG4862> me<WG1698> in<WG1519> the gospel<WG2098>.


btext:
Him<WG3303><WG5126> therefore<WG3767> I hope<WG1679> to send<WG3992> presently<WG1824>, so soon as<WG5613> I<WG302> shall see<WG542> how<WG4012> it will go with me<WG1691>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I trust<WG3982> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> that<WG3754> I<WG2064> also<WG2532> myself<WG846> shall come<WG2064> shortly<WG5030>.


btext:
Yet<WG1161> I supposed<WG2233> it necessary<WG316> to send<WG3992> to<WG4314> you<WG5209> Epaphroditus<WG1891>, my<WG3450> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> companion in labour<WG4904>, and<WG2532> fellowsoldier<WG4961>, but<WG1161> your<WG5216> messenger<WG652>, and<WG2532> he that ministered<WG3011> to my<WG3450> wants<WG5532>.


btext:
For<WG1894> he<WG2258> longed after<WG1971> you<WG5209> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> was full of heaviness<WG85>, because<WG1360> that ye had heard<WG191> that<WG3754> he had been sick<WG770>.


btext:
For<WG1063> indeed<WG2532> he was sick<WG770> nigh<WG3897> unto death<WG2288>: but<WG235> God<WG2316> had mercy<WG1653> on him<WG846>; and<WG1161> not<WG3756> on him<WG846> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> on me<WG1691> also<WG2532>, lest<WG3363> I should have<WG2192> sorrow<WG3077> upon<WG1909> sorrow<WG3077>.


btext:
I sent<WG3992> him<WG846> therefore<WG3767> the more carefully<WG4708>, that<WG2443>, when ye see<WG1492> him<WG846> again<WG3825>, ye may rejoice<WG5463>, and that I<WG2504> may be<WG5600> the less sorrowful<WG253>.


btext:
Receive<WG4327> him<WG846> therefore<WG3767> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> gladness<WG5479>; and<WG2532> hold<WG2192> such<WG5108> in reputation<WG1784>: / hold…: or, honor such


btext:
Because<WG3754> for<WG1223> the work<WG2041> of Christ<WG5547> he was nigh<WG1448> unto<WG3360> death<WG2288>, not regarding<WG3851> his life<WG5590>, to<WG2443> supply<WG378> your<WG5216> lack<WG5303> of service<WG3009> toward<WG4314> me<WG3165>.


btext:
Finally<WG3063>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, rejoice<WG5463> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>. To write<WG1125> the same things<WG846> to you<WG5213>, to me<WG1698> indeed<WG3303> is not<WG3756> grievous<WG3636>, but<WG1161> for you<WG5213> it is safe<WG804>.


btext:
Beware<WG991> of dogs<WG2965>, beware<WG991> of evil<WG2556> workers<WG2040>, beware<WG991> of the concision<WG2699>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we<WG2249> are<WG2070> the circumcision<WG4061>, which<WG3588> worship<WG3000> God<WG2316> in the spirit<WG4151>, and<WG2532> rejoice<WG2744> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> have<WG3982> no<WG3756> confidence<WG3982> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
Though<WG2539> I<WG1473> might<WG2192> also<WG2532> have<WG2192> confidence<WG4006> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>. If any<WG1536> other man<WG243> thinketh<WG1380> that he hath whereof he might trust<WG3982> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, I<WG1473> more<WG3123>:


btext:
Circumcised<WG4061> the eighth<WG3637> day, of<WG1537> the stock<WG1085> of Israel<WG2474>, of the tribe<WG5443> of Benjamin<WG958>, an Hebrew<WG1445> of<WG1537> the Hebrews<WG1445>; as touching<WG2596> the law<WG3551>, a Pharisee<WG5330>;


btext:
Concerning<WG2596> zeal<WG2205>, persecuting<WG1377> the church<WG1577>; touching<WG2596> the righteousness<WG1343> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> the law<WG3551><WG1096>, blameless<WG273>.


btext:
But<WG235> what things<WG3748> were<WG2258> gain<WG2771> to me<WG3427>, those<WG5023> I counted<WG2233> loss<WG2209> for<WG1223> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Yea<WG235> doubtless<WG3304>, and<WG2532> I count<WG2233> all things<WG3956> but loss<WG2209> for<WG1511><WG1223> the excellency<WG5242> of the knowledge<WG1108> of Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> my<WG3450> Lord<WG2962>: for<WG1223> whom<WG3739> I have suffered the loss<WG2210> of all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> do count<WG2233> them<WG1511> but dung<WG4657>, that<WG2443> I may win<WG2770> Christ<WG5547>,


btext:
And<WG2532> be found<WG2147> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, not<WG3361> having<WG2192> mine own<WG1699> righteousness<WG1343>, which<WG3588> is of<WG1537> the law<WG3551>, but<WG235> that which<WG3588> is through<WG1223> the faith<WG4102> of Christ<WG5547>, the righteousness<WG1343> which<WG3588> is of<WG1537> God<WG2316> by<WG1909> faith<WG4102>:


btext:
That I may know<WG1097> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> the power<WG1411> of his<WG846> resurrection<WG386>, and<WG2532> the fellowship<WG2842> of his<WG846> sufferings<WG3804>, being made conformable<WG4833> unto his<WG846> death<WG2288>;


btext:
If by any means<WG1513> I might attain<WG2658> unto<WG1519> the resurrection<WG1815> of the dead<WG3498>.


btext:
Not<WG3756> as though<WG3754> I had already<WG2235> attained<WG2983>, either<WG2228> were already<WG2235> perfect<WG5048>: but<WG1161> I follow after<WG1377>, if<WG1499> that I may apprehend<WG2638> that for<WG1909> which<WG3739> also<WG2532> I am apprehended<WG2638> of<WG5259> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, I<WG1473> count<WG3049> not<WG3756> myself<WG1683> to have apprehended<WG2638>: but<WG1161> this one thing<WG1520> I do, forgetting<WG1950> those things<WG3303> which are behind<WG3694>, and<WG1161> reaching forth unto<WG1901> those things which are before<WG1715>,


btext:
I press<WG1377> toward<WG2596> the mark<WG4649> for<WG1909> the prize<WG1017> of the high<WG507> calling<WG2821> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Let<WG5426> us therefore<WG3767>, as many as<WG3745> be perfect<WG5046>, be<WG5426> thus<WG5124> minded<WG5426>: and<WG2532> if in any thing<WG1536> ye be<WG5426> otherwise<WG2088> minded<WG5426>, God<WG2316> shall reveal<WG601> even<WG2532> this<WG5124> unto you<WG5213>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG4133>, whereto<WG1519><WG3739> we have already attained<WG5348>, let us walk<WG4748> by the same<WG846> rule<WG2583>, let us mind<WG5426> the same thing<WG846>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, be<WG1096> followers together<WG4831> of me<WG3450>, and<WG2532> mark<WG4648> them which walk<WG4043> so<WG3779> as<WG2531> ye have<WG2192> us<WG2248> for an ensample<WG5179>.


btext:
(For<WG1063> many<WG4183> walk<WG4043>, of whom<WG3739> I have told<WG3004> you<WG5213> often<WG4178>, and<WG1161> now<WG3568> tell<WG3004> you even<WG2532> weeping<WG2799>, that they are the enemies<WG2190> of the cross<WG4716> of Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Whose<WG3739> end<WG5056> is destruction<WG684>, whose<WG3739> God<WG2316> is their belly<WG2836>, and<WG2532> whose glory<WG1391> is in<WG1722> their<WG846> shame<WG152>, who<WG3588> mind<WG5426> earthly things<WG1919>.)


btext:
For<WG1063> our<WG2257> conversation<WG4175> is<WG5225> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>; from<WG1537> whence<WG3739> also<WG2532> we look for<WG553> the Saviour<WG4990>, the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: / conversation…: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven


btext:
Who<WG3739> shall change<WG3345> our<WG2257> vile<WG5014> body<WG4983>, that<WG1519> it<WG846> may be<WG1096> fashioned like unto<WG4832> his<WG846> glorious<WG1391> body<WG4983>, according to<WG2596> the working<WG1753> whereby he<WG846> is able<WG1410> even<WG2532> to subdue<WG5293> all things<WG3956> unto himself<WG1438>.


btext:
Therefore<WG5620>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80> dearly beloved<WG27> and<WG2532> longed for<WG1973>, my<WG3450> joy<WG5479> and<WG2532> crown<WG4735>, so<WG3779> stand fast<WG4739> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, my dearly beloved<WG27>.


btext:
I beseech<WG3870> Euodias<WG2136>, and<WG2532> beseech<WG3870> Syntyche<WG4941>, that they be of<WG5426> the same<WG846> mind<WG5426> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I intreat<WG2065> thee<WG4571> also<WG2532>, true<WG1103> yokefellow<WG4805>, help<WG4815> those women<WG846> which<WG3748> laboured<WG4866> with me<WG3427> in<WG1722> the gospel<WG2098>, with<WG3326> Clement<WG2815> also<WG2532>, and<WG2532> with other<WG3062> my<WG3450> fellowlabourers<WG4904>, whose<WG3739> names<WG3686> are in<WG1722> the book<WG976> of life<WG2222>.


btext:
Rejoice<WG5463> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> alway<WG3842>: and again<WG3825> I say<WG2046>, Rejoice<WG5463>.


btext:
Let<WG1097> your<WG5216> moderation<WG1933> be known<WG1097> unto all<WG3956> men<WG444>. The Lord<WG2962> is at hand<WG1451>.


btext:
Be careful<WG3309> for nothing<WG3367>; but<WG235> in<WG1722> every thing<WG3956> by prayer<WG4335> and<WG2532> supplication<WG1162> with<WG3326> thanksgiving<WG2169> let<WG1107> your<WG5216> requests<WG155> be made known<WG1107> unto<WG4314> God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the peace<WG1515> of God<WG2316>, which<WG3588> passeth<WG5242> all<WG3956> understanding<WG3563>, shall keep<WG5432> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588> and<WG2532> minds<WG5216><WG3540> through<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Finally<WG3063>, brethren<WG80>, whatsoever things<WG3745> are<WG2076> true<WG227>, whatsoever things<WG3745> are honest<WG4586>, whatsoever things<WG3745> are just<WG1342>, whatsoever things<WG3745> are pure<WG53>, whatsoever things<WG3745> are lovely<WG4375>, whatsoever things<WG3745> are of good report<WG2163>; if there be any<WG1536> virtue<WG703>, and<WG2532> if there be any<WG1536> praise<WG1868>, think<WG3049> on these things<WG5023>. / honest: or, venerable


btext:
Those things<WG5023>, which<WG3739> ye have<WG3129> both<WG2532> learned<WG3129>, and<WG2532> received<WG3880>, and<WG2532> heard<WG191>, and<WG2532> seen<WG1492> in<WG1722> me<WG1698>, do<WG4238>: and<WG2532> the God<WG2316> of peace<WG1515> shall be<WG2071> with<WG3326> you<WG5216>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I rejoiced<WG5463> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> greatly<WG3171>, that<WG3754> now<WG2235> at the last<WG4218> your care<WG5426><WG330> of<WG5228> me<WG1700> hath flourished again<WG330>; wherein<WG1909><WG3739> ye were<WG5426> also<WG2532> careful<WG5426>, but<WG1161> ye lacked opportunity<WG170>. / hath…: or, is revived


btext:
Not<WG3756> that I speak<WG3004> in respect<WG3754><WG2596> of want<WG5304>: for<WG1063> I<WG1473> have learned<WG3129>, in<WG1722> whatsoever state<WG3739> I am<WG1510>, therewith to be<WG1511> content<WG842>.


btext:
<WG1161> I know<WG1492> both how to be abased<WG5013>, and<WG2532> I know<WG1492> how to abound<WG4052>: every where<WG1722><WG3956> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956> I am instructed<WG3453> both<WG2532> to be full<WG5526> and<WG2532> to be hungry<WG3983>, both<WG2532> to abound<WG4052> and<WG2532> to suffer need<WG5302>.


btext:
I can do<WG2480> all things<WG3956> through<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> which<WG3588> strengtheneth<WG1743> me<WG3165>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WG4133> ye have well<WG2573> done<WG4160>, that ye did communicate with<WG4790> my<WG3450> affliction<WG2347>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> ye<WG5210> Philippians<WG5374> know<WG1492> also<WG2532>, that<WG3754> in<WG1722> the beginning<WG746> of the gospel<WG2098>, when<WG3753> I departed<WG1831> from<WG575> Macedonia<WG3109>, no<WG3762> church<WG1577> communicated with<WG2841> me<WG3427> as<WG1519> concerning<WG3056> giving<WG1394> and<WG2532> receiving<WG3028>, but<WG1508> ye<WG5210> only<WG3441>.


btext:
For<WG3754> even<WG2532> in<WG1722> Thessalonica<WG2332> ye sent<WG3992> once<WG2532><WG530> and<WG2532> again<WG1364> unto<WG1519> my<WG3427> necessity<WG5532>.


btext:
Not<WG3756> because<WG3754> I desire<WG1934> a gift<WG1390>: but<WG235> I desire<WG1934> fruit<WG2590> that may abound<WG4121> to<WG1519> your<WG5216> account<WG3056>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I have<WG568> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> abound<WG4052>: I am full<WG4137>, having received<WG1209> of<WG3844> Epaphroditus<WG1891> the things which were sent from<WG3844> you<WG5216>, an odour<WG3744> of a sweet smell<WG2175>, a sacrifice<WG2378> acceptable<WG1184>, wellpleasing<WG2101> to God<WG2316>. / I have all: or, I have received all


btext:
But<WG1161> my<WG3450> God<WG2316> shall supply<WG4137> all<WG3956> your<WG5216> need<WG5532> according to<WG2596> his<WG846> riches<WG4149> in<WG1722> glory<WG1391> by<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> unto God<WG2316> and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> be glory<WG1391> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> every<WG3956> saint<WG40> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>. The brethren<WG80> which are with<WG4862> me<WG1698> greet<WG782> you<WG5209>.


btext:
All<WG3956> the saints<WG40> salute<WG782> you<WG5209><WG1161>, chiefly<WG3122> they that are of<WG1537> Caesar's<WG2541> household<WG3614>.


btext:
The grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>. Amen<WG281>.  / To <i>the</i> Philippians written from Rome, by Epaphroditus.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> by<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> Timotheus<WG5095> our brother<WG80>,


btext:
To the saints<WG40> and<WG2532> faithful<WG4103> brethren<WG80> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> which are at<WG1722> Colosse<WG2857>: Grace<WG5485> be unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
We give thanks<WG2168> to God<WG2316> and<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, praying<WG4336> always<WG3842> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>,


btext:
Since we heard<WG191> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> of the love<WG26> which<WG3588> ye have to<WG1519> all<WG3956> the saints<WG40>,


btext:
For<WG1223> the hope<WG1680> which<WG3588> is laid up<WG606> for you<WG5213> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, whereof<WG3739> ye heard before<WG4257> in<WG1722> the word<WG3056> of the truth<WG225> of the gospel<WG2098>;


btext:
Which<WG3588> is come<WG3918> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209>, as<WG2531><WG2532> it is in<WG1722> all<WG3956> the world<WG2889>; and<WG2532> bringeth forth fruit<WG2076><WG2592>, as<WG2531> it doth also<WG2532> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, since<WG575> the<WG3739> day<WG2250> ye heard<WG191> of it, and<WG2532> knew<WG1921> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> truth<WG225>:


btext:
As<WG2531> ye<WG3129> also<WG2532> learned<WG3129> of<WG575> Epaphras<WG1889> our<WG2257> dear<WG27> fellowservant<WG4889>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> for<WG5228> you<WG5216> a faithful<WG4103> minister<WG1249> of Christ<WG5547>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> also<WG2532> declared<WG1213> unto us<WG2254> your<WG5216> love<WG26> in<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
For<WG1223> this cause<WG5124> we<WG2249> also<WG2532>, since<WG575> the<WG3739> day<WG2250> we heard<WG191> it, do<WG3973> not<WG3756> cease<WG3973> to pray<WG4336> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> to desire<WG154> that<WG2443> ye might be filled<WG4137> with the knowledge<WG1922> of his<WG846> will<WG2307> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> wisdom<WG4678> and<WG2532> spiritual<WG4152> understanding<WG4907>;


btext:
That ye<WG5209> might walk<WG4043> worthy<WG516> of the Lord<WG2962> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> pleasing<WG699>, being fruitful<WG2592> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041>, and<WG2532> increasing<WG837> in<WG1519> the knowledge<WG1922> of God<WG2316>;


btext:
Strengthened<WG1412> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> might<WG1411>, according to<WG2596> his<WG846> glorious<WG1391> power<WG2904>, unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> patience<WG5281> and<WG2532> longsuffering<WG3115> with<WG3326> joyfulness<WG5479>;


btext:
Giving thanks<WG2168> unto the Father<WG3962>, which<WG3588> hath made<WG2427> us<WG2248> meet<WG2427> to<WG1519> be partakers<WG3310> of the inheritance<WG2819> of the saints<WG40> in<WG1722> light<WG5457>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> hath delivered<WG4506> us<WG2248> from<WG1537> the power<WG1849> of darkness<WG4655>, and<WG2532> hath translated<WG3179> us into<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of his<WG846> dear<WG26> Son<WG5207>: / his…: Gr. the Son of his love


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> we have<WG2192> redemption<WG629> through<WG1223> his<WG846> blood<WG129>, even the forgiveness<WG859> of sins<WG266>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the image<WG1504> of the invisible<WG517> God<WG2316>, the firstborn<WG4416> of every<WG3956> creature<WG2937>:


btext:
For<WG3754> by<WG1722> him<WG846> were<WG2936> all things<WG3956> created<WG2936>, that are in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, and<WG2532> that are in<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, visible<WG3707> and<WG2532> invisible<WG517>, whether<WG1535> they be thrones<WG2362>, or<WG1535> dominions<WG2963>, or<WG1535> principalities<WG746>, or<WG1535> powers<WG1849>: all things<WG3956> were created<WG2936> by<WG1223> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> for<WG1519> him<WG846>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he<WG846> is<WG2076> before<WG4253> all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> by<WG1722> him<WG846> all things<WG3956> consist<WG4921>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he<WG846> is<WG2076> the head<WG2776> of the body<WG4983>, the church<WG1577>: who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the beginning<WG746>, the firstborn<WG4416> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>; that<WG2443> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> things he<WG846> might have<WG1096> the preeminence<WG4409>. / in…: or, among all


btext:
For it pleased<WG2106> the Father that<WG3754> in<WG1722> him<WG846> should<WG2730> all<WG3956> fulness<WG4138> dwell<WG2730>;


btext:
And<WG2532>, having made peace<WG1517> through<WG1223> the blood<WG129> of his<WG846> cross<WG4716>, by<WG1223> him<WG846> to reconcile<WG604> all things<WG3956> unto<WG1519> himself<WG846>; by<WG1223> him<WG846>, I say, whether<WG1535> they be things in<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, or<WG1535> things in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>. / having…: or, making


btext:
And<WG2532> you<WG5209>, that were<WG5607> sometime<WG4218> alienated<WG526> and<WG2532> enemies<WG2190> in your mind<WG1271> by<WG1722> wicked<WG4190> works<WG2041>, yet<WG1161> now<WG3570> hath he reconciled<WG604> / in…: or, by your mind in


btext:
In<WG1722> the body<WG4983> of his<WG846> flesh<WG4561> through<WG1223> death<WG2288>, to present<WG3936> you<WG5209> holy<WG40> and<WG2532> unblameable<WG299> and<WG2532> unreproveable<WG410> in his<WG846> sight<WG2714>:


btext:
If<WG1489> ye continue<WG1961> in the faith<WG4102> grounded<WG2311> and<WG2532> settled<WG1476>, and<WG2532> be not<WG3361> moved away<WG3334> from<WG575> the hope<WG1680> of the gospel<WG2098>, which<WG3739> ye have heard<WG191>, and which<WG3588> was preached<WG2784> to<WG1722> every<WG3956> creature<WG2937> which is under<WG5259> heaven<WG3772>; whereof<WG3739> I<WG1473> Paul<WG3972> am made<WG1096> a minister<WG1249>;


btext:
Who<WG3739> now<WG3568> rejoice<WG5463> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> sufferings<WG3804> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> fill up<WG466> that which is behind<WG5303> of the afflictions<WG2347> of Christ<WG5547> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> flesh<WG4561> for<WG5228> his<WG846> body's<WG4983> sake<WG5228>, which is<WG3603> the church<WG1577>:


btext:
Whereof<WG3739> I<WG1473> am made<WG1096> a minister<WG1249>, according to<WG2596> the dispensation<WG3622> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> is given<WG1325> to me<WG3427> for<WG1519> you<WG5209>, to fulfil<WG4137> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>; / to fulfil…: or, fully to preach the word


btext:
Even the mystery<WG3466> which<WG3588> hath been hid<WG613> from<WG575> ages<WG165> and<WG2532> from<WG575> generations<WG1074>, but<WG1161> now<WG3570> is made manifest<WG5319> to his<WG846> saints<WG40>:


btext:
To whom<WG3739> God<WG2316> would<WG2309> make known<WG1107> what<WG5101> is the riches<WG4149> of the glory<WG1391> of this<WG5127> mystery<WG3466> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484>; which<WG3739> is<WG2076> Christ<WG5547> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, the hope<WG1680> of glory<WG1391>: / in: or, among


btext:
Whom<WG3739> we<WG2249> preach<WG2605>, warning<WG3560> every<WG3956> man<WG444>, and<WG2532> teaching<WG1321> every<WG3956> man<WG444> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> wisdom<WG4678>; that<WG2443> we may present<WG3936> every<WG3956> man<WG444> perfect<WG5046> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>:


btext:
Whereunto<WG1519><WG3739> I<WG2872> also<WG2532> labour<WG2872>, striving<WG75> according to<WG2596> his<WG846> working<WG1753>, which<WG3588> worketh<WG1754> in<WG1722> me<WG1698> mightily<WG1722><WG1411>.


btext:
For<WG1063> I would<WG2309> that ye<WG5209> knew<WG1492> what great<WG2245> conflict<WG73> I have<WG2192> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> for them at<WG1722> Laodicea<WG2993>, and<WG2532> for as many as<WG3745> have<WG3708> not<WG3756> seen<WG3708> my<WG3450> face<WG4383> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>; / conflict: or, fear, or, care


btext:
That<WG2443> their<WG846> hearts<WG2588> might be comforted<WG3870>, being knit together<WG4822> in<WG1722> love<WG26>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> all<WG3956> riches<WG4149> of the full assurance<WG4136> of understanding<WG4907>, to<WG1519> the acknowledgement<WG1922> of the mystery<WG3466> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> of the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> of Christ<WG5547>;


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> are<WG1526> hid<WG614> all<WG3956> the treasures<WG2344> of wisdom<WG4678> and<WG2532> knowledge<WG1108>. / In whom: or, Wherein


btext:
And<WG1161> this<WG5124> I say<WG3004>, lest<WG3363> any man<WG5100> should beguile<WG3884> you<WG5209> with<WG1722> enticing words<WG4086>.


btext:
For<WG1063> though<WG1499> I be absent<WG548> in the flesh<WG4561>, yet<WG235> am I<WG1510> with<WG4862> you<WG5213> in the spirit<WG4151>, joying<WG5463> and<WG2532> beholding<WG991> your<WG5216> order<WG5010>, and<WG2532> the stedfastness<WG4733> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> in<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
As<WG5613> ye have<WG3880> therefore<WG3767> received<WG3880> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> the Lord<WG2962>, so walk ye<WG4043> in<WG1722> him<WG846>:


btext:
Rooted<WG4492> and<WG2532> built up<WG2026> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> stablished<WG950> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102>, as<WG2531> ye have been taught<WG1321>, abounding<WG4052> therein<WG1722><WG846> with<WG1722> thanksgiving<WG2169>.


btext:
Beware<WG991> lest<WG3361> any man<WG5100> spoil<WG2071><WG4812> you<WG5209> through<WG1223> philosophy<WG5385> and<WG2532> vain<WG2756> deceit<WG539>, after<WG2596> the tradition<WG3862> of men<WG444>, after<WG2596> the rudiments<WG4747> of the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> after<WG2596> Christ<WG5547>. / rudiments: or, elements / make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray


btext:
For<WG3754> in<WG1722> him<WG846> dwelleth<WG2730> all<WG3956> the fulness<WG4138> of the Godhead<WG2320> bodily<WG4985>.


btext:
And<WG2532> ye are<WG2075> complete<WG4137> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> the head<WG2776> of all<WG3956> principality<WG746> and<WG2532> power<WG1849>:


btext:
In<WG1722> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> ye are circumcised<WG4059> with the circumcision<WG4061> made without hands<WG886>, in<WG1722> putting off<WG555> the body<WG4983> of the sins<WG266> of the flesh<WG4561> by<WG1722> the circumcision<WG4061> of Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Buried with<WG4916> him<WG846> in<WG1722> baptism<WG908>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739> also<WG2532> ye are risen with<WG4891> him through<WG1223> the faith<WG4102> of the operation<WG1753> of God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> hath raised<WG1453> him<WG846> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>.


btext:
And<WG2532> you<WG5209>, being<WG5607> dead<WG3498> in<WG1722> your sins<WG3900> and<WG2532> the uncircumcision<WG203> of your<WG5216> flesh<WG4561>, hath he quickened together<WG4806> with<WG4862> him<WG846>, having forgiven<WG5483> you<WG5213> all<WG3956> trespasses<WG3900>;


btext:
Blotting out<WG1813> the handwriting<WG5498> of ordinances<WG1378> that was against<WG2596> us<WG2257>, which<WG3739> was<WG2258> contrary<WG5227> to us<WG2254>, and<WG2532> took<WG142> it<WG846> out of<WG1537> the way<WG3319>, nailing<WG4338> it<WG846> to his cross<WG4716>;


btext:
And having spoiled<WG554> principalities<WG746> and<WG2532> powers<WG1849>, he made a shew of them<WG1165> openly<WG1722><WG3954>, triumphing over<WG2358> them<WG846> in<WG1722> it<WG846>. / in it: or, in himself


btext:
Let<WG2919> no<WG3361> man<WG5100> therefore<WG3767> judge<WG2919> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> meat<WG1035>, or<WG2228> in<WG1722> drink<WG4213>, or<WG2228> in<WG1722> respect<WG3313> of an holyday<WG1859>, or<WG2228> of the new moon<WG3561>, or<WG2228> of the sabbath<WG4521> days: / in meat…: or, for eating and drinking / respect: or, part


btext:
Which<WG3739> are<WG2076> a shadow<WG4639> of things to come<WG3195>; but<WG1161> the body<WG4983> is of Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Let<WG2603> no man<WG3367> beguile<WG2603> you<WG5209> of your reward<WG2603> in<WG1722> a voluntary<WG2309> humility<WG5012> and<WG2532> worshipping<WG2356> of angels<WG32>, intruding into<WG1687> those things which<WG3739> he hath<WG3708> not<WG3361> seen<WG3708>, vainly<WG1500> puffed up<WG5448> by<WG5259> his<WG846> fleshly<WG4561> mind<WG3563>, / beguile…: or, judge against you / in a…: Gr. being a voluntary in humility


btext:
And<WG2532> not<WG3756> holding<WG2902> the Head<WG2776>, from<WG1537> which<WG3739> all<WG3956> the body<WG4983> by<WG1223> joints<WG860> and<WG2532> bands<WG4886> having nourishment ministered<WG2023>, and<WG2532> knit together<WG4822>, increaseth<WG837> with the increase<WG838> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG3767> if<WG1487> ye be dead<WG599> with<WG4862> Christ<WG5547> from<WG575> the rudiments<WG4747> of the world<WG2889>, why<WG5101>, as though<WG5613> living<WG2198> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>, are ye subject to ordinances<WG1379>, / rudiments: or, elements


btext:
Which<WG3739> all<WG3956> are<WG2076> to<WG1519> perish<WG5356> with the using<WG671>;) after<WG2596> the commandments<WG1778> and<WG2532> doctrines<WG1319> of men<WG444>?


btext:
Which things<WG3748> have<WG2192> indeed<WG3303> a shew<WG2076><WG3056> of wisdom<WG4678> in<WG1722> will worship<WG1479>, and<WG2532> humility<WG5012>, and<WG2532> neglecting<WG857> of the body<WG4983>; not<WG3756> in<WG1722> any<WG5100> honour<WG5092> to<WG4314> the satisfying<WG4140> of the flesh<WG4561>. / neglecting: or, punishing, or, not sparing


btext:
If<WG1487> ye<WG4891> then<WG3767> be risen<WG4891> with Christ<WG5547>, seek<WG2212> those things which are above<WG507>, where<WG3757> Christ<WG5547> sitteth<WG2076><WG2521> on<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Set your affection<WG5426> on things above<WG507>, not<WG3361> on things on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>. / affection: or, mind


btext:
For<WG1063> ye are dead<WG599>, and<WG2532> your<WG5216> life<WG2222> is hid<WG2928> with<WG4862> Christ<WG5547> in<WG1722> God<WG2316>.


btext:
When<WG3752> Christ<WG5547>, who is our<WG2257> life<WG2222>, shall appear<WG5319>, then<WG5119> shall<WG5319> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> appear<WG5319> with<WG4862> him<WG846> in<WG1722> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
Mortify<WG3499> therefore<WG3767> your<WG5216> members<WG3196> which<WG3588> are upon<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>; fornication<WG4202>, uncleanness<WG167>, inordinate affection<WG3806>, evil<WG2556> concupiscence<WG1939>, and<WG2532> covetousness<WG4124>, which<WG3748> is<WG2076> idolatry<WG1495>:


btext:
For<WG1223> which things' sake<WG3739> the wrath<WG3709> of God<WG2316> cometh<WG2064> on<WG1909> the children<WG5207> of disobedience<WG543>:


btext:
In<WG1722> the which<WG3739> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> walked<WG4043> some time<WG4218>, when<WG3753> ye lived<WG2198> in<WG1722> them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> put off<WG659> all these<WG3956>; anger<WG3709>, wrath<WG2372>, malice<WG2549>, blasphemy<WG988>, filthy communication<WG148> out of<WG1537> your<WG5216> mouth<WG4750>.


btext:
Lie<WG5574> not<WG3361> one to another<WG1519><WG240>, seeing that ye have put off<WG554> the old<WG3820> man<WG444> with<WG4862> his<WG846> deeds<WG4234>;


btext:
And<WG2532> have put on<WG1746> the new<WG3501> man, which<WG3588> is renewed<WG341> in<WG1519> knowledge<WG1922> after<WG2596> the image of him<WG1504> that created<WG2936> him<WG846>:


btext:
Where<WG3699> there is<WG1762> neither<WG3756> Greek<WG1672> nor<WG2532> Jew<WG2453>, circumcision<WG4061> nor<WG2532> uncircumcision<WG203>, Barbarian<WG915>, Scythian<WG4658>, bond<WG1401> nor free<WG1658>: but<WG235> Christ<WG5547> is all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> all<WG3956>.


btext:
Put on<WG1746> therefore<WG3767>, as<WG5613> the elect<WG1588> of God<WG2316>, holy<WG40> and<WG2532> beloved<WG25>, bowels<WG4698> of mercies<WG3628>, kindness<WG5544>, humbleness of mind<WG5012>, meekness<WG4236>, longsuffering<WG3115>;


btext:
Forbearing<WG430> one another<WG240>, and<WG2532> forgiving<WG5483> one another<WG1438>, if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> have<WG2192> a quarrel<WG3437> against<WG4314> any<WG5100>: even as<WG2531><WG2532> Christ<WG5547> forgave<WG5483> you<WG5213>, so<WG3779> also<WG2532> do ye<WG5210>. / quarrel: or, complaint


btext:
And<WG1161> above<WG1909> all<WG3956> these things<WG5125> put on charity<WG26>, which<WG3748> is<WG2076> the bond<WG4886> of perfectness<WG5047>.


btext:
And<WG2532> let<WG1018> the peace<WG1515> of God<WG2316> rule<WG1018> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, to<WG1519> the which<WG3739> also<WG2532> ye are called<WG2564> in<WG1722> one<WG1520> body<WG4983>; and<WG2532> be ye<WG1096> thankful<WG2170>.


btext:
Let<WG1774> the word<WG3056> of Christ<WG5547> dwell<WG1774> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> richly<WG4146> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> wisdom<WG4678>; teaching<WG1321> and<WG2532> admonishing<WG3560> one another<WG1438> in psalms<WG5568> and<WG2532> hymns<WG5215> and<WG2532> spiritual<WG4152> songs<WG5603>, singing<WG103> with<WG1722> grace<WG5485> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588> to the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3748><WG3956> ye do<WG302><WG4160> in<WG1722> word<WG3056> or<WG2228><WG1722> deed<WG2041>, do all<WG3956> in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, giving thanks<WG2168> to God<WG2316> and<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> by<WG1223> him<WG846>.


btext:
Wives<WG1135>, submit yourselves<WG5293> unto your own<WG2398> husbands<WG435>, as<WG5613> it is fit<WG433> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Husbands<WG435>, love<WG25> your wives<WG1135>, and<WG2532> be<WG4087> not<WG3361> bitter<WG4087> against<WG4314> them<WG846>.


btext:
Children<WG5043>, obey<WG5219> your parents<WG1118> in<WG2596> all things<WG3956>: for<WG1063> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> well pleasing<WG2101> unto the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Fathers<WG3962>, provoke<WG2042> not<WG3361> your<WG5216> children<WG5043> to anger, lest<WG3363> they be discouraged<WG120>.


btext:
Servants<WG1401>, obey<WG5219> in<WG2596> all things<WG3956> your masters<WG2962> according<WG2596> to the flesh<WG4561>; not<WG3361> with<WG1722> eyeservice<WG3787>, as<WG5613> menpleasers<WG441>; but<WG235> in<WG1722> singleness<WG572> of heart<WG2588>, fearing<WG5399> God<WG2316>:


btext:
And<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3956><WG3748><WG1437> ye do<WG4160>, do<WG2038> it heartily<WG1537><WG5590>, as<WG5613> to the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> unto men<WG444>;


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> of<WG575> the Lord<WG2962> ye shall receive<WG618> the reward<WG469> of the inheritance<WG2817>: for<WG1063> ye serve<WG1398> the Lord<WG2962> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
But<WG1161> he that doeth wrong<WG91> shall receive<WG2865> for the wrong<WG91> which<WG3739> he hath done<WG91>: and<WG2532> there is<WG2076> no<WG3756> respect of persons<WG4382>.


btext:
Masters<WG2962>, give<WG3930> unto your servants<WG1401> that which is just<WG1342> and<WG2532> equal<WG2471>; knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> have<WG2192> a Master<WG2962> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
Continue<WG4342> in prayer<WG4335>, and watch<WG1127> in<WG1722> the same<WG846> with<WG1722> thanksgiving<WG2169>;


btext:
Withal<WG260> praying<WG4336> also<WG2532> for<WG4012> us<WG2257>, that<WG2443> God<WG2316> would open<WG455> unto us<WG2254> a door<WG2374> of utterance<WG3056>, to speak<WG2980> the mystery<WG3466> of Christ<WG5547>, for<WG1223> which<WG3739> I am<WG1210> also<WG2532> in bonds<WG1210>:


btext:
That<WG2443> I may make<WG5319> it<WG846> manifest<WG5319>, as<WG5613> I<WG3165> ought<WG1163> to speak<WG2980>.


btext:
Walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> wisdom<WG4678> toward<WG4314> them that are without<WG1854>, redeeming<WG1805> the time<WG2540>.


btext:
Let your<WG5216> speech<WG3056> be alway<WG3842> with<WG1722> grace<WG5485>, seasoned<WG741> with salt<WG217>, that ye may know<WG1492> how<WG4459> ye<WG5209> ought<WG1163> to answer<WG611> every<WG1538> man<WG1520>.


btext:
All<WG3956> my<WG1691> state<WG2596> shall<WG1107> Tychicus<WG5190> declare<WG1107> unto you<WG5213>, who is a beloved<WG27> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> a faithful<WG4103> minister<WG1249> and<WG2532> fellowservant<WG4889> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> I have sent<WG3992> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> for<WG1519> the same<WG846> purpose<WG5124>, that<WG2443> he might know<WG1097> your<WG5216> estate<WG4012>, and<WG2532> comfort<WG3870> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>;


btext:
With<WG4862> Onesimus<WG3682>, a faithful<WG4103> and<WG2532> beloved<WG27> brother<WG80>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> one of<WG1537> you<WG5216>. They shall make known<WG1107> unto you<WG5213> all things<WG3956> which<WG3588> are done here<WG5602>.


btext:
Aristarchus<WG708> my<WG3450> fellowprisoner<WG4869> saluteth<WG782> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> Marcus<WG3138>, sister's son<WG431> to Barnabas<WG921>, (touching<WG4012> whom<WG3739> ye received<WG2983> commandments<WG1785>: if<WG1437> he come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, receive<WG1209> him<WG846>;)


btext:
And<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424>, which<WG3588> is called<WG3004> Justus<WG2459>, who<WG3588> are<WG5607> of<WG1537> the circumcision<WG4061>. These<WG3778> only<WG3441> are my fellowworkers<WG4904> unto<WG1519> the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>, which<WG3748> have been<WG1096> a comfort<WG3931> unto me<WG3427>.


btext:
Epaphras<WG1889>, who is one of<WG1537> you<WG5216>, a servant<WG1401> of Christ<WG5547>, saluteth<WG782> you<WG5209>, always<WG3842> labouring fervently<WG75> for<WG5228> you<WG5216> in<WG1722> prayers<WG4335>, that<WG2443> ye may stand<WG2476> perfect<WG5046> and<WG2532> complete<WG4137> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>. / labouring…: or, striving / complete: or, filled


btext:
For<WG1063> I bear<WG3140> him<WG846> record<WG3140>, that<WG3754> he hath<WG2192> a great<WG4183> zeal<WG2205> for<WG5228> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> them that are in<WG1722> Laodicea<WG2993>, and<WG2532> them in<WG1722> Hierapolis<WG2404>.


btext:
Luke<WG3065>, the beloved<WG27> physician<WG2395>, and<WG2532> Demas<WG1214>, greet<WG782> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> the brethren<WG80> which are in<WG1722> Laodicea<WG2993>, and<WG2532> Nymphas<WG3564>, and<WG2532> the church<WG1577> which is in<WG2596> his<WG846> house<WG3624>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3752> this epistle<WG1992> is read<WG314> among<WG3844> you<WG5213>, cause<WG4160> that<WG2443> it be read<WG314> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> the church<WG1577> of the Laodiceans<WG2994>; and<WG2532> that<WG2443> ye<WG5210><WG314> likewise<WG2532> read<WG314> the epistle from<WG1537> Laodicea<WG2993>.


btext:
And<WG2532> say<WG2036> to Archippus<WG751>, Take heed<WG991> to the ministry<WG1248> which<WG3739> thou hast received<WG3880> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, that<WG2443> thou fulfil<WG4137> it<WG846>.


btext:
The salutation<WG783> by the hand<WG5495> of me<WG1699> Paul<WG3972>. Remember<WG3421> my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199>. Grace<WG5485> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216>. Amen<WG281>.  / Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, and<WG2532> Silvanus<WG4610>, and<WG2532> Timotheus<WG5095>, unto the church<WG1577> of the Thessalonians<WG2331> which is in<WG1722> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> in the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: Grace<WG5485> be unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
We give thanks<WG2168> to God<WG2316> always<WG3842> for<WG4012> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>, making<WG4160> mention<WG3417> of you<WG5216> in<WG1909> our<WG2257> prayers<WG4335>;


btext:
Remembering<WG3421> without ceasing<WG89> your<WG5216> work<WG2041> of faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> labour<WG2873> of love<WG26>, and<WG2532> patience<WG5281> of hope<WG1680> in our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, in the sight<WG1715> of God<WG2316> and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>;


btext:
Knowing<WG1492>, brethren<WG80> beloved<WG25>, your<WG5216> election<WG1589> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>. / beloved…: or, beloved of God, your election


btext:
For<WG3754> our<WG2257> gospel<WG2098> came<WG1096> not<WG3756> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> word<WG3056> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> power<WG1411>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> much<WG4183> assurance<WG4136>; as<WG2531> ye know<WG1492> what manner of men<WG3634> we were<WG1096> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> for<WG1223> your<WG5209> sake.


btext:
And<WG2532> ye<WG5210> became<WG1096> followers<WG3402> of us<WG2257>, and<WG2532> of the Lord<WG2962>, having received<WG1209> the word<WG3056> in<WG1722> much<WG4183> affliction<WG2347>, with<WG3326> joy<WG5479> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>:


btext:
So<WG5620> that ye<WG5209> were<WG1096> ensamples<WG5179> to all<WG3956> that believe<WG4100> in<WG1722> Macedonia<WG3109> and<WG2532> Achaia<WG882>.


btext:
For<WG1063> from<WG575> you<WG5216> sounded out<WG1837> the word<WG3056> of the Lord<WG2962> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> in<WG1722> Macedonia<WG3109> and<WG2532> Achaia<WG882>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> place<WG5117> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> to<WG4314> God-ward<WG2316> is spread abroad<WG1831>; so<WG5620> that we<WG2248> need<WG5532> not<WG3361><WG2192> to speak<WG2980> any thing<WG5100>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they<WG518> themselves<WG846> shew<WG518> of<WG4012> us<WG2257> what manner<WG3697> of entering in<WG1529> we had<WG2192><WG2192> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> how<WG4459> ye turned<WG1994> to<WG4314> God<WG2316> from<WG575> idols<WG1497> to serve<WG1398> the living<WG2198> and<WG2532> true<WG228> God<WG2316>;


btext:
And<WG2532> to wait for<WG362> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772>, whom<WG3739> he raised<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, even Jesus<WG2424>, which<WG3588> delivered<WG4506> us<WG2248> from<WG575> the wrath<WG3709> to come<WG2064>.


btext:
For<WG1063> yourselves<WG846>, brethren<WG80>, know<WG1492> our<WG2257> entrance in<WG1529> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, that<WG3754> it was<WG1096> not<WG3756> in vain<WG2756>:


btext:
But<WG235> even<WG2532> after that we had suffered before<WG4310>, and<WG2532> were shamefully entreated<WG5195>, as<WG2531> ye know<WG1492>, at<WG1722> Philippi<WG5375>, we were bold<WG3955> in<WG1722> our<WG2257> God<WG2316> to speak<WG2980> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316> with<WG1722> much<WG4183> contention<WG73>.


btext:
For<WG1063> our<WG2257> exhortation<WG3874> was not<WG3756> of<WG1537> deceit<WG4106>, nor<WG3761> of<WG1537> uncleanness<WG167>, nor<WG3777> in<WG1722> guile<WG1388>:


btext:
But<WG235> as<WG2531> we were allowed<WG1381> of<WG5259> God<WG2316> to be put in trust<WG4100> with the gospel<WG2098>, even so<WG3779> we speak<WG2980>; not<WG3756> as<WG5613> pleasing<WG700> men<WG444>, but<WG235> God<WG2316>, which trieth<WG1381> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588>.


btext:
For<WG1063> neither<WG3777> at any time<WG4218> used we<WG1096> flattering<WG2850> words<WG1722><WG3056>, as<WG2531> ye know<WG1492>, nor<WG3777> a cloke<WG1722><WG4392> of covetousness<WG4124>; God<WG2316> is witness<WG3144>:


btext:
Nor<WG3777> of<WG1537> men<WG444> sought<WG2212> we glory<WG1391>, neither<WG3777> of<WG575> you<WG5216>, nor<WG3777> yet of<WG575> others<WG243>, when we might<WG1410> have been<WG1511> burdensome<WG1722><WG922>, as<WG5613> the apostles<WG652> of Christ<WG5547>. / been…: or, used authority


btext:
But<WG235> we were<WG1096> gentle<WG2261> among<WG1722><WG3319> you<WG5216>, even as<WG5613> a nurse<WG5162> cherisheth<WG302><WG2282> her<WG1438> children<WG5043>:


btext:
So<WG3779> being affectionately desirous<WG2442> of you<WG5216>, we were willing<WG2106> to have imparted<WG3330> unto you<WG5213>, not<WG3756> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> our own<WG1438> souls<WG5590>, because<WG1360> ye were<WG1096> dear<WG27> unto us<WG2254>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye remember<WG3421>, brethren<WG80>, our<WG2257> labour<WG2873> and<WG2532> travail<WG3449>: for<WG1063> labouring<WG2038> night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250>, because<WG4314> we would<WG1912> not<WG3361> be chargeable<WG1912> unto any<WG5100> of you<WG5216>, we preached<WG2784> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Ye<WG5210> are witnesses<WG3144>, and<WG2532> God<WG2316> also, how<WG5613> holily<WG3743> and<WG2532> justly<WG1346> and<WG2532> unblameably<WG274> we behaved ourselves<WG1096> among you<WG5213> that believe<WG4100>:


btext:
As<WG2509> ye know<WG1492> how<WG5613> we exhorted<WG3870> and<WG2532> comforted<WG3888> and charged<WG3140> every<WG1538> one<WG1520> of you<WG5209><WG5216>, as<WG5613> a father<WG3962> doth his<WG1438> children<WG5043>,


btext:
<WG2532> That<WG1519> ye<WG5209> would walk<WG4043> worthy<WG516> of God<WG2316>, who hath called<WG2564> you<WG5209> unto<WG1519> his<WG1438> kingdom<WG932> and<WG2532> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
For this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> also<WG2532> thank<WG2168> we<WG2249> God<WG2316> without ceasing<WG89>, because<WG3754>, when ye received<WG3880> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> which ye heard<WG189> of<WG3844> us<WG2257>, ye received<WG1209> it not<WG3756> as the word<WG3056> of men<WG444>, but<WG235> as<WG2531> it is<WG2076> in truth<WG230>, the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>, which<WG3739> effectually worketh<WG1754> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> that believe<WG4100>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye<WG5210>, brethren<WG80>, became<WG1096> followers<WG3402> of the churches<WG1577> of God<WG2316> which<WG3588> in<WG1722> Judaea<WG2449> are<WG5607> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>: for<WG3754> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> have suffered<WG3958> like things<WG5024> of<WG5259> your own<WG2398> countrymen<WG4853>, even<WG2532> as<WG2531> they have<WG846> of<WG5259> the Jews<WG2453>:


btext:
Who both<WG2532> killed<WG615> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> their own<WG2398> prophets<WG4396>, and<WG2532> have persecuted<WG1559> us<WG2248>; and<WG2532> they please<WG700> not<WG3361> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> are contrary<WG1727> to all<WG3956> men<WG444>: / persecuted us: or, chased us out


btext:
Forbidding<WG2967> us<WG2248> to speak<WG2980> to the Gentiles<WG1484> that<WG2443> they might be saved<WG4982>, to<WG1519> fill up<WG378> their<WG846> sins<WG266> alway<WG3842>: for<WG1161> the wrath<WG3709> is come<WG5348> upon<WG1909> them<WG846> to<WG1519> the uttermost<WG5056>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we<WG2249>, brethren<WG80>, being taken<WG642> from<WG575> you<WG5216> for<WG4314> a short<WG5610> time<WG2540> in presence<WG4383>, not<WG3756> in heart<WG2588>, endeavoured<WG4704> the more abundantly<WG4056> to see<WG1492> your<WG5216> face<WG4383> with<WG1722> great<WG4183> desire<WG1939>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> we would<WG2309> have come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, even<WG3303> I<WG1473> Paul<WG3972>, once<WG2532><WG530> and<WG2532> again<WG1364>; but<WG2532> Satan<WG4567> hindered<WG1465> us<WG2248>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> is our<WG2257> hope<WG1680>, or<WG2228> joy<WG5479>, or<WG2228> crown<WG4735> of rejoicing<WG2746><WG2228>? Are not<WG3780> even<WG2532> ye<WG5210> in the presence<WG1715> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> at<WG1722> his<WG846> coming<WG3952>? / rejoicing: or, glorying


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> when we could<WG4722> no longer<WG3371> forbear<WG4722>, we thought it good<WG2106> to be left<WG2641> at<WG1722> Athens<WG116> alone<WG3441>;


btext:
And<WG2532> sent<WG3992> Timotheus<WG5095>, our<WG2257> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> minister<WG1249> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> our<WG2257> fellowlabourer<WG4904> in<WG1722> the gospel<WG2098> of Christ<WG5547>, to<WG1519> establish<WG4741> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> to comfort<WG3870> you<WG5209> concerning<WG4012> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>:


btext:
That no man<WG3367> should be moved<WG4525> by<WG1722> these<WG5025> afflictions<WG2347>: for<WG1063> yourselves<WG846> know<WG1492> that<WG3754> we are appointed<WG2749> thereunto<WG1519><WG5124>. / there unto: or, to sufferings, or, to persecution


btext:
For<WG1063> verily<WG2532>, when<WG3753> we were<WG2258> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>, we told<WG4302> you<WG5213> before<WG4302> that<WG3754> we should<WG3195> suffer tribulation<WG2346>; even<WG2532> as<WG2531> it came to pass<WG1096>, and<WG2532> ye know<WG1492>.


btext:
For this<WG5124> cause<WG1223>, when I<WG2504> could<WG4722> no longer<WG3371> forbear<WG4722>, I sent<WG3992> to<WG1519> know<WG1097> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>, lest by some means<WG3381><WG4458> the tempter<WG3985> have tempted<WG3985> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> our<WG2257> labour<WG2873> be<WG1096> in<WG1519> vain<WG2756>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG737> when Timotheus<WG5095> came<WG2064> from<WG575> you<WG5216> unto<WG4314> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> brought<WG2097> us<WG2254> good tidings<WG2097> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> charity<WG26>, and<WG2532> that<WG3754> ye have<WG2192> good<WG18> remembrance<WG3417> of us<WG2257> always<WG3842>, desiring greatly<WG1971> to see<WG1492> us<WG2248>, as<WG2509> we<WG2249> also<WG2532> to see you<WG5209>:


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124>, brethren<WG80>, we were comforted<WG3870> over<WG1909> you<WG5213> in<WG1909> all<WG3956> our<WG2257> affliction<WG2347> and<WG2532> distress<WG318> by<WG1223> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>:


btext:
For<WG3754> now<WG3568> we live<WG2198>, if<WG1437> ye<WG5210> stand fast<WG4739> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG5101> thanks<WG2169> can we<WG1410> render<WG467> to God<WG2316> again<WG467> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>, for<WG1909> all<WG3956> the joy<WG5479> wherewith<WG3739> we joy<WG5463> for<WG1223> your sakes<WG5209> before<WG1715> our<WG2257> God<WG2316>;


btext:
Night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250> praying<WG1189> exceedingly<WG1537><WG4053><WG5228> that<WG1519> we might see<WG1492> your<WG5216> face<WG4383>, and<WG2532> might perfect<WG2675> that which is lacking<WG5303> in your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>?


btext:
Now<WG1161> God<WG2316> himself<WG846> and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, direct<WG2720> our<WG2257> way<WG3598> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>. / direct: or, guide


btext:
And<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> make<WG4121> you<WG5209> to increase<WG4121> and<WG2532> abound<WG4052> in love<WG26> one<WG240> toward<WG1519> another<WG240>, and<WG2532> toward<WG1519> all<WG3956> men, even<WG2532> as<WG2509> we<WG2249> do toward<WG1519> you<WG5209>:


btext:
To the end<WG1519> he may stablish<WG4741> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588> unblameable<WG273> in<WG1722> holiness<WG42> before<WG1715> God<WG2316>, even<WG2532> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, at<WG1722> the coming<WG3952> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> his<WG846> saints<WG40>. / saints: or, holy ones, or, angels


btext:
Furthermore<WG3063> then<WG3767> we beseech<WG2065> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> exhort<WG3870> you by<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, that as<WG2531> ye have received<WG3880> of<WG3844> us<WG2257> how<WG4459> ye<WG5209> ought<WG1163> to walk<WG4043> and<WG2532> to please<WG700> God<WG2316>, so<WG2443> ye would abound<WG4052> more and more<WG3123>. / beseech: or, request / exhort: or, beseech


btext:
For<WG1063> ye know<WG1492> what<WG5101> commandments<WG3852> we gave<WG1325> you<WG5213> by<WG1223> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, even your<WG5216> sanctification<WG38>, that ye<WG5209> should abstain<WG567> from<WG575> fornication<WG4202>:


btext:
That every one<WG1538> of you<WG5216> should know<WG1492> how to possess<WG2932> his<WG1438> vessel<WG4632> in<WG1722> sanctification<WG38> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092>;


btext:
Not<WG3361> in<WG1722> the lust<WG3806> of concupiscence<WG1939>, even<WG2532> as<WG2509> the Gentiles<WG1484> which<WG3588> know<WG1492> not<WG3361> God<WG2316>:


btext:
That no<WG3361> man go beyond<WG5233> and<WG2532> defraud<WG4122> his<WG846> brother<WG80> in<WG1722> any matter<WG4229>: because<WG1360> that the Lord<WG2962> is the avenger<WG1558> of<WG4012> all<WG3956> such<WG5130>, as<WG2531> we<WG4277> also<WG2532> have forewarned<WG4277> you<WG5213> and<WG2532> testified<WG1263>. / defraud: or, oppress, or, overreach / in…: or, in the matter


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> hath<WG2564> not<WG3756> called<WG2564> us<WG2248> unto<WG1909> uncleanness<WG167>, but<WG235> unto<WG1722> holiness<WG38>.


btext:
He therefore<WG5105> that despiseth<WG114>, despiseth<WG114> not<WG3756> man<WG444>, but<WG235> God<WG2316>, who hath<WG1325> also<WG2532> given<WG1325> unto<WG1519> us<WG2248> his<WG846> holy<WG40> Spirit<WG4151>. / despiseth: or, rejecteth


btext:
But<WG1161> as touching<WG4012> brotherly love<WG5360> ye need<WG2192><WG5532> not<WG3756> that I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>: for<WG1063> ye<WG5210> yourselves<WG846> are<WG2075> taught of God<WG2312> to<WG1519> love<WG25> one another<WG240>.


btext:
And<WG2532> indeed<WG1063> ye do<WG4160> it<WG846> toward<WG1519> all<WG3956> the brethren<WG80> which<WG3588> are in<WG1722> all<WG3650> Macedonia<WG3109>: but<WG1161> we beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, that ye increase<WG4052> more and more<WG3123>;


btext:
And<WG2532> that ye study<WG5389> to be quiet<WG2270>, and<WG2532> to do<WG4238> your own business<WG2398>, and<WG2532> to work with<WG2038> your<WG5216> own<WG2398> hands<WG5495>, as<WG2531> we commanded<WG3853> you<WG5213>;


btext:
That<WG2443> ye may walk<WG4043> honestly<WG2156> toward<WG4314> them that are without<WG1854>, and<WG2532> that ye may have<WG2192> lack<WG5532> of nothing<WG3367>. / of…: or, of no man


btext:
But<WG1161> I would<WG2309> not<WG3756> have<WG2309> you<WG5209> to be ignorant<WG50>, brethren<WG80>, concerning<WG4012> them which are asleep<WG2837>, that<WG3363> ye sorrow<WG3076> not<WG3363>, even<WG2532> as<WG2531> others<WG3062> which<WG3588> have<WG2192> no<WG3361> hope<WG1680>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> we believe<WG4100> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> died<WG599> and<WG2532> rose again<WG450>, even so<WG3779> them also<WG2532> which sleep<WG2837> in<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> will<WG71> God<WG2316> bring<WG71> with<WG4862> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> we say<WG3004> unto you<WG5213> by<WG1722> the word<WG3056> of the Lord<WG2962>, that<WG3754> we<WG2249> which<WG3588> are alive<WG2198> and remain<WG4035> unto<WG1519> the coming<WG3952> of the Lord<WG2962> shall<WG5348> not<WG3364> prevent<WG5348> them which<WG3588> are asleep<WG2837>. / prevent: or, come before, or, anticipate, or, precede


btext:
For<WG3754> the Lord<WG2962> himself<WG846> shall descend<WG2597> from<WG575> heaven<WG3772> with<WG1722> a shout<WG2752>, with<WG1722> the voice<WG5456> of the archangel<WG743>, and<WG2532> with<WG1722> the trump<WG4536> of God<WG2316>: and<WG2532> the dead<WG3498> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> shall rise<WG450> first<WG4412>:


btext:
Then<WG1899> we<WG2249> which<WG3588> are alive<WG2198> and remain<WG4035> shall be caught up<WG726> together<WG260> with<WG4862> them<WG846> in<WG1722> the clouds<WG3507>, to<WG1519> meet<WG529> the Lord<WG2962> in<WG1519> the air<WG109>: and<WG2532> so<WG3779> shall we<WG2071> ever<WG3842> be<WG2071> with<WG4862> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620> comfort<WG3870> one another<WG240> with<WG1722> these<WG5125> words<WG3056>. / comfort: or, exhort


btext:
But<WG1161> of<WG4012> the times<WG5550> and<WG2532> the seasons<WG2540>, brethren<WG80>, ye have<WG2192> no<WG3756> need<WG5532> that I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>.


btext:
For<WG1063> yourselves<WG846> know<WG1492> perfectly<WG199> that<WG3754> the day<WG2250> of the Lord<WG2962> so<WG3779> cometh<WG2064> as<WG5613> a thief<WG2812> in<WG1722> the night<WG3571>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when<WG3752> they shall say<WG3004>, Peace<WG1515> and<WG2532> safety<WG803>; then<WG5119> sudden<WG160> destruction<WG3639> cometh upon<WG2186> them<WG846>, as<WG5618> travail<WG5604> upon<WG1722> a woman with child<WG1064><WG2192>; and<WG2532> they shall<WG1628> not<WG3364> escape<WG1628>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210>, brethren<WG80>, are<WG2075> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4655>, that<WG2443> that day<WG2250> should overtake<WG2638> you<WG5209> as<WG5613> a thief<WG2812>.


btext:
Ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> all<WG3956> the children<WG5207> of light<WG5457>, and<WG2532> the children<WG5207> of the day<WG2250>: we are<WG2070> not<WG3756> of the night<WG3571>, nor<WG3761> of darkness<WG4655>.


btext:
Therefore<WG686><WG3767> let us<WG2518> not<WG3361> sleep<WG2518>, as<WG5613><WG2532> do others<WG3062>; but<WG235> let us watch<WG1127> and<WG2532> be sober<WG3525>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they that sleep<WG2518> sleep<WG2518> in the night<WG3571>; and<WG2532> they that be drunken<WG3182> are drunken<WG3184> in the night<WG3571>.


btext:
But<WG1161> let<WG3525> us<WG2249>, who are<WG5607> of the day<WG2250>, be sober<WG3525>, putting on<WG1746> the breastplate<WG2382> of faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> love<WG26>; and<WG2532> for an helmet<WG4030>, the hope<WG1680> of salvation<WG4991>.


btext:
For<WG3754> God<WG2316> hath<WG5087> not<WG3756> appointed<WG5087> us<WG2248> to<WG1519> wrath<WG3709>, but<WG235> to<WG1519> obtain<WG4047> salvation<WG4991> by<WG1223> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>,


btext:
Who<WG3588> died<WG599> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>, that<WG2443>, whether<WG1535> we wake<WG1127> or<WG1535> sleep<WG2518>, we should live<WG2198> together<WG260> with<WG4862> him<WG846>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> comfort<WG3870> yourselves together<WG240>, and<WG2532> edify<WG3618> one<WG1520> another<WG1520>, even<WG2531> as also<WG2532> ye do<WG4160>. / comfort: or, exhort


btext:
And<WG1161> we beseech<WG2065> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, to know<WG1492> them which<WG3588> labour<WG2872> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> are over<WG4291> you<WG5216> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> admonish<WG3560> you<WG5209>;


btext:
And<WG2532> to esteem<WG2233> them<WG846> very<WG5228> highly<WG1537><WG4053> in<WG1722> love<WG26> for<WG1223> their<WG846> work's sake<WG2041>. And be at peace<WG1514> among<WG1722> yourselves<WG1438>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> we exhort<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, warn<WG3560> them that are unruly<WG813>, comfort<WG3888> the feebleminded<WG3642>, support<WG472> the weak<WG772>, be patient<WG3114> toward<WG4314> all<WG3956> men. / exhort: or, beseech / unruly: or, disorderly


btext:
See<WG3708> that none<WG3361><WG5100> render<WG591> evil<WG2556> for<WG473> evil<WG2556> unto any<WG5100> man; but<WG235> ever<WG3842> follow<WG1377> that which<WG3588> is good<WG18>, both<WG2532> among<WG1519> yourselves<WG240>, and<WG2532> to<WG1519> all<WG3956> men.


btext:
In<WG1722> every thing<WG3956> give thanks<WG2168>: for<WG1063> this<WG5124> is the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> concerning<WG1519> you<WG5209>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the very<WG846> God<WG2316> of peace<WG1515> sanctify<WG37> you<WG5209> wholly<WG3651>; and<WG2532> I pray God your<WG5216> whole<WG3648> spirit<WG4151> and<WG2532> soul<WG5590> and<WG2532> body<WG4983> be preserved<WG5083> blameless<WG274> unto<WG1722> the coming<WG3952> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Faithful<WG4103> is he that calleth<WG2564> you<WG5209>, who<WG3739> also<WG2532> will do<WG4160> it.


btext:
I charge<WG3726> you<WG5209> by the Lord<WG2962> that this epistle<WG1992> be read<WG314> unto all<WG3956> the holy<WG40> brethren<WG80>. / charge: or, adjure


btext:
The grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216>. Amen<WG281>.  / The first <i>epistle</i> to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, and<WG2532> Silvanus<WG4610>, and<WG2532> Timotheus<WG5095>, unto the church<WG1577> of the Thessalonians<WG2331> in<WG1722> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Grace<WG5485> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
We are bound<WG3784> to thank<WG2168> God<WG2316> always<WG3842> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>, brethren<WG80>, as<WG2531> it is<WG2076> meet<WG514>, because<WG3754> that your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> groweth exceedingly<WG5232>, and<WG2532> the charity<WG26> of every<WG1538> one<WG1520> of you<WG5216> all<WG3956> toward<WG1519> each other<WG240> aboundeth<WG4121>;


btext:
So<WG5620> that we<WG2248> ourselves<WG846> glory<WG2744> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> in<WG1722> the churches<WG1577> of God<WG2316> for<WG5228> your<WG5216> patience<WG5281> and<WG2532> faith<WG4102> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> your<WG5216> persecutions<WG1375> and<WG2532> tribulations<WG2347> that<WG3739> ye endure<WG430>:


btext:
Which is a manifest token<WG1730> of the righteous<WG1342> judgment<WG2920> of God<WG2316>, that<WG1519> ye<WG5209> may be counted worthy<WG2661> of the kingdom<WG932> of God<WG2316>, for<WG5228> which<WG3739> ye<WG3958> also<WG2532> suffer<WG3958>:


btext:
Seeing<WG1512> it is a righteous thing<WG1342> with<WG3844> God<WG2316> to recompense<WG467> tribulation<WG2347> to them that trouble<WG2346> you<WG5209>;


btext:
And<WG2532> to you<WG5213> who are troubled<WG2346> rest<WG425> with<WG3326> us<WG2257>, when<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> shall be revealed<WG602> from<WG575> heaven<WG3772> with<WG3326> his<WG846> mighty<WG1411> angels<WG32>, / his…: Gr. the angels of his power


btext:
In<WG1722> flaming<WG5395> fire<WG4442> taking<WG1325> vengeance<WG1557> on them that know<WG1492> not<WG3361> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> that obey<WG5219> not<WG3361> the gospel<WG2098> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: / taking: or, yielding


btext:
Who<WG3748> shall be punished<WG1349><WG5099> with everlasting<WG166> destruction<WG3639> from<WG575> the presence<WG4383> of the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> from<WG575> the glory<WG1391> of his<WG846> power<WG2479>;


btext:
When<WG3752> he shall come<WG2064> to be glorified<WG1740> in<WG1722> his<WG846> saints<WG40>, and<WG2532> to be admired<WG2296> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> them that believe<WG4100> (because<WG3754> our<WG2257> testimony<WG3142> among<WG1909> you<WG5209> was believed<WG4100>) in<WG1722> that<WG1565> day<WG2250>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1519><WG3739> also<WG2532> we pray<WG4336> always<WG3842> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>, that<WG2443> our<WG2257> God<WG2316> would count<WG515> you<WG5209> worthy<WG515> of this calling<WG2821>, and<WG2532> fulfil<WG4137> all<WG3956> the good pleasure<WG2107> of his goodness<WG19>, and<WG2532> the work<WG2041> of faith<WG4102> with<WG1722> power<WG1411>: / count: or, vouchsafe


btext:
That<WG3704> the name<WG3686> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> may be glorified<WG1740> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> ye<WG5210> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, according to<WG2596> the grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> God<WG2316> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> we beseech<WG2065> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, by<WG5228> the coming<WG3952> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> by our<WG2257> gathering together<WG1997> unto<WG1909> him<WG846>, / unto him: or, around him


btext:
That<WG1519> ye<WG5209> be<WG4531> not<WG3361> soon<WG5030> shaken<WG4531> in<WG575> mind<WG3563>, or<WG3383> be troubled<WG2360>, neither<WG3383> by<WG1223> spirit<WG4151>, nor<WG3383> by<WG1223> word<WG3056>, nor<WG3383> by<WG1223> letter<WG1992> as<WG5613> from<WG1223> us<WG2257>, as<WG5613> that<WG3754> the day<WG2250> of Christ<WG5547> is at hand<WG1764>.


btext:
Let<WG1818> no<WG3361> man<WG5100> deceive<WG1818> you<WG5209> by<WG2596> any<WG3367> means<WG5158>: for<WG3754> that day shall not come, except<WG3362> there come<WG2064> a falling away<WG646> first<WG4412>, and<WG2532> that man<WG444> of sin<WG266> be revealed<WG601>, the son<WG5207> of perdition<WG684>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> opposeth<WG480> and<WG2532> exalteth<WG5229> himself above<WG1909> all<WG3956> that is called<WG3004> God<WG2316>, or<WG2228> that is worshipped<WG4574>; so<WG5620> that he<WG846> as<WG5613> God<WG2316> sitteth<WG2523> in<WG1519> the temple<WG3485> of God<WG2316>, shewing<WG584> himself<WG1438> that<WG3754> he is<WG2076> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Remember ye<WG3421> not<WG3756>, that<WG3754>, when I was<WG5607> yet<WG2089> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>, I told<WG3004> you<WG5213> these things<WG5023>?


btext:
And<WG2532> now<WG3568> ye know<WG1492> what withholdeth<WG2722> that<WG1519> he<WG846> might be revealed<WG601> in<WG1722> his<WG1438> time<WG2540>. / withholdeth: or, holdeth


btext:
For<WG1063> the mystery<WG3466> of iniquity<WG458> doth<WG1754> already<WG2235> work<WG1754>: only<WG3440> he who now<WG737> letteth<WG2722> will let, until<WG2193> he be taken<WG1096> out of<WG1537> the way<WG3319>.


btext:
And<WG2532> then<WG5119> shall<WG601> that Wicked<WG459> be revealed<WG601>, whom<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> shall consume<WG355> with the spirit<WG4151> of his<WG846> mouth<WG4750>, and<WG2532> shall destroy<WG2673> with the brightness<WG2015> of his<WG846> coming<WG3952>:


btext:
Even him, whose<WG3739> coming<WG3952> is<WG2076> after<WG2596> the working<WG1753> of Satan<WG4567> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> power<WG1411> and<WG2532> signs<WG4592> and<WG2532> lying<WG5579> wonders<WG5059>,


btext:
And<WG2532> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> deceivableness<WG539> of unrighteousness<WG93> in<WG1722> them that perish<WG622>; because<WG473><WG3739> they received<WG1209> not<WG3756> the love<WG26> of the truth<WG225>, that<WG1519> they<WG846> might be saved<WG4982>.


btext:
And<WG2532> for this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> God<WG2316> shall send<WG3992> them<WG846> strong<WG1753> delusion<WG4106>, that<WG1519> they<WG846> should believe<WG4100> a lie<WG5579>:


btext:
That<WG2443> they all<WG3956> might be damned<WG2919> who<WG3588> believed<WG4100> not<WG3361> the truth<WG225>, but<WG235> had pleasure<WG2106> in<WG1722> unrighteousness<WG93>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we<WG2249> are bound<WG3784> to give thanks<WG2168> alway<WG3842> to God<WG2316> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>, brethren<WG80> beloved<WG25> of<WG5259> the Lord<WG2962>, because<WG3754> God<WG2316> hath<WG138> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746> chosen<WG138> you<WG5209> to<WG1519> salvation<WG4991> through<WG1722> sanctification<WG38> of the Spirit<WG4151> and<WG2532> belief<WG4102> of the truth<WG225>:


btext:
Whereunto<WG1519><WG3739> he called<WG2564> you<WG5209> by<WG1223> our<WG2257> gospel<WG2098>, to<WG1519> the obtaining<WG4047> of the glory<WG1391> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Therefore<WG686><WG3767>, brethren<WG80>, stand fast<WG4739>, and<WG2532> hold<WG2902> the traditions<WG3862> which<WG3739> ye have been taught<WG1321>, whether<WG1535> by<WG1223> word<WG3056>, or<WG1535><WG1223> our<WG2257> epistle<WG1992>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> himself<WG846>, and<WG2532> God<WG2316>, even<WG2532> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962>, which<WG3588> hath loved<WG25> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> hath given<WG1325> us everlasting<WG166> consolation<WG3874> and<WG2532> good<WG18> hope<WG1680> through<WG1722> grace<WG5485>,


btext:
Comfort<WG3870> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, and<WG2532> stablish<WG4741> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> good<WG18> word<WG3056> and<WG2532> work<WG2041>.


btext:
Finally<WG3063>, brethren<WG80>, pray<WG4336> for<WG4012> us<WG2257>, that<WG2443> the word<WG3056> of the Lord<WG2962> may have free course<WG5143>, and<WG2532> be glorified<WG1392>, even<WG2532> as<WG2531> it is with<WG4314> you<WG5209>: / have…: Gr. run


btext:
And<WG2532> that<WG2443> we may be delivered<WG4506> from<WG575> unreasonable<WG824> and<WG2532> wicked<WG4190> men<WG444>: for<WG1063> all<WG3956> men have not<WG3756> faith<WG4102>. / unreasonable: Gr. absurd


btext:
But<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> is<WG2076> faithful<WG4103>, who<WG3739> shall stablish<WG4741> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> keep<WG5442> you from<WG575> evil<WG4190>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we have confidence<WG3982> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962> touching<WG1909> you<WG5209>, that<WG3754> ye both<WG2532> do<WG4160> and<WG2532> will do<WG4160> the things which<WG3739> we command<WG3853> you<WG5213>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> direct<WG2720> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588> into<WG1519> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> into<WG1519> the patient waiting<WG5281> for Christ<WG5547>. / patient…: or, patience of Christ


btext:
Now<WG1161> we command<WG3853> you<WG5213>, brethren<WG80>, in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, that ye withdraw<WG4724> yourselves<WG5209> from<WG575> every<WG3956> brother<WG80> that walketh<WG4043> disorderly<WG814>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> after<WG2596> the tradition<WG3862> which<WG3739> he received<WG3880> of<WG3844> us<WG2257>.


btext:
For<WG1063> yourselves<WG846> know<WG1492> how<WG4459> ye ought<WG1163> to follow<WG3401> us<WG2248>: for<WG3754> we behaved<WG812> not<WG3756> ourselves disorderly<WG812> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>;


btext:
Neither<WG3761> did we eat<WG5315> any man's<WG3844><WG5100> bread<WG740> for nought<WG1432>; but<WG235> wrought<WG2038> with<WG1722> labour<WG2873> and<WG2532> travail<WG3449> night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250>, that<WG4314> we might<WG1912> not<WG3361> be chargeable<WG1912> to any<WG5100> of you<WG5216>:


btext:
Not<WG3756> because<WG3754> we have<WG2192> not<WG3756> power<WG1849>, but<WG235> to<WG2443> make<WG1325> ourselves<WG1438> an ensample<WG5179> unto you<WG5213> to<WG1519> follow<WG3401> us<WG2248>.


btext:
For<WG1063> even<WG2532> when<WG3753> we were<WG2258> with<WG4314> you<WG5209>, this<WG5124> we commanded<WG3853> you<WG5213>, that<WG3754> if any<WG1536> would<WG2309> not<WG3756> work<WG2038>, neither<WG3366> should he eat<WG2068>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we hear<WG191> that there are some<WG5100> which walk<WG4043> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> disorderly<WG814>, working<WG2038> not at all<WG3367>, but<WG235> are busybodies<WG4020>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> them that are such<WG5108> we command<WG3853> and<WG2532> exhort<WG3870> by<WG1223> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, that<WG2443> with<WG3326> quietness<WG2271> they work<WG2038>, and eat<WG2068> their own<WG1438> bread<WG740>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210>, brethren<WG80>, be<WG1573> not<WG3361> weary<WG1573> in well doing<WG2569>. / be…: or, faint not


btext:
And<WG1161> if any man<WG1536> obey<WG5219> not<WG3756> our<WG2257> word<WG3056> by<WG1223> this epistle<WG1992>, note<WG4593> that<WG5126> man, and<WG2532> have<WG4874> no<WG3361> company with<WG4874> him<WG846>, that<WG2443> he may be ashamed<WG1788>. / by…: or, signify that man by an epistle


btext:
Yet<WG2532> count<WG2233> him not<WG3361> as<WG5613> an enemy<WG2190>, but<WG235> admonish<WG3560> him as<WG5613> a brother<WG80>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> of peace<WG1515> himself<WG846> give<WG1325> you<WG5213> peace<WG1515> always<WG1223><WG3956> by<WG1722> all<WG3956> means<WG5158>. The Lord<WG2962> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>.


btext:
The salutation<WG783> of Paul<WG3972> with mine own<WG1699> hand<WG5495>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> the token<WG4592> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> epistle<WG1992>: so<WG3779> I write<WG1125>.


btext:
The grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>. Amen<WG281>.  / The second <i>epistle</i> to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> by<WG2596> the commandment<WG2003> of God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990>, and<WG2532> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, which<WG3588> is our<WG2257> hope<WG1680>;


btext:
Unto Timothy<WG5095>, my own<WG1103> son<WG5043> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102>: Grace<WG5485>, mercy<WG1656>, and peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
As<WG2531> I besought<WG3870> thee<WG4571> to abide still<WG4357> at<WG1722> Ephesus<WG2181>, when I went<WG4198> into<WG1519> Macedonia<WG3109>, that<WG2443> thou mightest charge<WG3853> some<WG5100> that they teach<WG2085> no<WG3361> other doctrine<WG2085>,


btext:
Neither<WG3366> give heed<WG4337> to fables<WG3454> and<WG2532> endless<WG562> genealogies<WG1076>, which<WG3748> minister<WG3930> questions<WG2214>, rather<WG3123> than<WG2228> godly<WG2316> edifying<WG3620> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> faith<WG4102>: so do.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the end<WG5056> of the commandment<WG3852> is<WG2076> charity<WG26> out of<WG1537> a pure<WG2513> heart<WG2588>, and<WG2532> of a good<WG18> conscience<WG4893>, and<WG2532> of faith<WG4102> unfeigned<WG505>:


btext:
From which<WG3739> some<WG5100> having swerved<WG795> have turned aside<WG1624> unto<WG1519> vain jangling<WG3150>; / having…: or, not aiming at


btext:
Desiring<WG2309> to be<WG1511> teachers of the law<WG3547><WG3361>; understanding<WG3539> neither<WG3383> what<WG3739> they say<WG3004>, nor<WG3383> whereof<WG4012><WG5101> they affirm<WG1226>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the law<WG3551> is good<WG2570>, if<WG1437> a man<WG5100> use<WG5530> it<WG846> lawfully<WG3545>;


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> this<WG5124>, that<WG3754> the law<WG3551> is<WG2749> not<WG3756> made<WG2749> for a righteous man<WG1342>, but<WG1161> for the lawless<WG459> and<WG2532> disobedient<WG506>, for the ungodly<WG765> and<WG2532> for sinners<WG268>, for unholy<WG462> and<WG2532> profane<WG952>, for murderers of fathers<WG3964> and<WG2532> murderers of mothers<WG3389>, for manslayers<WG409>,


btext:
For whoremongers<WG4205>, for them that defile themselves with mankind<WG733>, for menstealers<WG405>, for liars<WG5583>, for perjured persons<WG1965>, and<WG2532> if there be any<WG1536> other thing<WG2087> that is contrary<WG480> to sound<WG5198> doctrine<WG1319>;


btext:
According<WG2596> to the glorious<WG1391> gospel<WG2098> of the blessed<WG3107> God<WG2316>, which<WG3739> was committed to<WG4100> my<WG1473> trust<WG4100>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I thank<WG2192><WG5485> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>, who<WG3588> hath enabled<WG1743> me<WG3165>, for<WG3754> that he counted<WG2233> me<WG3165> faithful<WG4103>, putting me<WG5087> into<WG1519> the ministry<WG1248>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> was<WG5607> before<WG4386> a blasphemer<WG989>, and<WG2532> a persecutor<WG1376>, and<WG2532> injurious<WG5197>: but<WG235> I obtained mercy<WG1653>, because<WG3754> I did<WG4160> it ignorantly<WG50> in<WG1722> unbelief<WG570>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> was exceeding abundant<WG5250> with<WG3326> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> love<WG26> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
This is a faithful<WG4103> saying<WG3056>, and<WG2532> worthy<WG514> of all<WG3956> acceptation<WG594>, that<WG3754> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> came<WG2064> into<WG1519> the world<WG2889> to save<WG4982> sinners<WG268>; of whom<WG3739> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> chief<WG4413>.


btext:
Howbeit<WG235> for this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> I obtained mercy<WG1653>, that<WG2443> in<WG1722> me<WG1698> first<WG4413> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> might shew forth<WG1731> all<WG3956> longsuffering<WG3115>, for<WG4314> a pattern<WG5296> to them which should hereafter<WG3195> believe<WG4100> on<WG1909> him<WG846> to<WG1519> life<WG2222> everlasting<WG166>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> unto the King<WG935> eternal<WG165>, immortal<WG862>, invisible<WG517>, the only<WG3441> wise<WG4680> God<WG2316>, be honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> glory<WG1391> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
This<WG5026> charge<WG3852> I commit<WG3908> unto thee<WG4671>, son<WG5043> Timothy<WG5095>, according to<WG2596> the prophecies<WG4394> which went before<WG4254> on<WG1909> thee<WG4571>, that<WG2443> thou<WG4754> by<WG1722> them<WG846> mightest war<WG4754> a good<WG2570> warfare<WG4752>;


btext:
Holding<WG2192> faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> a good<WG18> conscience<WG4893>; which<WG3739> some<WG5100> having put away<WG683> concerning<WG4012> faith<WG4102> have made shipwreck<WG3489>:


btext:
Of whom<WG3739> is<WG2076> Hymenaeus<WG5211> and<WG2532> Alexander<WG223>; whom<WG3739> I have delivered<WG3860> unto Satan<WG4567>, that<WG2443> they may learn<WG3811> not<WG3361> to blaspheme<WG987>.


btext:
I exhort<WG3870> therefore<WG3767>, that, first<WG4412> of all<WG3956>, supplications<WG1162>, prayers<WG4335>, intercessions<WG1783>, and giving of thanks<WG2169>, be made<WG4160> for<WG5228> all<WG3956> men<WG444>; / exhort: or, desire


btext:
For<WG5228> kings<WG935>, and<WG2532> for all<WG3956> that are<WG5607> in<WG1722> authority<WG5247>; that<WG2443> we may lead<WG1236> a quiet<WG2263> and<WG2532> peaceable<WG2272> life<WG979> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> godliness<WG2150> and<WG2532> honesty<WG4587>. / authority: or, eminent place


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> is good<WG2570> and<WG2532> acceptable<WG587> in the sight<WG1799> of God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990>;


btext:
Who<WG3739> will have<WG2309> all<WG3956> men<WG444> to be saved<WG4982>, and<WG2532> to come<WG2064> unto<WG1519> the knowledge<WG1922> of the truth<WG225>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there is one<WG1520> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> one<WG1520> mediator<WG3316> between God<WG2316> and<WG2532> men<WG444>, the man<WG444> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> gave<WG1325> himself<WG1438> a ransom<WG487> for<WG5228> all<WG3956>, to be testified<WG3142> in due<WG2398> time<WG2540>. / to…: or, a testimony


btext:
Whereunto<WG1519><WG3739> I<WG1473> am ordained<WG5087> a preacher<WG2783>, and<WG2532> an apostle<WG652>, (I speak<WG3004> the truth<WG225> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>, and lie<WG5574> not<WG3756>;) a teacher<WG1320> of the Gentiles<WG1484> in<WG1722> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> verity<WG225>.


btext:
I will<WG1014> therefore<WG3767> that men<WG435> pray<WG4336> every<WG1722><WG3956> where<WG5117>, lifting up<WG1869> holy<WG3741> hands<WG5495>, without<WG5565> wrath<WG3709> and<WG2532> doubting<WG1261>.


btext:
In like manner<WG5615> also<WG2532>, that women<WG1135> adorn<WG2885> themselves<WG1438> in<WG1722> modest<WG2887> apparel<WG2689>, with<WG3326> shamefacedness<WG127> and<WG2532> sobriety<WG4997>; not<WG3361> with<WG1722> broided hair<WG4117>, or<WG2228> gold<WG5557>, or<WG2228> pearls<WG3135>, or<WG2228> costly<WG4185> array<WG2441>; / broided: or, plaited


btext:
But<WG235> (which<WG3739> becometh<WG4241> women<WG1135> professing<WG1861> godliness<WG2317>) with<WG1223> good<WG18> works<WG2041>.


btext:
Let<WG3129> the woman<WG1135> learn<WG3129> in<WG1722> silence<WG2271> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> subjection<WG5292>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I suffer<WG2010> not<WG3756> a woman<WG1135> to teach<WG1321>, nor<WG3761> to usurp authority<WG831> over the man<WG435>, but<WG235> to be<WG1511> in<WG1722> silence<WG2271>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Adam<WG76> was<WG538> not<WG3756> deceived<WG538>, but<WG1161> the woman<WG1135> being deceived<WG538> was<WG1096> in<WG1722> the transgression<WG3847>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WG1161> she shall be saved<WG4982> in<WG1223> childbearing<WG5042>, if<WG1437> they continue<WG3306> in<WG1722> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> charity<WG26> and<WG2532> holiness<WG38> with<WG3326> sobriety<WG4997>.


btext:
This is a true<WG4103> saying<WG3056>, If a man<WG1536> desire<WG3713> the office of a bishop<WG1984>, he desireth<WG1937> a good<WG2570> work<WG2041>.


btext:
A bishop<WG1985> then<WG3767> must<WG1163> be<WG1511> blameless<WG423>, the husband<WG435> of one<WG3391> wife<WG1135>, vigilant<WG3524>, sober<WG4998>, of good behaviour<WG2887>, given to hospitality<WG5382>, apt to teach<WG1317>; / of good…: or, modest


btext:
Not<WG3361> given to wine<WG3943>, no<WG3361> striker<WG4131>, not<WG3361> greedy of filthy lucre<WG146>; but<WG235> patient<WG1933>, not a brawler<WG269>, not covetous<WG866>; / given…: or, ready to quarrel, and offer wrong, as one in wine


btext:
One that ruleth<WG4291> well<WG2573> his own<WG2398> house<WG3624>, having<WG2192> his children<WG5043> in<WG1722> subjection<WG5292> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> gravity<WG4587>;


btext:
(For<WG1161> if a man<WG1536> know<WG1492> not<WG3756> how<WG1492> to rule<WG4291> his own<WG2398> house<WG3624>, how<WG4459> shall he take care of<WG1959> the church<WG1577> of God<WG2316>?)


btext:
Not<WG3361> a novice<WG3504>, lest<WG3363> being lifted up with pride<WG5187> he fall<WG1706> into<WG1519> the condemnation<WG2917> of the devil<WG1228>. / a novice: or, one newly come to the faith


btext:
Moreover<WG1161><WG2532> he<WG846> must<WG1163> have<WG2192> a good<WG2570> report<WG3141> of<WG575> them which are without<WG1855>; lest<WG3363> he fall<WG1706> into<WG1519> reproach<WG3680> and<WG2532> the snare<WG3803> of the devil<WG1228>.


btext:
Likewise<WG5615> must the deacons<WG1249> be grave<WG4586>, not<WG3361> doubletongued<WG1351>, not<WG3361> given<WG4337> to much<WG4183> wine<WG3631>, not<WG3361> greedy of filthy lucre<WG146>;


btext:
Holding<WG2192> the mystery<WG3466> of the faith<WG4102> in<WG1722> a pure<WG2513> conscience<WG4893>.


btext:
And<WG1161> let<WG1381> these<WG3778> also<WG2532> first<WG4412> be proved<WG1381>; then<WG1534> let them use the office of a deacon<WG1247>, being<WG5607> found blameless<WG410>.


btext:
Even so<WG5615> must their wives<WG1135> be grave<WG4586>, not<WG3361> slanderers<WG1228>, sober<WG3524>, faithful<WG4103> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
Let<WG2077> the deacons<WG1249> be<WG2077> the husbands<WG435> of one<WG3391> wife<WG1135>, ruling<WG4291> their children<WG5043> and<WG2532> their own<WG2398> houses<WG3624> well<WG2573>.


btext:
For<WG1063> they that have used the office of a deacon<WG1247> well<WG2573> purchase<WG4046> to themselves<WG1438> a good<WG2570> degree<WG898>, and<WG2532> great<WG4183> boldness<WG3954> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>. / used…: or, ministered


btext:
These things<WG5023> write I<WG1125> unto thee<WG4671>, hoping<WG1679> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> thee<WG4571> shortly<WG5032>:


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> I tarry long<WG1019>, that<WG2443> thou mayest know<WG1492> how<WG4459> thou oughtest<WG1163> to behave thyself<WG390> in<WG1722> the house<WG3624> of God<WG2316>, which<WG3748> is<WG2076> the church<WG1577> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>, the pillar<WG4769> and<WG2532> ground<WG1477> of the truth<WG225>. / ground: or, stay


btext:
And<WG2532> without controversy<WG3672> great<WG3173> is<WG2076> the mystery<WG3466> of godliness<WG2150>: God<WG2316> was manifest<WG5319> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, justified<WG1344> in<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151>, seen<WG3700> of angels<WG32>, preached<WG2784> unto<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484>, believed on<WG4100> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>, received up<WG353> into<WG1722> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the Spirit<WG4151> speaketh<WG3004> expressly<WG4490>, that<WG3754> in<WG1722> the latter<WG5306> times<WG2540> some<WG5100> shall depart from<WG868> the faith<WG4102>, giving heed<WG4337> to seducing<WG4108> spirits<WG4151>, and<WG2532> doctrines<WG1319> of devils<WG1140>;


btext:
Speaking lies<WG5573> in<WG1722> hypocrisy<WG5272>; having<WG2743> their<WG2398> conscience<WG4893> seared with a hot iron<WG2743>;


btext:
Forbidding<WG2967> to marry<WG1060>, and commanding to abstain from<WG567> meats<WG1033>, which<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath created<WG2936> to<WG1519> be received<WG3336> with<WG3326> thanksgiving<WG2169> of them which believe<WG4103> and<WG2532> know<WG1921> the truth<WG225>.


btext:
For<WG3754> every<WG3956> creature<WG2938> of God<WG2316> is good<WG2570>, and<WG2532> nothing<WG3762> to be refused<WG579>, if it be received<WG2983> with<WG3326> thanksgiving<WG2169>:


btext:
For<WG1063> it is sanctified<WG37> by<WG1223> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> and<WG2532> prayer<WG1783>.


btext:
If thou put<WG5294> the brethren<WG80> in remembrance<WG5294> of these things<WG5023>, thou shalt be<WG2071> a good<WG2570> minister<WG1249> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, nourished up<WG1789> in the words<WG3056> of faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> of good<WG2570> doctrine<WG1319>, whereunto<WG3739> thou hast attained<WG3877>.


btext:
But<WG1161> refuse<WG3868> profane<WG952> and<WG2532> old wives'<WG1126> fables<WG3454>, and<WG1161> exercise<WG1128> thyself<WG4572> rather unto<WG4314> godliness<WG2150>.


btext:
For<WG1063> bodily<WG4984> exercise<WG1129> profiteth<WG2076><WG5624> little<WG4314><WG3641>: but<WG1161> godliness<WG2150> is<WG2076> profitable<WG5624> unto<WG4314> all things<WG3956>, having<WG2192> promise<WG1860> of the life<WG2222> that now is<WG3568>, and<WG2532> of that which is to come<WG3195>. / little: or, for a little time


btext:
This is a faithful<WG4103> saying<WG3056> and<WG2532> worthy<WG514> of all<WG3956> acceptation<WG594>.


btext:
For<WG1063> therefore<WG1519><WG5124> we<WG2872> both<WG2532> labour<WG2872> and<WG2532> suffer reproach<WG3679>, because<WG3754> we trust<WG1679> in<WG1909> the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>, who<WG3739> is<WG2076> the Saviour<WG4990> of all<WG3956> men<WG444>, specially<WG3122> of those that believe<WG4103>.


btext:
Let<WG2706> no man<WG3367> despise<WG2706> thy<WG4675> youth<WG3503>; but<WG235> be thou<WG1096> an example<WG5179> of the believers<WG4103>, in<WG1722> word<WG3056>, in<WG1722> conversation<WG391>, in<WG1722> charity<WG26>, in<WG1722> spirit<WG4151>, in<WG1722> faith<WG4102>, in<WG1722> purity<WG47>.


btext:
Till<WG2193> I come<WG2064>, give attendance<WG4337> to reading<WG320>, to exhortation<WG3874>, to doctrine<WG1319>.


btext:
Neglect<WG272> not<WG3361> the gift<WG5486> that is in<WG1722> thee<WG4671>, which<WG3739> was given<WG1325> thee<WG4671> by<WG1223> prophecy<WG4394>, with<WG3326> the laying on<WG1936> of the hands<WG5495> of the presbytery<WG4244>.


btext:
Meditate upon<WG3191> these things<WG5023>; give thyself<WG2468> wholly to<WG1722> them<WG5125>; that<WG2443> thy<WG4675> profiting<WG4297> may<WG5600> appear<WG5318> to<WG1722> all<WG3956>. / to all: or, in all things


btext:
Take heed<WG1907> unto thyself<WG4572>, and<WG2532> unto the doctrine<WG1319>; continue<WG1961> in them<WG846>: for<WG1063> in doing<WG4160> this<WG5124> thou shalt<WG4982> both<WG2532> save<WG4982> thyself<WG4572>, and<WG2532> them that hear<WG191> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
Rebuke<WG1969> not<WG3361> an elder<WG4245>, but<WG235> intreat<WG3870> him as<WG5613> a father<WG3962>; and the younger men<WG3501> as<WG5613> brethren<WG80>;


btext:
The elder women<WG4245> as<WG5613> mothers<WG3384>; the younger<WG3501> as<WG5613> sisters<WG79>, with<WG1722> all<WG3956> purity<WG47>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if any<WG1536> widow<WG5503> have<WG2192> children<WG5043> or<WG2228> nephews<WG1549>, let them learn<WG3129> first<WG4412> to shew piety<WG2151> at home<WG2398><WG3624>, and<WG2532> to requite<WG287><WG591> their parents<WG4269>: for<WG1063> that<WG5124> is<WG2076> good<WG2570> and<WG2532> acceptable<WG587> before<WG1799> God<WG2316>. / piety: or, kindness


btext:
Now<WG1161> she that is a widow<WG5503> indeed<WG3689>, and<WG2532> desolate<WG3443>, trusteth<WG1679> in<WG1909> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> continueth<WG4357> in supplications<WG1162> and<WG2532> prayers<WG4335> night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250>.


btext:
But<WG1161> she that liveth in pleasure<WG4684> is dead<WG2348> while she liveth<WG2198>. / in…: or, delicately


btext:
And<WG2532> these things<WG5023> give in charge<WG3853>, that<WG2443> they may be<WG5600> blameless<WG423>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if any<WG1536> provide<WG4306> not<WG3756> for his own<WG2398>, and<WG2532> specially<WG3122> for those of his own house<WG3609>, he hath denied<WG720> the faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> is<WG2076> worse than<WG5501> an infidel<WG571>. / house: or, kindred


btext:
Let<WG2639> not<WG3361> a widow<WG5503> be taken into the number<WG2639> under<WG1640> threescore<WG1835> years old<WG2094>, having been<WG1096> the wife<WG1135> of one<WG1520> man<WG435>, / taken…: or, chosen


btext:
Well reported of<WG3140> for<WG1722> good<WG2570> works<WG2041>; if<WG1487> she have brought up<WG5044> children, if<WG1487> she have lodged strangers<WG3580>, if<WG1487> she have washed<WG3538> the saints'<WG40> feet<WG4228>, if<WG1487> she have relieved<WG1884> the afflicted<WG2346>, if<WG1487> she have diligently followed<WG1872> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the younger<WG3501> widows<WG5503> refuse<WG3868>: for<WG1063> when<WG3752> they have begun to wax wanton against<WG2691> Christ<WG5547>, they will<WG2309> marry<WG1060>;


btext:
Having<WG2192> damnation<WG2917>, because<WG3754> they have cast off<WG114> their first<WG4413> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
And<WG1161><WG2532> withal<WG260> they learn<WG3129> to be idle<WG692>, wandering about<WG4022> from house to house<WG3614>; and<WG1161> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> idle<WG692>, but<WG235> tattlers<WG5397> also<WG2532> and<WG2532> busybodies<WG4021>, speaking<WG2980> things which<WG3588> they ought<WG1163> not<WG3361>.


btext:
I will<WG1014> therefore<WG3767> that the younger women<WG3501> marry<WG1060>, bear children<WG5041>, guide the house<WG3616>, give<WG1325> none<WG3367> occasion<WG874> to the adversary<WG480> to<WG5484> speak reproachfully<WG3059>. / to speak…: Gr. for their railing


btext:
For<WG1063> some<WG5100> are<WG1624> already<WG2235> turned aside<WG1624> after<WG3694> Satan<WG4567>.


btext:
If any<WG1536> man<WG4103> or<WG2228> woman that believeth<WG4103> have<WG2192> widows<WG5503>, let them relieve<WG1884> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> let<WG916> not<WG3361> the church<WG1577> be charged<WG916>; that<WG2443> it may relieve<WG1884> them that are widows<WG5503> indeed<WG3689>.


btext:
Let<WG515> the elders<WG4245> that rule<WG4291> well<WG2573> be counted worthy<WG515> of double<WG1362> honour<WG5092>, especially<WG3122> they who labour<WG2872> in<WG1722> the word<WG3056> and<WG2532> doctrine<WG1319>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the scripture<WG1124> saith<WG3004>, Thou shalt<WG5392> not<WG3756> muzzle<WG5392> the ox<WG1016> that treadeth out the corn<WG248>. And<WG2532>, The labourer<WG2040> is worthy<WG514> of his<WG846> reward<WG3408>.


btext:
Against<WG2596> an elder<WG4245> receive<WG3858> not<WG3361> an accusation<WG2724>, but<WG1508><WG1622> before<WG1909> two<WG1417> or<WG2228> three<WG5140> witnesses<WG3144>. / before: or, under


btext:
Them that sin<WG264> rebuke<WG1651> before<WG1799> all<WG3956>, that<WG2443> others<WG3062> also<WG2532> may<WG2192> fear<WG5401>.


btext:
I charge<WG1263> thee before<WG1799> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> the elect<WG1588> angels<WG32>, that<WG2443> thou observe<WG5442> these things<WG5023> without<WG5565> preferring one before another<WG4299>, doing<WG4160> nothing<WG3367> by<WG2596> partiality<WG4346>. / preferring…: or, prejudice


btext:
Lay<WG2007> hands<WG5495> suddenly<WG5030> on<WG2007> no man<WG3367>, neither<WG3366> be partaker<WG2841> of other<WG245> men's sins<WG266>: keep<WG5083> thyself<WG4572> pure<WG53>.


btext:
Drink<WG5202> no longer<WG3371> water<WG5202>, but<WG235> use<WG5530> a little<WG3641> wine<WG3631> for<WG1223> thy<WG4675> stomach's sake<WG4751> and<WG2532> thine<WG4675> often<WG4437> infirmities<WG769>.


btext:
Some<WG5100> men's<WG444> sins<WG266> are<WG1526> open beforehand<WG4271>, going before<WG4254> to<WG1519> judgment<WG2920>; and<WG1161><WG2532> some<WG5100> men they follow after<WG1872>.


btext:
Likewise<WG5615> also<WG2532> the good<WG2570> works<WG2041> of some are<WG2076> manifest beforehand<WG4271>; and<WG2532> they that are<WG2192> otherwise<WG247> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> be hid<WG2928>.


btext:
Let<WG1526> as many<WG3745> servants<WG1401> as<WG3745> are<WG1526> under<WG5259> the yoke<WG2218> count<WG2233> their own<WG2398> masters<WG1203> worthy<WG514> of all<WG3956> honour<WG5092>, that<WG3363> the name<WG3686> of God<WG2316> and<WG2532> his doctrine<WG1319> be<WG987> not<WG3363> blasphemed<WG987>.


btext:
And<WG1161> they that have<WG2192> believing<WG4103> masters<WG1203>, let them<WG2706> not<WG3361> despise<WG2706> them, because<WG3754> they are<WG1526> brethren<WG80>; but<WG235> rather<WG3123> do them service<WG1398>, because<WG3754> they are<WG1526> faithful<WG4103> and<WG2532> beloved<WG27>, partakers<WG482> of the benefit<WG2108>. These things<WG5023> teach<WG1321> and<WG2532> exhort<WG3870>. / faithful: or, believing


btext:
If any man<WG1536> teach otherwise<WG2085>, and<WG2532> consent<WG4334> not<WG3361> to wholesome<WG5198> words<WG3056>, even the words of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> to the doctrine<WG1319> which is according<WG2596> to godliness<WG2150>;


btext:
He is proud<WG5187>, knowing<WG1987> nothing<WG3367>, but<WG235> doting<WG3552> about<WG4012> questions<WG2214> and<WG2532> strifes of words<WG3055>, whereof<WG1537><WG3739> cometh<WG1096> envy<WG5355>, strife<WG2054>, railings<WG988>, evil<WG4190> surmisings<WG5283>, / proud: or, a fool / doting: or, sick


btext:
Perverse disputings<WG3859> of men<WG444> of corrupt<WG1311> minds<WG3563>, and<WG2532> destitute<WG650> of the truth<WG225>, supposing<WG3543> that gain<WG4200> is<WG1511> godliness<WG2150>: from<WG575> such<WG5108> withdraw thyself<WG868>. / Perverse…: or, Gallings one of another


btext:
But<WG1161> godliness<WG2150> with<WG3326> contentment<WG841> is<WG2076> great<WG3173> gain<WG4200>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we brought<WG1533> nothing<WG3762> into<WG1519> this world<WG2889>, and it is certain<WG1212><WG3754> we can<WG1410> carry<WG1627> nothing<WG3761><WG5100> out<WG1627>.


btext:
And<WG1161> having<WG2192> food<WG1305> and<WG2532> raiment<WG4629> let us be<WG714> therewith<WG5125> content<WG714>.


btext:
But<WG1161> they that will<WG1014> be rich<WG4147> fall<WG1706> into<WG1519> temptation<WG3986> and<WG2532> a snare<WG3803>, and<WG2532> into many<WG4183> foolish<WG453> and<WG2532> hurtful<WG983> lusts<WG1939>, which<WG3748> drown<WG1036> men<WG444> in<WG1519> destruction<WG3639> and<WG2532> perdition<WG684>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the love of money<WG5365> is<WG2076> the root<WG4491> of all<WG3956> evil<WG2556>: which<WG3739> while some<WG5100> coveted after<WG3713>, they have erred<WG635> from<WG575> the faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> pierced<WG4044> themselves<WG1438> through<WG4044> with many<WG4183> sorrows<WG3601>. / erred: or, been seduced


btext:
But<WG1161> thou<WG4771>, O<WG5599> man<WG444> of God<WG2316>, flee<WG5343> these things<WG5023>; and<WG1161> follow after<WG1377> righteousness<WG1343>, godliness<WG2150>, faith<WG4102>, love<WG26>, patience<WG5281>, meekness<WG4236>.


btext:
Fight<WG75> the good<WG2570> fight<WG73> of faith<WG4102>, lay hold on<WG1949> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>, whereunto<WG1519><WG3739> thou art<WG2564> also<WG2532> called<WG2564>, and<WG2532> hast professed<WG3670> a good<WG2570> profession<WG3671> before<WG1799> many<WG4183> witnesses<WG3144>.


btext:
I give<WG3853> thee<WG4671> charge<WG3853> in the sight<WG1799> of God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> quickeneth<WG2227> all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> before Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, who<WG3588> before<WG1909> Pontius<WG4194> Pilate<WG4091> witnessed<WG3140> a good<WG2570> confession<WG3671>; / confession: or, profession


btext:
That thou<WG4571> keep<WG5083> this commandment<WG1785> without spot<WG784>, unrebukeable<WG423>, until<WG3360> the appearing<WG2015> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Which<WG3739> in his<WG2398> times<WG2540> he shall shew<WG1166>, who<WG3588> is the blessed<WG3107> and<WG2532> only<WG3441> Potentate<WG1413>, the King<WG935> of kings<WG936>, and<WG2532> Lord<WG2962> of lords<WG2961>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> only<WG3441> hath<WG2192> immortality<WG110>, dwelling<WG3611> in the light<WG5457> which no man<WG3762> can approach unto<WG676>; whom<WG3739> no man<WG444> hath seen<WG1492>, nor<WG3761> can<WG1410> see<WG1492>: to whom<WG3739> be honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> power<WG2904> everlasting<WG166>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Charge<WG3853> them that are rich<WG4145> in<WG1722> this<WG3568> world<WG165>, that they be<WG5309> not<WG3361> highminded<WG5309>, nor<WG3366> trust<WG1679> in<WG1909> uncertain<WG83> riches<WG4149>, but<WG235> in<WG1722> the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> giveth<WG3930> us<WG2254> richly<WG4146> all things<WG3956> to<WG1519> enjoy<WG619>; / uncertain…: Gr. uncertainty of riches


btext:
That they do good<WG14>, that they be rich<WG4147> in<WG1722> good<WG2570> works<WG2041>, ready to distribute<WG1511><WG2130>, willing to communicate<WG2843>; / willing…: or, sociable


btext:
Laying up in store<WG597> for themselves<WG1438> a good<WG2570> foundation<WG2310> against<WG1519> the time to come<WG3195>, that<WG2443> they may lay hold on<WG1949> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
O<WG5599> Timothy<WG5095>, keep<WG5442> that which is committed to thy trust<WG3872>, avoiding<WG1624> profane<WG952> and vain babblings<WG2757>, and<WG2532> oppositions<WG477> of science<WG1108> falsely so called<WG5581>: / science: Gr. knowledge


btext:
Which<WG3739> some<WG5100> professing<WG1861> have erred<WG795> concerning<WG4012> the faith<WG4102>. Grace<WG5485> be with<WG3326> thee<WG4675>. Amen<WG281>.  / The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> by<WG1223> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, according to<WG2596> the promise<WG1860> of life<WG2222> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>,


btext:
To Timothy<WG5095>, my dearly beloved<WG27> son<WG5043>: Grace<WG5485>, mercy<WG1656>, and peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
I thank<WG2192><WG5485> God<WG2316>, whom<WG3739> I serve<WG3000> from<WG575> my forefathers<WG4269> with<WG1722> pure<WG2513> conscience<WG4893>, that<WG5613> without ceasing<WG88> I have<WG2192> remembrance<WG3417> of<WG4012> thee<WG4675> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> prayers<WG1162> night<WG3571> and<WG2532> day<WG2250>;


btext:
Greatly desiring<WG1971> to see<WG1492> thee<WG4571>, being mindful<WG3415> of thy<WG4675> tears<WG1144>, that<WG2443> I may be filled<WG4137> with joy<WG5479>; / Greatly…: or, remembering thy tears, I greatly desire to see thee that


btext:
When I call<WG2983> to remembrance<WG5280> the unfeigned<WG505> faith<WG4102> that is in<WG1722> thee<WG4671>, which<WG3748> dwelt<WG1774> first<WG4412> in<WG1722> thy<WG4675> grandmother<WG3125> Lois<WG3090>, and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> mother<WG3384> Eunice<WG2131>; and<WG1161> I am persuaded<WG3982> that<WG3754> in<WG1722> thee<WG4671> also<WG2532>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG3739><WG156> I put<WG363> thee<WG4571> in remembrance<WG363> that thou stir up<WG329> the gift<WG5486> of God<WG2316>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> thee<WG4671> by<WG1223> the putting on<WG1936> of my<WG3450> hands<WG5495>.


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> hath<WG1325> not<WG3756> given<WG1325> us<WG2254> the spirit<WG4151> of fear<WG1167>; but<WG235> of power<WG1411>, and<WG2532> of love<WG26>, and<WG2532> of a sound mind<WG4995>.


btext:
Be<WG1870> not<WG3361> thou<WG1870> therefore<WG3767> ashamed<WG1870> of the testimony<WG3142> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>, nor<WG3366> of me<WG1691> his<WG846> prisoner<WG1198>: but<WG235> be thou partaker of the afflictions<WG4777> of the gospel<WG2098> according to<WG2596> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316>;


btext:
Who<WG3588> hath saved<WG4982> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> called<WG2564> us with an holy<WG40> calling<WG2821>, not<WG3756> according to<WG2596> our<WG2257> works<WG2041>, but<WG235> according to<WG2596> his own<WG2398> purpose<WG4286> and<WG2532> grace<WG5485>, which<WG3588> was given<WG1325> us<WG2254> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> before<WG4253> the world began<WG5550><WG166>,


btext:
But<WG1161> is<WG5319> now<WG3568> made manifest<WG5319> by<WG1223> the appearing<WG2015> of our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3303> hath abolished<WG2673> death<WG2288>, and<WG1161> hath brought<WG5461> life<WG2222> and<WG2532> immortality<WG861> to light<WG5461> through<WG1223> the gospel<WG2098>:


btext:
Whereunto<WG1519><WG3739> I<WG1473> am appointed<WG5087> a preacher<WG2783>, and<WG2532> an apostle<WG652>, and<WG2532> a teacher<WG1320> of the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
For<WG1223> the which<WG3739> cause<WG156> I<WG3958> also<WG2532> suffer<WG3958> these things<WG5023>: nevertheless<WG235> I am<WG1870> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG1870>: for<WG1063> I know<WG1492> whom<WG3739> I have believed<WG4100>, and<WG2532> am persuaded<WG3982> that<WG3754> he is<WG2076> able<WG1415> to keep<WG5442> that which I<WG3450> have committed unto him<WG3866> against<WG1519> that<WG1565> day<WG2250>. / believed: or, trusted


btext:
Hold fast<WG2192> the form<WG5296> of sound<WG5198> words<WG3056>, which<WG3739> thou hast heard<WG191> of<WG3844> me<WG1700>, in<WG1722> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> love<WG26> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
That good thing<WG2570> which was committed unto thee<WG3872> keep<WG5442> by<WG1223> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> which<WG3588> dwelleth<WG1774> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>.


btext:
This<WG5124> thou knowest<WG1492>, that<WG3754> all<WG3956> they which are in<WG1722> Asia<WG773> be turned away from<WG654> me<WG3165>; of whom<WG3739> are<WG2076> Phygellus<WG5436> and<WG2532> Hermogenes<WG2061>.


btext:
The Lord<WG2962> give<WG1325> mercy<WG1656> unto the house<WG3624> of Onesiphorus<WG3683>; for<WG3754> he<WG404> oft<WG4178> refreshed<WG404> me<WG3165>, and<WG2532> was<WG1870> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG1870> of my<WG3450> chain<WG254>:


btext:
But<WG235>, when he was<WG1096> in<WG1722> Rome<WG4516>, he sought<WG2212> me<WG3165> out<WG2212> very diligently<WG4706>, and<WG2532> found<WG2147> me.


btext:
The Lord<WG2962> grant<WG1325> unto him<WG846> that he may find<WG2147> mercy<WG1656> of<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962> in<WG1722> that<WG1565> day<WG2250>: and<WG2532> in how many things<WG3745> he ministered unto me<WG1247> at<WG1722> Ephesus<WG2181>, thou<WG4771> knowest<WG1097> very well<WG957>.


btext:
Thou<WG4771> therefore<WG3767>, my<WG3450> son<WG5043>, be strong<WG1743> in<WG1722> the grace<WG5485> that is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the things<WG3739> that thou hast heard<WG191> of<WG3844> me<WG1700> among<WG1223> many<WG4183> witnesses<WG3144>, the same<WG5023> commit thou<WG3908> to faithful<WG4103> men<WG444>, who<WG3748> shall be<WG2071> able<WG2425> to teach<WG1321> others<WG2087> also<WG2532>. / among: or, by


btext:
Thou<WG4771> therefore<WG3767> endure hardness<WG2553>, as<WG5613> a good<WG2570> soldier<WG4757> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
No man<WG3762> that warreth<WG4754> entangleth himself<WG1707> with the affairs<WG4230> of this life<WG979>; that<WG2443> he may please<WG700> him who hath chosen him to be a soldier<WG4758>.


btext:
And<WG1161> if<WG1437> a man<WG5100> also<WG2532> strive<WG118> for masteries, yet is he<WG4737> not<WG3756> crowned<WG4737>, except<WG3362> he strive<WG118> lawfully<WG3545>.


btext:
The husbandman<WG1092> that laboureth<WG2872> must be<WG1163> first<WG4413> partaker<WG3335> of the fruits<WG2590>. / that…: or, labouring first, must be partaker of the fruits


btext:
Consider<WG3539> what<WG3739> I say<WG3004>; and<WG1063> the Lord<WG2962> give<WG1325> thee<WG4671> understanding<WG4907> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
Remember<WG3421> that Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> of<WG1537> the seed<WG4690> of David<WG1138> was raised<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498> according to<WG2596> my<WG3450> gospel<WG2098>:


btext:
Wherein<WG1722><WG3739> I suffer trouble<WG2553>, as<WG5613> an evil doer<WG2557>, even unto<WG3360> bonds<WG1199>; but<WG235> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> is<WG1210> not<WG3756> bound<WG1210>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> I endure<WG5278> all things<WG3956> for<WG1588> the elect's<WG1588> sakes<WG1223>, that<WG2443> they<WG846> may<WG5177> also<WG2532> obtain<WG5177> the salvation<WG4991> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> with<WG3326> eternal<WG166> glory<WG1391>.


btext:
It is a faithful<WG4103> saying<WG3056>: For<WG1063> if<WG1487> we be dead with<WG4880> him, we shall<WG4800> also<WG2532> live with<WG4800> him:


btext:
If<WG1487> we suffer<WG5278>, we shall<WG4821> also<WG2532> reign with<WG4821> him: if<WG1487> we deny<WG720> him, he also<WG2548> will deny<WG720> us<WG2248>:


btext:
If<WG1487> we believe not<WG569>, yet he<WG1565> abideth<WG3306> faithful<WG4103>: he cannot<WG3756><WG1410> deny<WG720> himself<WG1438>.


btext:
Of these things<WG5023> put them in remembrance<WG5279>, charging<WG1263> them before<WG1799> the Lord<WG2962> that they strive<WG3054> not<WG3361> about words<WG3054> to<WG1519> no<WG3762> profit<WG5539>, but to<WG1909> the subverting<WG2692> of the hearers<WG191>.


btext:
Study<WG4704> to shew<WG3936> thyself<WG4572> approved<WG1384> unto God<WG2316>, a workman<WG2040> that needeth not to be ashamed<WG422>, rightly dividing<WG3718> the word<WG3056> of truth<WG225>.


btext:
But<WG1161> shun<WG4026> profane<WG952> and vain babblings<WG2757>: for<WG1063> they will increase<WG4298> unto<WG1909> more<WG4119> ungodliness<WG763>.


btext:
And<WG2532> their<WG846> word<WG3056> will eat<WG2192><WG3542> as<WG5613> doth a canker<WG1044>: of whom<WG3739> is<WG2076> Hymenaeus<WG5211> and<WG2532> Philetus<WG5372>; / canker: or, gangrene


btext:
Who<WG3748> concerning<WG4012> the truth<WG225> have erred<WG795>, saying<WG3004> that the resurrection<WG386> is past<WG1096> already<WG2235>; and<WG2532> overthrow<WG396> the faith<WG4102> of some<WG5100>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG3305> the foundation<WG2310> of God<WG2316> standeth<WG2476> sure<WG4731>, having<WG2192> this<WG5026> seal<WG4973>, The Lord<WG2962> knoweth<WG1097> them that are<WG5607> his<WG846>. And<WG2532>, Let<WG868> every one<WG3956> that nameth<WG3687> the name<WG3686> of Christ<WG5547> depart<WG868> from<WG575> iniquity<WG93>. / sure: or, steady


btext:
But<WG1161> in<WG1722> a great<WG3173> house<WG3614> there are<WG2076> not<WG3756> only<WG3440> vessels<WG4632> of gold<WG5552> and<WG2532> of silver<WG693>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> of wood<WG3585> and<WG2532> of earth<WG3749>; and<WG2532> some<WG3739><WG3303> to<WG1519> honour<WG5092>, and<WG1161> some<WG3739> to<WG1519> dishonour<WG819>.


btext:
If<WG1437> a man<WG5100> therefore<WG3767> purge<WG1571> himself<WG1438> from<WG575> these<WG5130>, he shall be<WG2071> a vessel<WG4632> unto<WG1519> honour<WG5092>, sanctified<WG37>, and<WG2532> meet<WG2173> for the master's use<WG1203>, and prepared<WG2090> unto<WG1519> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041>.


btext:
Flee<WG5343> also<WG1161> youthful<WG3512> lusts<WG1939>: but<WG1161> follow<WG1377> righteousness<WG1343>, faith<WG4102>, charity<WG26>, peace<WG1515>, with<WG3326> them that call on<WG1941> the Lord<WG2962> out of<WG1537> a pure<WG2513> heart<WG2588>.


btext:
But<WG1161> foolish<WG3474> and<WG2532> unlearned<WG521> questions<WG2214> avoid<WG3868>, knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> they do gender<WG1080> strifes<WG3163>.


btext:
And<WG1161> the servant<WG1401> of the Lord<WG2962> must<WG1163> not<WG3756> strive<WG3164>; but<WG235> be<WG1511> gentle<WG2261> unto<WG4314> all<WG3956> men, apt to teach<WG1317>, patient<WG420>, / patient: or, forbearing


btext:
In<WG1722> meekness<WG4236> instructing<WG3811> those that oppose themselves<WG475>; if<WG3379> God<WG2316> peradventure<WG3379> will give<WG1325> them<WG846> repentance<WG3341> to<WG1519> the acknowledging<WG1922> of the truth<WG225>;


btext:
And<WG2532> that they may recover themselves<WG366> out of<WG1537> the snare<WG3803> of the devil<WG1228>, who are taken captive<WG2221> by<WG5259> him<WG846> at<WG1519> his<WG1565> will<WG2307>. / recover…: Gr. awake / taken…: Gr. taken alive


btext:
This<WG5124> know<WG1097> also<WG1161>, that<WG3754> in<WG1722> the last<WG2078> days<WG2250> perilous<WG5467> times<WG2540> shall come<WG1764>.


btext:
For<WG1063> men<WG444> shall be<WG2071> lovers of their own selves<WG5367>, covetous<WG5366>, boasters<WG213>, proud<WG5244>, blasphemers<WG989>, disobedient<WG545> to parents<WG1118>, unthankful<WG884>, unholy<WG462>,


btext:
Without natural affection<WG794>, trucebreakers<WG786>, false accusers<WG1228>, incontinent<WG193>, fierce<WG434>, despisers of those that are good<WG865>, / false…: or, one who foments strife


btext:
Traitors<WG4273>, heady<WG4312>, highminded<WG5187>, lovers of pleasures<WG5369> more<WG3123> than<WG2228> lovers of God<WG5377>;


btext:
Having<WG2192> a form<WG3446> of godliness<WG2150>, but<WG1161> denying<WG720> the power<WG1411> thereof<WG846>: from<WG2532> such<WG5128> turn away<WG665>.


btext:
For<WG1063> of<WG1537> this sort<WG5130> are they<WG1526> which creep<WG1744> into<WG1519> houses<WG3614>, and<WG2532> lead captive<WG162> silly women<WG1133> laden<WG4987> with sins<WG266>, led away<WG71> with divers<WG4164> lusts<WG1939>,


btext:
Ever<WG3842> learning<WG3129>, and<WG2532> never<WG3368> able<WG1410> to come<WG2064> to<WG1519> the knowledge<WG1922> of the truth<WG225>.


btext:
<WG3739> Now<WG1161> as<WG5158> Jannes<WG2389> and<WG2532> Jambres<WG2387> withstood<WG436> Moses<WG3475>, so<WG3779> do<WG436> these<WG3778> also<WG2532> resist<WG436> the truth<WG225>: men<WG444> of corrupt<WG2704> minds<WG3563>, reprobate<WG96> concerning<WG4012> the faith<WG4102>. / reprobate: or, of no judgment / reprobate: or, of no judgment


btext:
But<WG235> they shall proceed<WG4298> no<WG3756> further<WG1909><WG4119>: for<WG1063> their<WG846> folly<WG454> shall be<WG2071> manifest<WG1552> unto all<WG3956> men, as<WG5613> theirs<WG1565> also<WG2532> was<WG1096>.


btext:
But<WG1161> thou<WG4771> hast fully known<WG3877> my<WG3450> doctrine<WG1319>, manner of life<WG72>, purpose<WG4286>, faith<WG4102>, longsuffering<WG3115>, charity<WG26>, patience<WG5281>, / fully…: or, been a diligent follower of


btext:
Persecutions<WG1375>, afflictions<WG3804>, which<WG3634> came<WG1096> unto me<WG3427> at<WG1722> Antioch<WG490>, at<WG1722> Iconium<WG2430>, at<WG1722> Lystra<WG3082>; what<WG3634> persecutions<WG1375> I endured<WG5297>: but<WG2532> out of<WG1537> them all<WG3956> the Lord<WG2962> delivered<WG4506> me<WG3165>.


btext:
Yea<WG1161>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> that will<WG2309> live<WG2198> godly<WG2153> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424> shall suffer persecution<WG1377>.


btext:
But<WG1161> evil<WG4190> men<WG444> and<WG2532> seducers<WG1114> shall wax<WG4298> worse and worse<WG1909><WG5501>, deceiving<WG4105>, and<WG2532> being deceived<WG4105>.


btext:
But<WG1161> continue<WG3306> thou<WG4771> in<WG1722> the things which<WG3739> thou hast learned<WG3129> and<WG2532> hast been assured of<WG4104>, knowing<WG1492> of<WG3844> whom<WG5101> thou hast learned<WG3129> them;


btext:
And<WG2532> that<WG3754> from<WG575> a child<WG1025> thou hast known<WG1492> the holy<WG2413> scriptures<WG1121>, which<WG3588> are able<WG1410> to make<WG4679> thee<WG4571> wise<WG4679> unto<WG1519> salvation<WG4991> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
All<WG3956> scripture<WG1124> is given by inspiration of God<WG2315>, and<WG2532> is profitable<WG5624> for<WG4314> doctrine<WG1319>, for<WG4314> reproof<WG1650>, for<WG4314> correction<WG1882>, for<WG4314> instruction<WG3809> in<WG1722> righteousness<WG1343>:


btext:
That<WG2443> the man<WG444> of God<WG2316> may be<WG5600> perfect<WG739>, throughly furnished<WG1822> unto<WG4314> all<WG3956> good<WG18> works<WG2041>. / throughly…: or, perfected


btext:
I<WG1473> charge<WG1263> thee therefore<WG3767> before<WG1799> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3588> shall<WG3195> judge<WG2919> the quick<WG2198> and<WG2532> the dead<WG3498> at<WG2596> his<WG846> appearing<WG2015> and<WG2532> his<WG846> kingdom<WG932>;


btext:
Preach<WG2784> the word<WG3056>; be instant<WG2186> in season<WG2122>, out of season<WG171>; reprove<WG1651>, rebuke<WG2008>, exhort<WG3870> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> longsuffering<WG3115> and<WG2532> doctrine<WG1322>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the time<WG2540> will come<WG2071> when<WG3753> they will<WG430> not<WG3756> endure<WG430> sound<WG5198> doctrine<WG1319>; but<WG235> after<WG2596> their own<WG2398> lusts<WG1939> shall they heap<WG2002> to themselves<WG1438> teachers<WG1320>, having itching<WG2833> ears<WG189>;


btext:
And<WG2532> they shall turn away<WG3303><WG654> their ears<WG189> from<WG575> the truth<WG225>, and<WG1161> shall be turned<WG1624> unto<WG1909> fables<WG3454>.


btext:
But<WG1161> watch<WG3525> thou<WG4771> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956>, endure afflictions<WG2553>, do<WG4160> the work<WG2041> of an evangelist<WG2099>, make full proof<WG4135> of thy<WG4675> ministry<WG1248>. / make…: or, fulfil


btext:
For<WG1063> I<WG1473> am<WG4689> now<WG2235> ready to be offered<WG4689>, and<WG2532> the time<WG2540> of my<WG1699> departure<WG359> is at hand<WG2186>.


btext:
I have fought<WG75> a good<WG2570> fight<WG73>, I have finished<WG5055> my course<WG1408>, I have kept<WG5083> the faith<WG4102>:


btext:
Henceforth<WG3063> there is laid up<WG606> for me<WG3427> a crown<WG4735> of righteousness<WG1343>, which<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962>, the righteous<WG1342> judge<WG2923>, shall give<WG591> me<WG3427> at<WG1722> that<WG1565> day<WG2250>: and<WG1161> not<WG3756> to me<WG1698> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> unto all them<WG3956> also<WG2532> that love<WG25> his<WG846> appearing<WG2015>.


btext:
For<WG1063> Demas<WG1214> hath forsaken<WG1459> me<WG3165>, having loved<WG25> this present<WG3568> world<WG165>, and<WG2532> is departed<WG4198> unto<WG1519> Thessalonica<WG2332>; Crescens<WG2913> to<WG1519> Galatia<WG1053>, Titus<WG5103> unto<WG1519> Dalmatia<WG1149>.


btext:
Only<WG3441> Luke<WG3065> is<WG2076> with<WG3326> me<WG1700>. Take<WG353> Mark<WG3138>, and bring him<WG71> with<WG3326> thee<WG4572>: for<WG1063> he is<WG2076> profitable<WG2173> to me<WG3427> for<WG1519> the ministry<WG1248>.


btext:
The cloke<WG5341> that<WG3739> I left<WG620> at<WG1722> Troas<WG5174> with<WG3844> Carpus<WG2591>, when thou comest<WG2064>, bring<WG5342> with thee, and<WG2532> the books<WG975>, but especially<WG3122> the parchments<WG3200>.


btext:
Alexander<WG223> the coppersmith<WG5471> did<WG1731> me<WG3427> much<WG4183> evil<WG2556>: the Lord<WG2962> reward<WG591> him<WG846> according to<WG2596> his<WG846> works<WG2041>:


btext:
Of whom<WG3739> be<WG5442> thou<WG4771> ware<WG5442> also<WG2532>; for<WG1063> he hath<WG436> greatly<WG3029> withstood<WG436> our<WG2251> words<WG3056>. / our words: or, our preachings


btext:
At<WG1722> my<WG3450> first<WG4413> answer<WG627> no man<WG3762> stood<WG4836> with me<WG3427>, but<WG235> all<WG3956> men forsook<WG1459> me<WG3165>: I pray God that it may<WG3049> not<WG3361> be laid<WG3049> to their charge<WG846>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WG1161> the Lord<WG2962> stood<WG3936> with me<WG3427>, and<WG2532> strengthened<WG1743> me<WG3165>; that<WG2443> by<WG1223> me<WG1700> the preaching<WG2782> might be fully known<WG4135>, and<WG2532> that all<WG3956> the Gentiles<WG1484> might hear<WG191>: and<WG2532> I was delivered<WG4506> out of<WG1537> the mouth<WG4750> of the lion<WG3023>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> shall deliver<WG4506> me<WG3165> from<WG575> every<WG3956> evil<WG4190> work<WG2041>, and<WG2532> will preserve<WG4982> me unto<WG1519> his<WG846> heavenly<WG2032> kingdom<WG932>: to whom<WG3739> be glory<WG1391> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> Prisca<WG4251> and<WG2532> Aquila<WG207>, and<WG2532> the household<WG3624> of Onesiphorus<WG3683>.


btext:
Erastus<WG2037> abode<WG3306> at<WG1722> Corinth<WG2882>: but<WG1161> Trophimus<WG5161> have I left<WG620> at<WG1722> Miletum<WG3399> sick<WG770>.


btext:
Do thy diligence<WG4704> to come<WG2064> before<WG4253> winter<WG5494>. Eubulus<WG2103> greeteth<WG782> thee<WG4571>, and<WG2532> Pudens<WG4227>, and<WG2532> Linus<WG3044>, and<WG2532> Claudia<WG2803>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the brethren<WG80>.


btext:
The Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> thy<WG4675> spirit<WG4151>. Grace<WG5485> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216>. Amen<WG281>.  / The second <i>epistle</i> unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, a servant<WG1401> of God<WG2316>, and<WG1161> an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, according to<WG2596> the faith<WG4102> of God's<WG2316> elect<WG1588>, and<WG2532> the acknowledging<WG1922> of the truth<WG225> which<WG3588> is after<WG2596> godliness<WG2150>;


btext:
In<WG1909> hope<WG1680> of eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>, which<WG3739> God<WG2316>, that cannot lie<WG893>, promised<WG1861> before<WG4253> the world<WG166> began<WG5550>; / In: or, For


btext:
But<WG1161> hath<WG5319> in due<WG2398> times<WG2540> manifested<WG5319> his<WG846> word<WG3056> through<WG1722> preaching<WG2782>, which<WG3739> is committed<WG4100> unto me<WG1473> according to<WG2596> the commandment<WG2003> of God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990>;


btext:
To Titus<WG5103>, mine own<WG1103> son<WG5043> after<WG2596> the common<WG2839> faith<WG4102>: Grace<WG5485>, mercy<WG1656>, and peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990>.


btext:
For this<WG5127> cause<WG5484> left I<WG2641> thee<WG4571> in<WG1722> Crete<WG2914>, that<WG2443> thou shouldest set in order<WG1930> the things that are wanting<WG3007>, and<WG2532> ordain<WG2525> elders<WG4245> in every<WG2596> city<WG4172>, as<WG5613> I<WG1473> had appointed<WG1299> thee<WG4671>: / wanting: or, left undone


btext:
If any<WG1536> be<WG2076> blameless<WG410>, the husband<WG435> of one<WG3391> wife<WG1135>, having<WG2192> faithful<WG4103> children<WG5043> not<WG3361> accused<WG1722><WG2724> of riot<WG810> or<WG2228> unruly<WG506>.


btext:
For<WG1063> a bishop<WG1985> must<WG1163> be<WG1511> blameless<WG410>, as<WG5613> the steward<WG3623> of God<WG2316>; not<WG3361> selfwilled<WG829>, not<WG3361> soon angry<WG3711>, not<WG3361> given to wine<WG3943>, no<WG3361> striker<WG4131>, not<WG3361> given to filthy lucre<WG146>;


btext:
But<WG235> a lover of hospitality<WG5382>, a lover of good men<WG5358>, sober<WG4998>, just<WG1342>, holy<WG3741>, temperate<WG1468>; / men: or, things


btext:
Holding fast<WG472> the faithful<WG4103> word<WG3056> as<WG2596> he hath been taught<WG1322>, that<WG2443> he may be<WG5600> able<WG1415> by<WG1722> sound<WG5198> doctrine<WG1319> both<WG2532> to exhort<WG3870> and<WG2532> to convince<WG1651> the gainsayers<WG483>. / as…: or, in teaching


btext:
For<WG1063> there are<WG1526> many<WG4183> unruly<WG506> and<WG2532> vain talkers<WG3151> and<WG2532> deceivers<WG5423>, specially<WG3122> they of<WG1537> the circumcision<WG4061>:


btext:
Whose<WG3739> mouths<WG1993> must<WG1163> be stopped<WG1993>, who<WG3748> subvert<WG396> whole<WG3650> houses<WG3624>, teaching<WG1321> things which<WG3739> they ought<WG1163> not<WG3361>, for<WG5484> filthy<WG150> lucre's<WG2771> sake<WG5484>.


btext:
One<WG5100> of<WG1537> themselves<WG846>, even a prophet<WG4396> of their<WG846> own<WG2398>, said<WG2036>, The Cretians<WG2912> are alway<WG104> liars<WG5583>, evil<WG2556> beasts<WG2342>, slow<WG692> bellies<WG1064>.


btext:
This<WG3778> witness<WG3141> is<WG2076> true<WG227>. Wherefore<WG1223><WG3739><WG156> rebuke<WG1651> them<WG846> sharply<WG664>, that<WG2443> they may be sound<WG5198> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102>;


btext:
Not<WG3361> giving heed<WG4337> to Jewish<WG2451> fables<WG3454>, and<WG2532> commandments<WG1785> of men<WG444>, that turn from<WG654> the truth<WG225>.


btext:
Unto the pure<WG2513> all things<WG3956> are pure<WG3303><WG2513>: but<WG1161> unto them that are defiled<WG3392> and<WG2532> unbelieving<WG571> is nothing<WG3762> pure<WG2513>; but<WG235> even<WG2532> their<WG846> mind<WG3563> and<WG2532> conscience<WG4893> is defiled<WG3392>.


btext:
They profess<WG3670> that they know<WG1492> God<WG2316>; but<WG1161> in works<WG2041> they deny<WG720> him, being<WG5607> abominable<WG947>, and<WG2532> disobedient<WG545>, and<WG2532> unto<WG4314> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041> reprobate<WG96>. / reprobate: or, void of judgment


btext:
But<WG1161> speak<WG2980> thou<WG4771> the things which<WG3739> become<WG4241> sound<WG5198> doctrine<WG1319>:


btext:
That the aged men<WG4246> be<WG1511> sober<WG3524>, grave<WG4586>, temperate<WG4998>, sound<WG5198> in faith<WG4102>, in charity<WG26>, in patience<WG5281>. / sober: or, vigilant


btext:
The aged women<WG4247> likewise<WG5615>, that they be in<WG1722> behaviour<WG2688> as becometh holiness<WG2412>, not<WG3361> false accusers<WG1228>, not<WG3361> given<WG1402> to much<WG4183> wine<WG3631>, teachers of good things<WG2567>; / holiness: or, holy women / false…: or, one who foments strife


btext:
That<WG2443> they may teach<WG4994> the young women<WG3501> to be<WG1511> sober<WG4994>, to love their husbands<WG5362>, to love their children<WG5388>, / sober: or, wise


btext:
To be discreet<WG4998>, chaste<WG53>, keepers at home<WG3626>, good<WG18>, obedient<WG5293> to their own<WG2398> husbands<WG435>, that<WG3363> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> be<WG987> not<WG3363> blasphemed<WG987>.


btext:
Young men<WG3501> likewise<WG5615> exhort<WG3870> to be sober minded<WG4993>. / sober…: or, discreet


btext:
In<WG4012> all things<WG3956> shewing<WG3930> thyself<WG4572> a pattern<WG5179> of good<WG2570> works<WG2041>: in<WG1722> doctrine<WG1319> shewing uncorruptness<WG90>, gravity<WG4587>, sincerity<WG861>,


btext:
Sound<WG5199> speech<WG3056>, that cannot be condemned<WG176>; that<WG2443> he that is of<WG1537> the contrary part<WG1727> may be ashamed<WG1788>, having<WG2192> no<WG3367> evil<WG5337> thing<WG3367> to say<WG3004> of<WG4012> you<WG5216>.


btext:
Exhort servants<WG1401> to be obedient<WG5293> unto their own<WG2398> masters<WG1203>, and to<WG1511> please them well<WG2101> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> things; not<WG3361> answering again<WG483>; / answering…: or, gainsaying


btext:
Not<WG3361> purloining<WG3557>, but<WG235> shewing<WG1731> all<WG3956> good<WG18> fidelity<WG4102>; that<WG2443> they may adorn<WG2885> the doctrine<WG1319> of God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> that bringeth salvation<WG4992> hath appeared<WG2014> to all<WG3956> men<WG444>, / hath…: or, to all men, hath appeared


btext:
Teaching<WG3811> us<WG2248> that<WG2443>, denying<WG720> ungodliness<WG763> and<WG2532> worldly<WG2886> lusts<WG1939>, we should live<WG2198> soberly<WG4996><WG2532>, righteously<WG1346>, and<WG2532> godly<WG2153>, in<WG1722> this present<WG3568> world<WG165>;


btext:
Looking for<WG4327> that blessed<WG3107> hope<WG1680>, and<WG2532> the glorious<WG1391> appearing<WG2015> of the great<WG3173> God<WG2316> and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>; / glorious…: Gr. the appearance of the glory of the great God, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ


btext:
Who<WG3739> gave<WG1325> himself<WG1438> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>, that<WG2443> he might redeem<WG3084> us<WG2248> from<WG575> all<WG3956> iniquity<WG458>, and<WG2532> purify<WG2511> unto himself<WG1438> a peculiar<WG4041> people<WG2992>, zealous<WG2207> of good<WG2570> works<WG2041>.


btext:
These things<WG5023> speak<WG2980>, and<WG2532> exhort<WG3870>, and<WG2532> rebuke<WG1651> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> authority<WG2003>. Let<WG4065> no man<WG3367> despise<WG4065> thee<WG4675>.


btext:
Put<WG5279> them<WG846> in mind<WG5279> to be subject<WG5293> to principalities<WG746> and<WG2532> powers<WG1849>, to obey magistrates<WG3980>, to be<WG1511> ready<WG2092> to<WG4314> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041>,


btext:
To speak evil of<WG987> no man<WG3367>, to be<WG1511> no brawlers<WG269>, but gentle<WG1933>, shewing<WG1731> all<WG3956> meekness<WG4236> unto<WG4314> all<WG3956> men<WG444>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we ourselves<WG2249> also<WG2532> were<WG2258><WG453> sometimes<WG4218> foolish<WG453>, disobedient<WG545>, deceived<WG4105>, serving<WG1398> divers<WG4164> lusts<WG1939> and<WG2532> pleasures<WG2237>, living<WG1236> in<WG1722> malice<WG2549> and<WG2532> envy<WG5355>, hateful<WG4767>, and hating<WG3404> one another<WG240>.


btext:
But<WG1161> after<WG3753> that the kindness<WG5544> and<WG2532> love<WG5363> of God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990> toward man<WG5363> appeared<WG2014>, / love: or, pity


btext:
Not<WG3756> by<WG1537> works<WG2041> of<WG1722> righteousness<WG1343> which<WG3739> we<WG2249> have done<WG4160>, but<WG235> according to<WG2596> his<WG846> mercy<WG1656> he saved<WG4982> us<WG2248>, by<WG1223> the washing<WG3067> of regeneration<WG3824>, and<WG2532> renewing<WG342> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>;


btext:
Which<WG3739> he shed<WG1632> on<WG1909> us<WG2248> abundantly<WG4146> through<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990>; / abundantly: Gr. richly


btext:
That<WG2443> being justified by<WG1344> his<WG1565> grace<WG5485>, we should be made<WG1096> heirs<WG2818> according to<WG2596> the hope<WG1680> of eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
This is a faithful<WG4103> saying<WG3056>, and<WG2532> these things<WG4012><WG5130> I will<WG1014> that thou<WG4571> affirm constantly<WG1226>, that<WG2443> they which have believed<WG4100> in God<WG2316> might be careful<WG5431> to maintain<WG4291> good<WG2570> works<WG2041>. These things<WG5023> are<WG2076> good<WG2570> and<WG2532> profitable<WG5624> unto men<WG444>.


btext:
But<WG1161> avoid<WG4026> foolish<WG3474> questions<WG2214>, and<WG2532> genealogies<WG1076>, and<WG2532> contentions<WG2054>, and<WG2532> strivings about<WG3163> the law<WG3544>; for<WG1063> they are<WG1526> unprofitable<WG512> and<WG2532> vain<WG3152>.


btext:
A man<WG444> that is an heretick<WG141> after<WG3326> the first<WG3391> and<WG2532> second<WG1208> admonition<WG3559> reject<WG3868>;


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> he that is such<WG5108> is subverted<WG1612>, and<WG2532> sinneth<WG264>, being<WG5607> condemned of himself<WG843>.


btext:
When<WG3752> I shall send<WG3992> Artemas<WG734> unto<WG4314> thee<WG4571>, or<WG2228> Tychicus<WG5190>, be diligent<WG4704> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> me<WG3165> to<WG1519> Nicopolis<WG3533>: for<WG1063> I have determined<WG2919> there<WG1563> to winter<WG3914>.


btext:
Bring<WG4311> Zenas<WG2211> the lawyer<WG3544> and<WG2532> Apollos<WG625> on their journey<WG4311> diligently<WG4709>, that<WG2443> nothing<WG3367> be wanting<WG3007> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG1161> let<WG3129> ours<WG2251> also<WG2532> learn<WG3129> to maintain<WG4291> good<WG2570> works<WG2041> for<WG1519> necessary<WG316> uses<WG5532>, that<WG3363> they be<WG5600> not<WG3363> unfruitful<WG175>. / maintain…: or, profess honest trades


btext:
All<WG3956> that are with<WG3326> me<WG1700> salute<WG782> thee<WG4571>. Greet<WG782> them that love<WG5368> us<WG2248> in<WG1722> the faith<WG4102>. Grace<WG5485> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>. Amen<WG281>.  / It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.


btext:
Paul<WG3972>, a prisoner<WG1198> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> Timothy<WG5095> our brother<WG80>, unto Philemon<WG5371> our<WG2257> dearly beloved<WG27>, and<WG2532> fellowlabourer<WG4904>,


btext:
And<WG2532> to our beloved<WG27> Apphia<WG682>, and<WG2532> Archippus<WG751> our<WG2257> fellowsoldier<WG4961>, and<WG2532> to the church<WG1577> in<WG2596> thy<WG4675> house<WG3624>:


btext:
Grace<WG5485> to you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
I thank<WG2168> my<WG3450> God<WG2316>, making<WG4160> mention<WG3417> of thee<WG4675> always<WG3842> in<WG1909> my<WG3450> prayers<WG4335>,


btext:
Hearing<WG191> of thy<WG4675> love<WG26> and<WG2532> faith<WG4102>, which<WG3739> thou hast<WG2192> toward<WG4314> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, and<WG2532> toward<WG1519> all<WG3956> saints<WG40>;


btext:
That<WG3704> the communication<WG2842> of thy<WG4675> faith<WG4102> may become<WG1096> effectual<WG1756> by<WG1722> the acknowledging<WG1922> of every<WG3956> good thing<WG18> which<WG3588> is in<WG1722> you<WG5213> in<WG1519> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we have<WG2192> great<WG4183> joy<WG5485> and<WG2532> consolation<WG3874> in<WG1909> thy<WG4675> love<WG26>, because<WG3754> the bowels<WG4698> of the saints<WG40> are refreshed<WG373> by<WG1223> thee<WG4675>, brother<WG80>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352>, though I might be<WG2192> much<WG4183> bold<WG3954> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> to enjoin<WG2004> thee<WG4671> that which is convenient<WG433>,


btext:
Yet for<WG1223> love's<WG26> sake I<WG3870> rather<WG3123> beseech<WG3870> thee, being<WG5607> such an one<WG5108> as<WG5613> Paul<WG3972> the aged<WG4246>, and<WG1161> now<WG3570> also<WG2532> a prisoner<WG1198> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
I beseech<WG3870> thee<WG4571> for<WG4012> my<WG1699> son<WG5043> Onesimus<WG3682>, whom<WG3739> I have begotten<WG1080> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199>:


btext:
Which<WG3588> in time past<WG4218> was<WG890> to thee<WG4671> unprofitable<WG890>, but<WG1161> now<WG3570> profitable<WG2173> to thee<WG4671> and<WG2532> to me<WG1698>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> I have sent again<WG375>: thou<WG4771> therefore<WG1161> receive<WG4355> him<WG846>, that is<WG5123>, mine own<WG1699> bowels<WG4698>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> I<WG1473> would<WG1014> have retained<WG2722> with<WG4314> me<WG1683>, that<WG2443> in thy<WG4675> stead<WG5228> he might have ministered<WG1247> unto me<WG3427> in<WG1722> the bonds<WG1199> of the gospel<WG2098>:


btext:
But<WG1161> without<WG5565> thy<WG4674> mind<WG1106> would<WG2309> I do<WG4160> nothing<WG3762>; that<WG3363> thy<WG4675> benefit<WG18> should<WG5600> not<WG3363> be<WG5600> as<WG5613> it were of<WG2596> necessity<WG318>, but<WG235> willingly<WG1595><WG2596>.


btext:
For<WG1063><WG1223> perhaps<WG5029> he<WG5563> therefore<WG5124> departed<WG5563> for<WG4314> a season<WG5610>, that<WG2443> thou shouldest receive<WG568> him<WG846> for ever<WG166>;


btext:
Not now<WG3765> as<WG5613> a servant<WG1401>, but<WG235> above<WG5228> a servant<WG1401>, a brother<WG80> beloved<WG27>, specially<WG3122> to me<WG1698>, but<WG1161> how much<WG4214> more<WG3123> unto thee<WG4671>, both<WG2532> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>?


btext:
If<WG1487> thou count<WG2192> me<WG1691> therefore<WG3767> a partner<WG2844>, receive<WG4355> him<WG846> as<WG5613> myself<WG1691>.


btext:
If<WG1161><WG1487> he hath wronged<WG91> thee<WG4571>, or<WG2228> oweth<WG3784> thee ought<WG5100>, put<WG1677> that<WG5124> on<WG1677> mine account<WG1698>;


btext:
I<WG1473> Paul<WG3972> have written<WG1125> it with mine own<WG1699> hand<WG5495>, I<WG1473> will repay<WG661> it: albeit<WG3363> I do<WG3004> not<WG3363> say<WG3004> to thee<WG4671> how<WG3754> thou owest<WG4359> unto me<WG3427> even<WG2532> thine own self<WG4572> besides<WG4359>.


btext:
Yea<WG3483>, brother<WG80>, let<WG3685> me<WG1473> have joy<WG3685> of thee<WG4675> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>: refresh<WG373> my<WG3450> bowels<WG4698> in<WG1722> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
Having confidence<WG3982> in thy<WG4675> obedience<WG5218> I wrote<WG1125> unto thee<WG4671>, knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> thou wilt<WG4160> also<WG2532> do<WG4160> more than<WG3739><WG5228> I say<WG3004>.


btext:
But<WG1161> withal<WG260> prepare<WG2090> me<WG3427> also<WG2532> a lodging<WG3578>: for<WG1063> I trust<WG1679> that<WG3754> through<WG1223> your<WG5216> prayers<WG4335> I shall be given<WG5483> unto you<WG5213>.


btext:
There salute<WG782> thee<WG4571> Epaphras<WG1889>, my<WG3450> fellowprisoner<WG4869> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>;


btext:
Marcus<WG3138>, Aristarchus<WG708>, Demas<WG1214>, Lucas<WG3065>, my<WG3450> fellowlabourers<WG4904>.


btext:
The grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> be with<WG3326> your<WG5216> spirit<WG4151>. Amen<WG281>.  / Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant.


btext:
God<WG2316>, who at sundry times<WG4181> and<WG2532> in divers manners<WG4187> spake<WG2980> in time past<WG3819> unto the fathers<WG3962> by<WG1722> the prophets<WG4396>,


btext:
Hath<WG2980> in<WG1909> these<WG5130> last<WG2078> days<WG2250> spoken<WG2980> unto us<WG2254> by<WG1722> his Son<WG5207>, whom<WG3739> he hath appointed<WG5087> heir<WG2818> of all things<WG3956>, by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> he made<WG4160> the worlds<WG165>;


btext:
Who<WG3739> being<WG5607> the brightness<WG541> of his glory<WG1391>, and<WG2532> the express image<WG5481> of his<WG846> person<WG5287>, and<WG5037> upholding<WG5342> all things<WG3956> by the word<WG4487> of his<WG846> power<WG1411>, when he had<WG4160><WG2512> by<WG1223> himself<WG1438> purged<WG4160><WG2512> our<WG2257> sins<WG266>, sat down<WG2523> on<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of the Majesty<WG3172> on<WG1722> high<WG5308>;


btext:
Being made<WG1096> so much<WG5118> better than<WG2909> the angels<WG32>, as<WG3745> he hath by inheritance obtained<WG2816> a more excellent<WG1313> name<WG3686> than<WG3844> they<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> unto which<WG5101> of the angels<WG32> said he<WG2036> at any time<WG4218>, Thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> my<WG3450> Son<WG5207>, this day<WG4594> have<WG1080> I<WG1473> begotten<WG1080> thee<WG4571>? And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, I<WG1473> will be<WG2071> to<WG1519> him<WG846> a Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> he<WG846> shall be<WG2071> to<WG1519> me<WG3427> a Son<WG5207>?


btext:
And<WG1161> again<WG3825>, when<WG3752> he bringeth in<WG1521> the firstbegotten<WG4416> into<WG1519> the world<WG3625>, he saith<WG3004>, And<WG2532> let<WG4352> all<WG3956> the angels<WG32> of God<WG2316> worship<WG4352> him<WG846>. / again…: or, when he bringeth again


btext:
And<WG2532> of<WG4314><WG3303> the angels<WG32> he saith<WG3004>, Who maketh<WG4160> his<WG846> angels<WG32> spirits<WG4151>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> ministers<WG3011> a flame<WG5395> of fire<WG4442>. / And of: Gr. And unto


btext:
But<WG1161> unto<WG4314> the Son<WG5207> he saith, Thy<WG4675> throne<WG2362>, O God<WG2316>, is for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>: a sceptre<WG4464> of righteousness<WG2118> is the sceptre<WG4464> of thy<WG4675> kingdom<WG932>. / righteousness: Gr. rightness, or, straightness


btext:
Thou hast loved<WG25> righteousness<WG1343>, and<WG2532> hated<WG3404> iniquity<WG458>; therefore<WG1223><WG5124> God<WG2316>, even thy<WG4675> God<WG2316>, hath anointed<WG5548> thee<WG4571> with the oil<WG1637> of gladness<WG20> above<WG3844> thy<WG4675> fellows<WG3353>.


btext:
And<WG2532>, Thou<WG4771>, Lord<WG2962>, in<WG2596> the beginning<WG746> hast laid the foundation<WG2311> of the earth<WG1093>; and<WG2532> the heavens<WG3772> are<WG1526> the works<WG2041> of thine<WG4675> hands<WG5495>:


btext:
They<WG846> shall perish<WG622>; but<WG1161> thou<WG4771> remainest<WG1265>; and<WG2532> they all<WG3956> shall wax old<WG3822> as<WG5613> doth a garment<WG2440>;


btext:
And<WG2532> as<WG5616> a vesture<WG4018> shalt thou fold<WG1667> them<WG846> up<WG1667>, and<WG2532> they shall be changed<WG236>: but<WG1161> thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> the same<WG846>, and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> years<WG2094> shall<WG1587> not<WG3756> fail<WG1587>.


btext:
But<WG1161> to<WG4314> which<WG5101> of the angels<WG32> said he<WG2046> at any time<WG4218>, Sit<WG2521> on<WG1537> my<WG3450> right hand<WG1188>, until<WG302><WG2193> I make<WG5087> thine<WG4675> enemies<WG2190> thy<WG4675> footstool<WG5286><WG4228>?


btext:
Are they<WG1526> not<WG3780> all<WG3956> ministering<WG3010> spirits<WG4151>, sent forth<WG649> to<WG1519> minister<WG1248> for<WG1223> them who shall<WG3195> be heirs of<WG2816> salvation<WG4991>?


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> we<WG2248> ought<WG1163> to give the more earnest<WG4056> heed<WG4337> to the things which we have heard<WG191>, lest at any time<WG3379> we should let them slip<WG3901>. / let…: Gr. run out as leaking vessels


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the word<WG3056> spoken<WG2980> by<WG1223> angels<WG32> was<WG1096> stedfast<WG949>, and<WG2532> every<WG3956> transgression<WG3847> and<WG2532> disobedience<WG3876> received<WG2983> a just<WG1738> recompence of reward<WG3405>;


btext:
How<WG4459> shall we<WG2249> escape<WG1628>, if we neglect<WG272> so great<WG5082> salvation<WG4991>; which<WG3748> at the first<WG746> began<WG2983> to be spoken<WG2980> by<WG1223> the Lord<WG2962>, and was confirmed<WG950> unto<WG1519> us<WG2248> by<WG5259> them that heard<WG191> him;


btext:
God<WG2316> also bearing them witness<WG4901>, both<WG5037> with signs<WG4592> and<WG2532> wonders<WG5059>, and<WG2532> with divers<WG4164> miracles<WG1411>, and<WG2532> gifts<WG3311> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>, according to<WG2596> his own<WG846> will<WG2308>? / gifts: or, distributions


btext:
For<WG1063> unto the angels<WG32> hath he<WG5293> not<WG3756> put in subjection<WG5293> the world<WG3625> to come<WG3195>, whereof<WG4012><WG3739> we speak<WG2980>.


btext:
But<WG1161> one<WG5100> in a certain place<WG4225> testified<WG1263>, saying<WG3004>, What<WG5101> is<WG2076> man<WG444>, that<WG3754> thou art mindful<WG3403> of him<WG846>? or<WG2228> the son<WG5207> of man<WG444>, that<WG3754> thou visitest<WG1980> him<WG846>?


btext:
Thou madest<WG1642> him<WG846> a little<WG1024><WG5100> lower<WG1642> than<WG3844> the angels<WG32>; thou crownedst<WG4737> him<WG846> with glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092>, and<WG2532> didst set<WG2525> him<WG846> over<WG1909> the works<WG2041> of thy<WG4675> hands<WG5495>: / lower…: or, while inferior to


btext:
Thou hast put<WG5293> all things<WG3956> in subjection<WG5293> under<WG5270> his<WG846> feet<WG4228>. For<WG1063> in<WG1722> that he put<WG5293> all<WG3956> in subjection under<WG5293> him<WG846>, he left<WG863> nothing that is not<WG3762> put under<WG506> him<WG846>. But<WG1161> now<WG3568> we see<WG3708> not yet<WG3768> all things<WG3956> put under<WG5293> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we see<WG991> Jesus<WG2424>, who<WG3588> was made<WG1642> a little<WG1024><WG5100> lower<WG1642> than<WG3844> the angels<WG32> for<WG1223> the suffering<WG3804> of death<WG2288>, crowned<WG4737> with glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092>; that<WG3704> he<WG1089> by the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> should taste<WG1089> death<WG2288> for<WG5228> every man<WG3956>. / for the: or, by the


btext:
For<WG1063> it became<WG4241> him<WG846>, for<WG1223> whom<WG3739> are all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> are all things<WG3956>, in bringing<WG71> many<WG4183> sons<WG5207> unto<WG1519> glory<WG1391>, to make<WG5048> the captain<WG747> of their<WG846> salvation<WG4991> perfect<WG5048> through<WG1223> sufferings<WG3804>.


btext:
For<WG1063> both<WG5037> he that sanctifieth<WG37> and<WG2532> they who are sanctified<WG37> are all<WG3956> of<WG1537> one<WG1520>: for<WG1223> which<WG3739> cause<WG156> he is<WG1870> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG1870> to call<WG2564> them<WG846> brethren<WG80>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, I will declare<WG518> thy<WG4675> name<WG3686> unto my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the church<WG1577> will I sing praise<WG5214> unto thee<WG4571>.


btext:
And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, I<WG1473> will<WG2071> put my trust<WG3982> in<WG1909> him<WG846>. And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, Behold<WG2400> I<WG1473> and<WG2532> the children<WG3813> which<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath given<WG1325> me<WG3427>.


btext:
Forasmuch<WG1893> then<WG3767> as the children<WG3813> are partakers<WG2841> of flesh<WG4561> and<WG2532> blood<WG129>, he<WG3348> also<WG2532> himself<WG846> likewise<WG3898> took part<WG3348> of the same<WG846>; that<WG2443> through<WG1223> death<WG2288> he might destroy<WG2673> him that had<WG2192> the power<WG2904> of death<WG2288>, that is<WG5123>, the devil<WG1228>;


btext:
And<WG2532> deliver<WG525> them<WG5128> who<WG3745> through<WG1223> fear<WG5401> of death<WG2288> were<WG2258> all<WG3956> their lifetime<WG2198> subject<WG1777> to bondage<WG1397>.


btext:
For<WG1063> verily<WG1222> he took<WG1949> not<WG3756> on<WG1949> him the nature of angels<WG32>; but<WG235> he took on<WG1949> him the seed<WG4690> of Abraham<WG11>. / took not…: Gr. taketh not hold of angels, but of the seed of Abraham he taketh hold


btext:
Wherefore<WG3606> in<WG2596> all things<WG3956> it behoved him<WG3784> to be made like<WG3666> unto his brethren<WG80>, that<WG2443> he might be<WG1096> a merciful<WG1655> and<WG2532> faithful<WG4103> high priest<WG749> in things pertaining to<WG4314> God<WG2316>, to<WG1519> make reconciliation for<WG2433> the sins<WG266> of the people<WG2992>.


btext:
For<WG1063> in<WG1722> that<WG3739> he<WG3958> himself<WG846> hath suffered<WG3958> being tempted<WG3985>, he is able<WG1410> to succour<WG997> them that are tempted<WG3985>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG3606>, holy<WG40> brethren<WG80>, partakers<WG3353> of the heavenly<WG2032> calling<WG2821>, consider<WG2657> the Apostle<WG652> and<WG2532> High Priest<WG749> of our<WG2257> profession<WG3671>, Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>;


btext:
Who was<WG5607> faithful<WG4103> to him that appointed<WG4160> him<WG846>, as<WG5613> also<WG2532> Moses<WG3475> was faithful in<WG1722> all<WG3650> his<WG846> house<WG3624>. / appointed: Gr. made


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG3778> man was counted worthy<WG515> of more<WG4119> glory<WG1391> than<WG3844> Moses<WG3475>, inasmuch as<WG2596><WG3745> he who hath builded<WG2680> the house<WG3624> hath more<WG4119> honour<WG5092> than<WG2192> the house<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> every<WG3956> house<WG3624> is builded<WG2680> by<WG5259> some<WG5100> man; but<WG1161> he that built<WG2680> all things<WG3956> is God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> Moses<WG3475> verily<WG3303> was faithful<WG4103> in<WG1722> all<WG3650> his<WG846> house<WG3624>, as<WG5613> a servant<WG2324>, for<WG1519> a testimony<WG3142> of those things which were to be spoken after<WG2980>;


btext:
But<WG1161> Christ<WG5547> as<WG5613> a son<WG5207> over<WG1909> his own<WG846> house<WG3624>; whose<WG3739> house<WG3624> are<WG2070> we<WG2249>, if<WG1437><WG4007> we hold fast<WG2722> the confidence<WG3954> and<WG2532> the rejoicing<WG2745> of the hope<WG1680> firm<WG949> unto<WG3360> the end<WG5056>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> (as<WG2531> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> saith<WG3004>, To day<WG4594> if<WG1437> ye will hear<WG191> his<WG846> voice<WG5456>,


btext:
Harden<WG4645> not<WG3361> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, as<WG5613> in<WG1722> the provocation<WG3894>, in<WG2596> the day<WG2250> of temptation<WG3986> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048>:


btext:
When<WG3757> your<WG5216> fathers<WG3962> tempted<WG3985> me<WG3165>, proved<WG1381> me<WG3165>, and<WG2532> saw<WG1492> my<WG3450> works<WG2041> forty<WG5062> years<WG2094>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> I was grieved<WG4360> with that<WG1565> generation<WG1074>, and<WG2532> said<WG2036>, They do<WG4105> alway<WG104> err<WG4105> in their heart<WG2588>; and<WG1161> they<WG846> have<WG1097> not<WG3756> known<WG1097> my<WG3450> ways<WG3598>.


btext:
So<WG5613> I sware<WG3660> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> wrath<WG3709>, They shall<WG1525> not<WG1487> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> my<WG3450> rest<WG2663>.) / They…: Gr. If they shall enter


btext:
Take heed<WG991>, brethren<WG80>, lest<WG3379> there be<WG2071> in<WG1722> any<WG5100> of you<WG5216> an evil<WG4190> heart<WG2588> of unbelief<WG570>, in<WG1722> departing<WG868> from<WG575> the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG235> exhort<WG3870> one another<WG1438> daily<WG2596><WG1538><WG2250>, while<WG891><WG3739> it is called<WG2564> To day<WG4594>; lest<WG3363> any<WG5100> of<WG1537> you<WG5216> be hardened<WG4645> through the deceitfulness<WG539> of sin<WG266>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we are made<WG1096> partakers<WG3353> of Christ<WG5547>, if<WG1437><WG4007> we hold<WG2722> the beginning<WG746> of our confidence<WG5287> stedfast<WG949> unto<WG3360> the end<WG5056>;


btext:
While<WG1722> it is said<WG3004>, To day<WG4594> if<WG1437> ye will hear<WG191> his<WG846> voice<WG5456>, harden<WG4645> not<WG3361> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, as<WG5613> in<WG1722> the provocation<WG3894>.


btext:
For<WG1063> some<WG5100>, when they had heard<WG191>, did provoke<WG3893>: howbeit<WG235> not<WG3756> all<WG3956> that came<WG1831> out of<WG1537> Egypt<WG125> by<WG1223> Moses<WG3475>.


btext:
But<WG1161> with whom<WG5101> was he grieved<WG4360> forty<WG5062> years<WG2094>? was it not<WG3780> with them that had sinned<WG264>, whose<WG3739> carcases<WG2966> fell<WG4098> in<WG1722> the wilderness<WG2048>?


btext:
And<WG1161> to whom<WG5101> sware he<WG3660> that they should<WG1525> not<WG3361> enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> his<WG846> rest<WG2663>, but<WG1508> to them that believed not<WG544>?


btext:
So<WG2532> we see<WG991> that<WG3754> they could<WG1410> not<WG3756> enter in<WG1525> because<WG1223> of unbelief<WG570>.


btext:
Let us<WG5399> therefore<WG3767> fear<WG5399>, lest<WG3379>, a promise<WG1860> being left<WG2641> us of entering<WG1525> into<WG1519> his<WG846> rest<WG2663>, any<WG5100> of<WG1537> you<WG5216> should seem<WG1380> to come short of it<WG5302>.


btext:
For<WG2532><WG1063> unto us was<WG2070> the gospel preached<WG2097>, as well as<WG2509> unto them<WG2548>: but<WG235> the word<WG3056> preached<WG189> did<WG5623> not<WG3756> profit<WG5623> them<WG1565>, not<WG3361> being mixed<WG4786> with faith<WG4102> in them that heard<WG191> it. / the word…: Gr. the word of hearing / not being…: or, because they were not united by faith to


btext:
For<WG1063> we which<WG3588> have believed<WG4100> do enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> rest<WG2663>, as<WG2531> he said<WG2046>, As<WG5613> I have sworn<WG3660> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> wrath<WG3709>, if<WG1487> they shall enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> my<WG3450> rest<WG2663>: although<WG2543> the works<WG2041> were finished<WG1096> from<WG575> the foundation<WG2602> of the world<WG2889>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he spake<WG2046> in a certain place<WG4225> of<WG4012> the seventh<WG1442> day on this wise<WG3779>, And<WG2532> God<WG2316> did rest<WG2664> the seventh<WG1722><WG1442> day<WG2250> from<WG575> all<WG3956> his<WG846> works<WG2041>.


btext:
And<WG2532> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> place again<WG3825>, If<WG1487> they shall enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> my<WG3450> rest<WG2663>.


btext:
Seeing<WG1893> therefore<WG3767> it remaineth<WG620> that some<WG5100> must enter<WG1525> therein<WG1519><WG846>, and<WG2532> they to whom it was first<WG4386> preached<WG2097> entered<WG1525> not<WG3756> in<WG1525> because<WG1223> of unbelief<WG543>: / it was: or, the gospel was


btext:
Again<WG3825>, he limiteth<WG3724> a certain<WG5100> day<WG2250>, saying<WG3004> in<WG1722> David<WG1138>, To day<WG4594>, after<WG3326> so long<WG5118> a time<WG5550>; as<WG2531> it is said<WG2046>, To day<WG4594> if<WG1437> ye will hear<WG191> his<WG846> voice<WG5456>, harden<WG4645> not<WG3361> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> Jesus<WG2424> had given<WG2664> them<WG846> rest<WG2664>, then would he<WG302> not<WG3756> afterward<WG3326><WG5023> have spoken<WG2980> of<WG4012> another<WG243> day<WG2250>. / Jesus: that is, Joshua


btext:
There remaineth<WG620> therefore<WG686> a rest<WG4520> to the people<WG2992> of God<WG2316>. / rest: or, keeping of a sabbath


btext:
For<WG1063> he that is entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> his<WG846> rest<WG2663>, he<WG846> also<WG2532> hath ceased<WG2664> from<WG575> his own<WG846> works<WG2041>, as<WG5618> God<WG2316> did from<WG575> his<WG2398>.


btext:
Let us labour<WG4704> therefore<WG3767> to enter<WG1525> into<WG1519> that<WG1565> rest<WG2663>, lest<WG3363> any man<WG5100> fall<WG4098> after<WG1722> the same<WG846> example<WG5262> of unbelief<WG543>. / unbelief: or, disobedience


btext:
For<WG1063> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> is quick<WG2198>, and<WG2532> powerful<WG1756>, and<WG2532> sharper<WG5114> than<WG5228> any<WG3956> twoedged<WG1366> sword<WG3162>, piercing<WG1338> even to<WG891> the dividing asunder<WG3311> of soul<WG5590> and<WG5037><WG2532> spirit<WG4151>, and<WG5037><WG2532> of the joints<WG719> and<WG2532> marrow<WG3452>, and<WG2532> is a discerner<WG2924> of the thoughts<WG1761> and<WG2532> intents<WG1771> of the heart<WG2588>.


btext:
Neither<WG2532><WG3756> is there<WG2076> any creature<WG2937> that is not manifest<WG852> in his<WG846> sight<WG1799>: but<WG1161> all things<WG3956> are naked<WG1131> and<WG2532> opened<WG5136> unto the eyes<WG3788> of him<WG846> with<WG4314> whom<WG3739> we have<WG2254> to do<WG3056>.


btext:
Seeing<WG2192> then<WG3767> that we have<WG2192> a great<WG3173> high priest<WG749>, that is passed into<WG1330> the heavens<WG3772>, Jesus<WG2424> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, let us hold fast<WG2902> our profession<WG3671>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we have<WG2192> not<WG3756> an high priest<WG749> which cannot<WG3361><WG1410> be touched with the feeling<WG4834> of our<WG2257> infirmities<WG769>; but<WG1161> was<WG3985> in<WG2596> all points<WG3956> tempted<WG3985><WG3987> like<WG2596> as<WG3665> we are, yet without<WG5565> sin<WG266>.


btext:
Let us<WG4334> therefore<WG3767> come<WG4334> boldly<WG3326><WG3954> unto the throne<WG2362> of grace<WG5485>, that<WG2443> we may obtain<WG2983> mercy<WG1656>, and<WG2532> find<WG2147> grace<WG5485> to help<WG996> in<WG1519> time of need<WG2121>.


btext:
For<WG1063> every<WG3956> high priest<WG749> taken<WG2983> from among<WG1537> men<WG444> is ordained<WG2525> for<WG5228> men<WG444> in things pertaining to<WG4314> God<WG2316>, that<WG2443> he may offer<WG4374> both<WG5037> gifts<WG1435> and<WG2532> sacrifices<WG2378> for<WG5228> sins<WG266>:


btext:
Who can<WG1410> have compassion<WG3356> on the ignorant<WG50>, and<WG2532> on them that are out of the way<WG4105>; for<WG1893> that he<WG4029> himself<WG846> also<WG2532> is compassed<WG4029> with infirmity<WG769>. / can…: or, can reasonably bear with


btext:
And<WG2532> by reason<WG1223> hereof<WG5026> he ought<WG3784>, as<WG2531> for<WG4012> the people<WG2992>, so<WG3779> also<WG2532> for<WG4012> himself<WG1438>, to offer<WG4374> for<WG5228> sins<WG266>.


btext:
And<WG2532> no<WG3756> man<WG5100> taketh<WG2983> this honour<WG5092> unto himself<WG1438>, but<WG235> he that is called<WG2564> of<WG5259> God<WG2316>, as<WG2509><WG2532> was Aaron<WG2>.


btext:
So<WG3779> also<WG2532> Christ<WG5547> glorified<WG1392> not<WG3756> himself<WG1438> to be made<WG1096> an high priest<WG749>; but<WG235> he that said<WG2980> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, Thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> my<WG3450> Son<WG5207>, to day<WG4594> have<WG1080> I<WG1473> begotten<WG1080> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
As<WG2531> he saith<WG3004> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> another<WG2087> place, Thou<WG4771> art a priest<WG2409> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Melchisedec<WG3198>.


btext:
Who<WG3739> in<WG1722> the days<WG2250> of his<WG846> flesh<WG4561>, when he had offered up<WG4374> prayers<WG1162> and<WG5037><WG2532> supplications<WG2428> with<WG3326> strong<WG2478> crying<WG2906> and<WG2532> tears<WG1144> unto<WG4314> him that was able<WG1410> to save<WG4982> him<WG846> from<WG1537> death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> was heard<WG1522> in that<WG575> he feared<WG2124>; / in that…: or, for his piety


btext:
Though<WG2539> he were<WG5607> a Son<WG5207>, yet learned he<WG3129> obedience<WG5218> by<WG575> the things which<WG3739> he suffered<WG3958>;


btext:
And<WG2532> being made perfect<WG5048>, he became<WG1096> the author<WG159> of eternal<WG166> salvation<WG4991> unto all<WG3956> them that obey<WG5219> him<WG846>;


btext:
Called<WG4316> of<WG5259> God<WG2316> an high priest<WG749> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Melchisedec<WG3198>.


btext:
Of<WG4012> whom<WG3739> we<WG2254> have<WG3056> many things<WG4183> to say<WG3056>, and<WG2532> hard<WG1421> to be uttered<WG3004>, seeing<WG1893> ye are<WG1096> dull<WG3576> of hearing<WG189>.


btext:
For<WG2532><WG1063> when for<WG1223> the time<WG5550> ye ought<WG3784> to be<WG1511> teachers<WG1320>, ye have<WG2192> need<WG5532> that one teach<WG1321> you<WG5209> again<WG3825> which<WG5101> be the first<WG746> principles<WG4747> of the oracles<WG3051> of God<WG2316>; and<WG2532> are become such as<WG1096> have<WG2192> need<WG5532> of milk<WG1051>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> of strong<WG4731> meat<WG5160>.


btext:
For<WG1063> every one<WG3956> that useth<WG3348> milk<WG1051> is unskilful<WG552> in the word<WG3056> of righteousness<WG1343>: for<WG1063> he is<WG2076> a babe<WG3516>. / is unskillful: Gr. hath no experience


btext:
But<WG1161> strong<WG4731> meat<WG5160> belongeth to them that are<WG2076> of full age<WG5046>, even those who by reason<WG1223> of use<WG1838> have<WG2192> their senses<WG145> exercised<WG1128> to<WG4314> discern<WG1253> both<WG5037> good<WG2570> and<WG2532> evil<WG2556>. / of full age: or, perfect / use: or, an habit, or, perfection


btext:
Therefore<WG1352> leaving<WG863> the principles<WG746> of the doctrine<WG3056> of Christ<WG5547>, let us go on<WG5342> unto<WG1909> perfection<WG5047>; not<WG3361> laying<WG2598> again<WG3825> the foundation<WG2310> of repentance<WG3341> from<WG575> dead<WG3498> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> of faith<WG4102> toward<WG1909> God<WG2316>, / principles…: or, word of the beginning of


btext:
Of the doctrine<WG1322> of baptisms<WG909>, and<WG5037> of laying on<WG1936> of hands<WG5495>, and<WG5037> of resurrection<WG386> of the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> of eternal<WG166> judgment<WG2917>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is impossible<WG102> for those who were once<WG530> enlightened<WG5461>, and<WG5037> have tasted<WG1089> of the heavenly<WG2032> gift<WG1431>, and<WG2532> were made<WG1096> partakers<WG3353> of the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>,


btext:
And<WG2532> have tasted<WG1089> the good<WG2570> word<WG4487> of God<WG2316>, and<WG5037> the powers<WG1411> of the world<WG165> to come<WG3195>,


btext:
If<WG2532> they shall fall away<WG3895>, to renew them<WG340> again<WG3825> unto<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>; seeing they crucify<WG388> to themselves<WG1438> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316> afresh<WG388>, and<WG2532> put him to an open shame<WG3856>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the earth<WG1093> which<WG3588> drinketh in<WG4095> the rain<WG5205> that cometh<WG2064> oft<WG4178> upon<WG1909> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> bringeth forth<WG5088> herbs<WG1008> meet<WG2111> for them<WG1565><WG2532> by<WG1223> whom<WG3739> it is dressed<WG1090>, receiveth<WG3335> blessing<WG2129> from<WG575> God<WG2316>: / by: or, for


btext:
But<WG1161> that which beareth<WG1627> thorns<WG173> and<WG2532> briers<WG5146> is rejected<WG96>, and<WG2532> is nigh<WG1451> unto cursing<WG2671>; whose<WG3739> end<WG5056> is to<WG1519> be burned<WG2740>.


btext:
But<WG1161>, beloved<WG27>, we are persuaded<WG3982> better things<WG2909> of<WG4012> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> things that accompany<WG2192> salvation<WG4991>, though<WG1499> we<WG2980> thus<WG3779> speak<WG2980>.


btext:
For<WG1063> God<WG2316> is not<WG3756> unrighteous<WG94> to forget<WG1950> your<WG5216> work<WG2041> and<WG2532> labour<WG2873> of love<WG26>, which<WG3739> ye have shewed<WG1731><WG1731> toward<WG1519> his<WG846> name<WG3686>, in that ye have ministered<WG1247> to the saints<WG40>, and<WG2532> do minister<WG1247>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we desire<WG1937> that every one<WG1538> of you<WG5216> do shew<WG1731> the same<WG846> diligence<WG4710> to<WG4314> the full assurance<WG4136> of hope<WG1680> unto<WG891> the end<WG5056>:


btext:
That<WG3363> ye be<WG1096> not<WG3363> slothful<WG3576>, but<WG1161> followers<WG3402> of them who through<WG1223> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> patience<WG3115> inherit<WG2816> the promises<WG1860>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when God<WG2316> made promise<WG1861> to Abraham<WG11>, because<WG1893> he could<WG2192> swear<WG3660> by<WG2596> no<WG3762> greater<WG3187>, he sware<WG3660> by<WG2596> himself<WG1438>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Surely<WG2229><WG3375> blessing<WG2127> I will bless<WG2127> thee<WG4571>, and<WG2532> multiplying<WG4129> I will multiply<WG4129> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
And<WG2532> so<WG3779>, after he had patiently endured<WG3114>, he obtained<WG2013> the promise<WG1860>.


btext:
For<WG1063> men<WG444> verily<WG3303> swear<WG3660> by<WG2596> the greater<WG3187>: and<WG2532> an oath<WG3727> for<WG1519> confirmation<WG951> is to them<WG846> an end<WG4009> of all<WG3956> strife<WG485>.


btext:
Wherein<WG1722><WG3739> God<WG2316>, willing<WG1014> more abundantly<WG4054> to shew<WG1925> unto the heirs<WG2818> of promise<WG1860> the immutability<WG276> of his<WG846> counsel<WG1012>, confirmed<WG3315> it by an oath<WG3727>: / confirmed…: Gr. interposed himself by


btext:
That<WG2443> by<WG1223> two<WG1417> immutable<WG276> things<WG4229>, in<WG1722> which<WG3739> it was impossible<WG102> for God<WG2316> to lie<WG5574>, we might have<WG2192> a strong<WG2478> consolation<WG3874>, who<WG3588> have fled for refuge<WG2703> to lay hold<WG2902> upon the hope<WG1680> set before us<WG4295>:


btext:
Which<WG3739> hope we have<WG2192> as<WG5613> an anchor<WG45> of the soul<WG5590>, both<WG5037> sure<WG804> and<WG2532> stedfast<WG949>, and<WG2532> which entereth<WG1525> into<WG1519> that within<WG2082> the veil<WG2665>;


btext:
Whither<WG3699> the forerunner<WG4274> is<WG1525> for<WG5228> us<WG2257> entered<WG1525>, even Jesus<WG2424>, made<WG1096> an high priest<WG749> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Melchisedec<WG3198>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG3778> Melchisedec<WG3198>, king<WG935> of Salem<WG4532>, priest<WG2409> of the most high<WG5310> God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> met<WG4876> Abraham<WG11> returning<WG5290> from<WG575> the slaughter<WG2871> of the kings<WG935>, and<WG2532> blessed<WG2127> him<WG846>;


btext:
To whom<WG3739> also<WG2532> Abraham<WG11> gave<WG3307> a tenth part<WG1181> of<WG575> all<WG3956>; first<WG4412><WG3303> being by interpretation<WG2059> King<WG935> of righteousness<WG1343>, and<WG1161> after that<WG1899> also<WG2532> King<WG935> of Salem<WG4532>, which is<WG3603>, King<WG935> of peace<WG1515>;


btext:
Without father<WG540>, without mother<WG282>, without descent<WG35>, having<WG2192> neither<WG3383> beginning<WG746> of days<WG2250>, nor<WG3383> end<WG5056> of life<WG2222>; but<WG1161> made like<WG871> unto the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>; abideth<WG3306> a priest<WG2409> continually<WG1519><WG1336>. / without descent: Gr. without pedigree


btext:
Now<WG1161> consider<WG2334> how great<WG4080> this man<WG3778> was, unto whom<WG3739> even<WG2532> the patriarch<WG3966> Abraham<WG11> gave<WG1325> the tenth<WG1181> of<WG1537> the spoils<WG205>.


btext:
And<WG2532> verily<WG3303> they that are of<WG1537> the sons<WG5207> of Levi<WG3017>, who<WG3588> receive<WG2983> the office of the priesthood<WG2405>, have<WG2192> a commandment<WG1785> to take tithes<WG586> of the people<WG2992> according to<WG2596> the law<WG3551>, that is<WG5123>, of their<WG846> brethren<WG80>, though<WG2539> they come<WG1831> out of<WG1537> the loins<WG3751> of Abraham<WG11>:


btext:
But<WG1161> he whose descent is<WG1075> not<WG3361> counted<WG1075> from<WG1537> them<WG846> received tithes<WG1183> of Abraham<WG11>, and<WG2532> blessed<WG2127> him that had<WG2192> the promises<WG1860>. / descent: or, pedigree


btext:
And<WG1161> without<WG5565> all<WG3956> contradiction<WG485> the less<WG1640> is blessed<WG2127> of<WG5259> the better<WG2909>.


btext:
And<WG2532> here<WG5602><WG3303> men<WG444> that die<WG599> receive<WG2983> tithes<WG1181>; but<WG1161> there<WG1563> he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed<WG3140> that<WG3754> he liveth<WG2198>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as<WG5613> I may so say<WG2031><WG2036>, Levi<WG3017> also<WG2532>, who<WG3588> receiveth<WG2983> tithes<WG1181>, payed tithes<WG1183> in<WG1223> Abraham<WG11>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he was<WG2258> yet<WG2089> in<WG1722> the loins<WG3751> of his father<WG3962>, when<WG3753> Melchisedec<WG3198> met<WG4876> him<WG846>.


btext:
If<WG1487><WG3303> therefore<WG3767> perfection<WG5050> were<WG2258> by<WG1223> the Levitical<WG3020> priesthood<WG2420>, (for<WG1063> under<WG1909> it<WG846> the people<WG2992> received the law<WG3549>,) what<WG5101> further<WG2089> need<WG5532> was there that another<WG2087> priest<WG2409> should rise<WG450> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Melchisedec<WG3198>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> be called<WG3004> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Aaron<WG2>?


btext:
For<WG1063> the priesthood<WG2420> being changed<WG3346>, there is made<WG1096> of<WG1537> necessity<WG318> a change<WG3331> also<WG2532> of the law<WG3551>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he of<WG1909> whom<WG3739> these things<WG5023> are spoken<WG3004> pertaineth<WG3348> to another<WG2087> tribe<WG5443>, of<WG575> which<WG3739> no man<WG3762> gave attendance<WG4337> at the altar<WG2379>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is evident<WG4271> that<WG3754> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> sprang<WG393> out of<WG1537> Juda<WG2455>; of<WG1519> which<WG3739> tribe<WG5443> Moses<WG3475> spake<WG2980> nothing<WG3762> concerning<WG4012> priesthood<WG2420>.


btext:
And<WG2532> it is<WG2076> yet<WG2089> far more<WG4054> evident<WG2612>: for<WG1487> that after<WG2596> the similitude<WG3665> of Melchisedec<WG3198> there ariseth<WG450> another<WG2087> priest<WG2409>,


btext:
Who<WG3739> is made<WG1096>, not<WG3756> after<WG2596> the law<WG3551> of a carnal<WG4559> commandment<WG1785>, but<WG235> after<WG2596> the power<WG1411> of an endless<WG179> life<WG2222>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he testifieth<WG3140><WG3754>, Thou<WG4771> art a priest<WG2409> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Melchisedec<WG3198>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there is<WG1096> verily<WG3303> a disannulling<WG115> of the commandment<WG1785> going before<WG4254> for<WG1223> the weakness<WG772> and<WG2532> unprofitableness<WG512> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the law<WG3551> made<WG5048> nothing<WG3762> perfect<WG5048>, but<WG1161> the bringing in<WG1898> of a better<WG2909> hope<WG1680> did; by<WG1223> the which<WG3739> we draw nigh<WG1448> unto God<WG2316>. / the bringing…: or, it was the bringing in


btext:
And<WG2532> inasmuch as<WG2596><WG3745> not<WG3756> without<WG5565> an oath<WG3728> he was made priest:


btext:
(For<WG1063> those priests<WG2409> were<WG3303><WG1526> made<WG1096> without<WG5565> an oath<WG3728>; but<WG1161> this with<WG3326> an oath<WG3728> by<WG1223> him that said<WG3004> unto<WG4314> him<WG846>, The Lord<WG2962> sware<WG3660> and<WG2532> will<WG3338> not<WG3756> repent<WG3338>, Thou<WG4771> art a priest<WG2409> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> after<WG2596> the order<WG5010> of Melchisedec<WG3198>:) / without…: or, without swearing of an oath


btext:
By<WG2596> so much<WG5118> was<WG1096> Jesus<WG2424> made<WG1096> a surety<WG1450> of a better<WG2909> testament<WG1242>.


btext:
And<WG2532> they<WG1526> truly<WG3303> were<WG1526><WG1096> many<WG4119> priests<WG2409>, because they were not suffered<WG2967> to continue<WG3887> by reason of<WG1223> death<WG2288>:


btext:
But<WG1161> this man, because<WG1223> he<WG846> continueth<WG3306> ever<WG1519><WG165>, hath<WG2192> an unchangeable<WG531> priesthood<WG2420>. / an…: or, which passeth not from one to another


btext:
Wherefore<WG3606> he is able<WG1410> also<WG2532> to save them<WG4982> to<WG1519> the uttermost<WG3838> that come<WG4334> unto God<WG2316> by<WG1223> him<WG846>, seeing he ever<WG3842> liveth<WG2198> to<WG1519> make intercession<WG1793> for<WG5228> them<WG846>. / to the…: or, evermore


btext:
For<WG1063> such<WG5108> an high priest<WG749> became<WG4241> us<WG2254>, who is holy<WG3741>, harmless<WG172>, undefiled<WG283>, separate<WG5563> from<WG575> sinners<WG268>, and<WG2532> made<WG1096> higher than<WG5308> the heavens<WG3772>;


btext:
Who<WG3739> needeth<WG2192><WG318> not<WG3756> daily<WG2596><WG2250>, as<WG5618> those high priests<WG749>, to offer up<WG399> sacrifice<WG2378>, first<WG4386> for<WG5228> his own<WG2398> sins<WG266>, and then<WG1899> for the people's<WG2992>: for<WG1063> this<WG5124> he did<WG4160> once<WG2178>, when he offered up<WG399> himself<WG1438>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the law<WG3551> maketh<WG2525> men<WG444> high priests<WG749> which have<WG2192> infirmity<WG769>; but<WG1161> the word<WG3056> of the oath<WG3728>, which<WG3588> was since<WG3326> the law<WG3551>, maketh the Son<WG5207>, who is consecrated<WG5048> for<WG1519> evermore<WG165>. / consecrated: Gr. perfected


btext:
Now<WG1161> of<WG1909> the things which we have spoken<WG3004> this is the sum<WG2774>: We have<WG2192> such<WG5108> an high priest<WG749>, who<WG3739> is set<WG2523> on<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of the throne<WG2362> of the Majesty<WG3172> in<WG1722> the heavens<WG3772>;


btext:
A minister<WG3011> of the sanctuary<WG39>, and<WG2532> of the true<WG228> tabernacle<WG4633>, which<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> pitched<WG4078>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> man<WG444>. / of the sanctuary: or, of holy things


btext:
For<WG1063> every<WG3956> high priest<WG749> is ordained<WG2525> to<WG1519> offer<WG4374> gifts<WG1435> and<WG5037><WG2532> sacrifices<WG2378>: wherefore<WG3606> it is of necessity<WG316> that this man<WG5126> have<WG2192> somewhat<WG5100> also<WG2532> to<WG3739> offer<WG4374>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487><WG3303> he were<WG2258> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, he should<WG302> not<WG3761> be<WG2258> a priest<WG2409>, seeing that there are<WG5607> priests<WG2409> that offer<WG4374> gifts<WG1435> according<WG2596> to the law<WG3551>: / there…: or, they are priests


btext:
Who<WG3748> serve<WG3000> unto the example<WG5262> and<WG2532> shadow<WG4639> of heavenly things<WG2032>, as<WG2531> Moses<WG3475> was admonished of God<WG5537> when he was about<WG3195> to make<WG2005> the tabernacle<WG4633>: for<WG1063>, See<WG3708>, saith he<WG5346>, that thou make<WG4160> all things<WG3956> according to<WG2596> the pattern<WG5179> shewed<WG1166> to thee<WG4671> in<WG1722> the mount<WG3735>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> hath he obtained<WG5177> a more excellent<WG1313> ministry<WG3009>, by how much<WG3745> also<WG2532> he is<WG2076> the mediator<WG3316> of a better<WG2909> covenant<WG1242>, which<WG3748> was established<WG3549> upon<WG1909> better<WG2909> promises<WG1860>. / covenant: or, testament


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> that<WG1565> first<WG4413> covenant had been<WG2258> faultless<WG273>, then should<WG302> no<WG3756> place<WG5117> have been sought<WG2212> for the second<WG1208>.


btext:
For<WG1063> finding fault<WG3201> with them<WG846>, he saith<WG3004>, Behold<WG2400>, the days<WG2250> come<WG2064>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>, when<WG2532> I will make<WG4931> a new<WG2537> covenant<WG1242> with<WG1909> the house<WG3624> of Israel<WG2474> and<WG2532> with<WG1909> the house<WG3624> of Judah<WG2455>:


btext:
Not<WG3756> according to<WG2596> the covenant<WG1242> that<WG3739> I made with<WG4160> their<WG846> fathers<WG3962> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> when I took<WG1949> them<WG846> by the hand<WG3450><WG5495> to lead<WG1806> them<WG846> out of<WG1537> the land<WG1093> of Egypt<WG125>; because<WG3754> they<WG846> continued<WG1696> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> covenant<WG1242>, and I<WG2504> regarded<WG272> them<WG846> not<WG272>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
For<WG3754> this<WG3778> is the covenant<WG1242> that<WG3739> I will make<WG1303> with the house<WG3624> of Israel<WG2474> after<WG3326> those<WG1565> days<WG2250>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>; I will put<WG1325> my<WG3450> laws<WG3551> into<WG1519> their<WG846> mind<WG1271>, and<WG2532> write<WG1924> them<WG846> in<WG1909> their<WG846> hearts<WG2588>: and<WG2532> I will be<WG2071> to<WG1519> them<WG846> a God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> they<WG846> shall be<WG2071> to<WG1519> me<WG3427> a people<WG2992>: / put: Gr. give / in: or, upon


btext:
And<WG2532> they shall<WG1321> not<WG3364> teach<WG1321> every man<WG1538> his<WG846> neighbour<WG4139>, and<WG2532> every man<WG1538> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, saying<WG3004>, Know<WG1097> the Lord<WG2962>: for<WG3754> all<WG3956> shall know<WG1492> me<WG3165>, from<WG575> the least<WG3398><WG846> to<WG2193> the greatest<WG3173><WG846>.


btext:
For<WG3754> I will be<WG2071> merciful<WG2436> to their<WG846> unrighteousness<WG93>, and<WG2532> their<WG846> sins<WG266> and<WG2532> their<WG846> iniquities<WG458> will I remember<WG3415> no<WG3364> more<WG2089>.


btext:
In<WG1722> that he saith<WG3004>, A new<WG2537> covenant, he hath made<WG3822> the first<WG4413> old<WG3822>. Now<WG1161> that which decayeth<WG3822> and<WG2532> waxeth old<WG1095> is ready<WG1451> to vanish away<WG854>.


btext:
Then<WG3767> verily<WG3303> the first<WG4413> covenant had<WG2192> also<WG2532> ordinances<WG1345> of divine service<WG2999>, and<WG5037> a worldly<WG2886> sanctuary<WG39>. / ordinances: or, ceremonies


btext:
For<WG1063> there was<WG2680> a tabernacle<WG4633> made<WG2680>; the first<WG4413>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739><WG5037> was the candlestick<WG3087>, and<WG2532> the table<WG5132>, and<WG2532> the shewbread<WG4286><WG740>; which<WG3748> is called<WG3004> the sanctuary<WG39>. / the sanctuary: or, holy


btext:
And<WG1161> after<WG3326> the second<WG1208> veil<WG2665>, the tabernacle<WG4633> which<WG3588> is called<WG3004> the Holiest of all<WG39><WG39>;


btext:
Which had<WG2192> the golden<WG5552> censer<WG2369>, and<WG2532> the ark<WG2787> of the covenant<WG1242> overlaid<WG4028> round about<WG3840> with gold<WG5553>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739> was the golden<WG5552> pot<WG4713> that had<WG2192> manna<WG3131>, and<WG2532> Aaron's<WG2> rod<WG4464> that budded<WG985>, and<WG2532> the tables<WG4109> of the covenant<WG1242>;


btext:
And<WG1161> over<WG5231> it<WG846> the cherubims<WG5502> of glory<WG1391> shadowing<WG2683> the mercyseat<WG2435>; of<WG4012> which<WG3739> we cannot<WG3756><WG2076> now<WG3568> speak<WG3004> particularly<WG2596><WG3313>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> when these things<WG5130> were<WG2680> thus<WG3779> ordained<WG2680>, the priests<WG2409> went<WG1524> always<WG1275> into<WG1519><WG3303> the first<WG4413> tabernacle<WG4633>, accomplishing<WG2005> the service<WG2999> of God.


btext:
But<WG1161> into<WG1519> the second<WG1208> went the high priest<WG749> alone<WG3441> once<WG530> every year<WG1763>, not<WG3756> without<WG5565> blood<WG129>, which<WG3739> he offered<WG4374> for<WG5228> himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> for the errors<WG51> of the people<WG2992>:


btext:
The Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> this<WG5124> signifying<WG1213>, that the way<WG3598> into the holiest of all<WG39> was<WG5319> not yet<WG3380> made manifest<WG5319>, while as the first<WG4413> tabernacle<WG4633> was<WG2192> yet<WG2089> standing<WG4714>:


btext:
Which<WG3748> was a figure<WG3850> for<WG1519> the time<WG2540> then present<WG1764>, in<WG2596> which<WG3739> were offered<WG4374> both<WG5037> gifts<WG1435> and<WG2532> sacrifices<WG2378>, that could<WG1410> not<WG3361> make<WG5048> him that did the service<WG3000> perfect<WG5048>, as pertaining to<WG2596> the conscience<WG4893>;


btext:
Which stood only<WG3440> in<WG1909> meats<WG1033> and<WG2532> drinks<WG4188>, and<WG2532> divers<WG1313> washings<WG909>, and<WG2532> carnal<WG4561> ordinances<WG1345>, imposed<WG1945> on them until<WG3360> the time<WG2540> of reformation<WG1357>. / ordinances: or, rites, or, ceremonies


btext:
But<WG1161> Christ<WG5547> being come<WG3854> an high priest<WG749> of good things<WG18> to come<WG3195>, by<WG1223> a greater<WG3187> and<WG2532> more perfect<WG5046> tabernacle<WG4633>, not<WG3756> made with hands<WG5499>, that is to say<WG5123>, not<WG3756> of this<WG5026> building<WG2937>;


btext:
Neither<WG3761> by<WG1223> the blood<WG129> of goats<WG5131> and<WG2532> calves<WG3448>, but<WG1161> by<WG1223> his own<WG2398> blood<WG129> he entered in<WG1525> once<WG2178> into<WG1519> the holy place<WG39>, having obtained<WG2147> eternal<WG166> redemption<WG3085> for us.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> the blood<WG129> of bulls<WG5022> and<WG2532> of goats<WG5131>, and<WG2532> the ashes<WG4700> of an heifer<WG1151> sprinkling<WG4472> the unclean<WG2840>, sanctifieth<WG37> to<WG4314> the purifying<WG2514> of the flesh<WG4561>:


btext:
How much<WG4214> more<WG3123> shall<WG2511> the blood<WG129> of Christ<WG5547>, who<WG3739> through<WG1223> the eternal<WG166> Spirit<WG4151> offered<WG4374> himself<WG1438> without spot<WG299> to God<WG2316>, purge<WG2511> your<WG5216> conscience<WG4893> from<WG575> dead<WG3498> works<WG2041> to<WG1519> serve<WG3000> the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>? / spot: or, fault


btext:
And<WG2532> for this<WG5124> cause<WG1223> he is<WG2076> the mediator<WG3316> of the new<WG2537> testament<WG1242>, that<WG3704> by means<WG1096> of death<WG2288>, for<WG1519> the redemption<WG629> of the transgressions<WG3847> that were under<WG1909> the first<WG4413> testament<WG1242>, they which are called<WG2564> might receive<WG2983> the promise<WG1860> of eternal<WG166> inheritance<WG2817>.


btext:
For<WG1063> where<WG3699> a testament<WG1242> is, there must also of necessity<WG318> be<WG5342> the death<WG2288> of the testator<WG1303>. / be: or, be brought in


btext:
For<WG1063> a testament<WG1242> is of force<WG949> after<WG1909> men are dead<WG3498>: otherwise<WG1893> it is of<WG2480> no<WG3379> strength<WG2480> at all<WG3379> while<WG3753> the testator<WG1303> liveth<WG2198>.


btext:
Whereupon<WG3606> neither<WG3761> the first<WG4413> testament was dedicated<WG1457> without<WG5565> blood<WG129>. / dedicated: or, purified


btext:
For<WG1063> when<WG5259> Moses<WG3475> had spoken<WG2980> every<WG3956> precept<WG1785> to all<WG3956> the people<WG2992> according<WG2596> to the law<WG3551>, he took<WG2983> the blood<WG129> of calves<WG3448> and<WG2532> of goats<WG5131>, with<WG3326> water<WG5204>, and<WG2532> scarlet<WG2847> wool<WG2053>, and<WG2532> hyssop<WG5301>, and sprinkled<WG4472> both<WG5037> the book<WG975><WG846>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the people<WG2992>, / scarlet: or, purple


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, This<WG5124> is the blood<WG129> of the testament<WG1242> which<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath enjoined<WG1781> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161><WG3668> he sprinkled<WG4472> with blood<WG129> both<WG2532> the tabernacle<WG4633>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the vessels<WG4632> of the ministry<WG3009>.


btext:
And<WG2532> almost<WG4975> all things<WG3956> are<WG2511> by<WG2596> the law<WG3551> purged<WG2511> with<WG1722> blood<WG129>; and<WG2532> without<WG5565> shedding of blood<WG130> is<WG1096> no<WG3756> remission<WG859>.


btext:
It was therefore<WG3767> necessary<WG318> that the patterns<WG5262> of things<WG3303> in<WG1722> the heavens<WG3772> should be purified<WG2511> with these<WG5125>; but<WG1161> the heavenly things<WG2032> themselves<WG846> with better<WG2909> sacrifices<WG2378> than<WG3844> these<WG5025>.


btext:
For<WG1063> Christ<WG5547> is<WG1525> not<WG3756> entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the holy places<WG39> made with hands<WG5499>, which are the figures<WG499> of the true<WG228>; but<WG235> into<WG1519> heaven<WG3772> itself<WG846>, now<WG3568> to appear<WG1718> in the presence<WG4383> of God<WG2316> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>:


btext:
Nor<WG3761> yet that<WG2443> he should offer<WG4374> himself<WG1438> often<WG4178>, as<WG5618> the high priest<WG749> entereth<WG1525> into<WG1519> the holy place<WG39> every<WG2596> year<WG1763> with<WG1722> blood<WG129> of others<WG245>;


btext:
For then<WG1893> must<WG1163> he<WG846> often<WG4178> have suffered<WG3958> since<WG575> the foundation<WG2602> of the world<WG2889>: but<WG1161> now<WG3568> once<WG530> in<WG1909> the end<WG4930> of the world<WG165> hath he appeared<WG5319> to<WG1519> put away<WG115> sin<WG266> by<WG1223> the sacrifice<WG2378> of himself<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> as<WG2596><WG3745> it is appointed<WG606> unto men<WG444> once<WG530> to die<WG599>, but<WG1161> after<WG3326> this<WG5124> the judgment<WG2920>:


btext:
So<WG3779> Christ<WG5547> was once<WG530> offered<WG4374> to<WG1519> bear<WG399> the sins<WG266> of many<WG4183>; and unto them that look<WG553> for him<WG846> shall he appear<WG3700><WG1537> the second time<WG1208> without<WG5565> sin<WG266> unto<WG1519> salvation<WG4991>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the law<WG3551> having<WG2192> a shadow<WG4639> of good things<WG18> to come<WG3195>, and not<WG3756> the very<WG846> image<WG1504> of the things<WG4229>, can<WG1410> never<WG3763> with those<WG846> sacrifices<WG2378> which<WG3739> they offered<WG4374> year by year<WG2596><WG1763> continually<WG1519><WG1336> make<WG5048> the comers thereunto<WG4334> perfect<WG5048>.


btext:
For then<WG1893> would they<WG302> not<WG3756> have ceased<WG3973> to be offered<WG4374>? because<WG1223> that the worshippers<WG3000> once<WG530> purged<WG2508> should have had<WG2192> no<WG3367> more<WG2089> conscience<WG4893> of sins<WG266>. / would…: or, they would have ceased to be offered, because, etc.


btext:
But<WG235> in<WG1722> those<WG846> sacrifices there is a remembrance again<WG364> made of sins<WG266> every<WG2596> year<WG1763>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is not possible<WG102> that the blood<WG129> of bulls<WG5022> and<WG2532> of goats<WG5131> should take away<WG851> sins<WG266>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> when he cometh<WG1525> into<WG1519> the world<WG2889>, he saith<WG3004>, Sacrifice<WG2378> and<WG2532> offering<WG4376> thou wouldest<WG2309> not<WG3756>, but<WG1161> a body<WG4983> hast thou prepared<WG2675> me<WG3427>: / hast…: or, thou hast fitted me


btext:
In burnt offerings<WG3646> and<WG2532> sacrifices for<WG4012> sin<WG266> thou hast had<WG2106> no<WG3756> pleasure<WG2106>.


btext:
Then<WG5119> said I<WG2036>, Lo<WG2400>, I come<WG2240> (in<WG1722> the volume<WG2777> of the book<WG975> it is written<WG1125> of<WG4012> me<WG1700>,) to do<WG4160> thy<WG4675> will<WG2307>, O God<WG2316>.


btext:
Above<WG511> when he said<WG3004><WG3754>, Sacrifice<WG2378> and<WG2532> offering<WG4376> and<WG2532> burnt offerings<WG3646> and<WG2532> offering for<WG4012> sin<WG266> thou wouldest<WG2309> not<WG3756>, neither<WG3761> hadst pleasure<WG2106> therein; which<WG3748> are offered<WG4374> by<WG2596> the law<WG3551>;


btext:
Then<WG5119> said he<WG2046>, Lo<WG2400>, I come<WG2240> to do<WG4160> thy<WG4675> will<WG2307>, O God<WG2316>. He taketh away<WG337> the first<WG4413>, that<WG2443> he may establish<WG2476> the second<WG1208>.


btext:
By<WG1722> the which<WG3739> will<WG2307> we are<WG2070> sanctified<WG37> through<WG1223> the offering<WG4376> of the body<WG4983> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> once<WG2178> for all.


btext:
And<WG2532><WG3303> every<WG3956> priest<WG2409> standeth<WG2476> daily<WG2596><WG2250> ministering<WG3008> and<WG2532> offering<WG4374> oftentimes<WG4178> the same<WG846> sacrifices<WG2378>, which<WG3748> can<WG1410> never<WG3763> take away<WG4014> sins<WG266>:


btext:
But<WG1161> this man<WG846>, after he had offered<WG4374> one<WG3391> sacrifice<WG2378> for<WG5228> sins<WG266> for<WG1519> ever<WG1336>, sat down<WG2523> on<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of God<WG2316>;


btext:
From henceforth<WG3063> expecting<WG1551> till<WG2193> his<WG846> enemies<WG2190> be made<WG5087> his<WG846> footstool<WG5286><WG4228>.


btext:
For<WG1063> by one<WG3391> offering<WG4376> he hath perfected<WG5048> for<WG1519> ever<WG1336> them that are sanctified<WG37>.


btext:
Whereof<WG1161> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> also<WG2532> is a witness<WG3140> to us<WG2254>: for<WG1063> after<WG3326> that he had said before<WG4280>,


btext:
This<WG3778> is the covenant<WG1242> that<WG3739> I will make<WG1303> with<WG4314> them<WG846> after<WG3326> those<WG1565> days<WG2250>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>, I will put<WG1325> my<WG3450> laws<WG3551> into<WG1909> their<WG846> hearts<WG2588>, and<WG2532> in<WG1909> their<WG846> minds<WG1271> will I write<WG1924> them<WG846>;


btext:
And<WG2532> their<WG846> sins<WG266> and<WG2532> iniquities<WG458><WG846> will I remember<WG3415> no<WG3364> more<WG2089>. / And their: some copies have, Then he said, And their


btext:
Now<WG1161> where<WG3699> remission<WG859> of these<WG5130> is, there is no more<WG3765> offering<WG4376> for<WG4012> sin<WG266>.


btext:
Having<WG2192> therefore<WG3767>, brethren<WG80>, boldness<WG3954> to<WG1519> enter<WG1529> into the holiest<WG39> by<WG1722> the blood<WG129> of Jesus<WG2424>, / boldness: or, liberty


btext:
By a new<WG4372> and<WG2532> living<WG2198> way<WG3598>, which<WG3739> he hath consecrated<WG1457> for us<WG2254>, through<WG1223> the veil<WG2665>, that is to say<WG5123>, his<WG846> flesh<WG4561>; / consecrated: or, new made


btext:
Let us draw near<WG4334> with<WG3326> a true<WG228> heart<WG2588> in<WG1722> full assurance<WG4136> of faith<WG4102>, having<WG4472> our hearts<WG2588> sprinkled<WG4472> from<WG575> an evil<WG4190> conscience<WG4893>, and<WG2532> our bodies<WG4983> washed<WG3068> with pure<WG2513> water<WG5204>.


btext:
Let us hold fast<WG2722> the profession<WG3671> of our faith<WG1680> without wavering<WG186>; (for<WG1063> he is faithful<WG4103> that promised<WG1861>;)


btext:
And<WG2532> let us consider<WG2657> one another<WG240> to<WG1519> provoke<WG3948> unto love<WG26> and<WG2532> to good<WG2570> works<WG2041>:


btext:
Not<WG3361> forsaking<WG1459> the assembling<WG1997> of ourselves<WG1438> together<WG1997>, as<WG2531> the manner<WG1485> of some<WG5100> is; but<WG235> exhorting<WG3870> one another: and<WG2532> so much<WG5118> the more<WG3123>, as<WG3745> ye see<WG991> the day<WG2250> approaching<WG1448>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if we<WG2257> sin<WG264> wilfully<WG1596> after<WG3326> that we have received<WG2983> the knowledge<WG1922> of the truth<WG225>, there remaineth<WG620> no more<WG3765> sacrifice<WG2378> for<WG4012> sins<WG266>,


btext:
But<WG1161> a certain<WG5100> fearful<WG5398> looking for<WG1561> of judgment<WG2920> and<WG2532> fiery<WG4442> indignation<WG2205>, which shall<WG3195> devour<WG2068> the adversaries<WG5227>.


btext:
He<WG5100> that despised<WG114> Moses'<WG3475> law<WG3551> died<WG599> without<WG5565> mercy<WG3628> under<WG1909> two<WG1417> or<WG2228> three<WG5140> witnesses<WG3144>:


btext:
Of how much<WG4214> sorer<WG5501> punishment<WG5098>, suppose ye<WG1380>, shall he be thought worthy<WG515>, who<WG3588> hath trodden under foot<WG2662> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> hath counted<WG2233> the blood<WG129> of the covenant<WG1242>, wherewith<WG3739><WG1722> he was sanctified<WG37>, an unholy thing<WG2839>, and<WG2532> hath done despite<WG1796> unto the Spirit<WG4151> of grace<WG5485>?


btext:
For<WG1063> we know<WG1492> him that hath said<WG2036>, Vengeance<WG1557> belongeth unto me<WG1698>, I<WG1473> will recompense<WG467>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>. And<WG2532> again<WG3825>, The Lord<WG2962> shall judge<WG2919> his<WG846> people<WG2992>.


btext:
It is a fearful thing<WG5398> to fall<WG1706> into<WG1519> the hands<WG5495> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> call to remembrance<WG363> the former<WG4386> days<WG2250>, in<WG1722> which<WG3739>, after ye were illuminated<WG5461>, ye endured<WG5278> a great<WG4183> fight<WG119> of afflictions<WG3804>;


btext:
Partly<WG5124><WG3303>, whilst ye were made a gazingstock<WG2301> both<WG5037> by reproaches<WG3680> and<WG2532> afflictions<WG2347>; and<WG1161> partly<WG5124>, whilst ye became<WG1096> companions<WG2844> of them that were<WG390> so<WG3779> used<WG390>.


btext:
For<WG2532><WG1063> ye had compassion<WG4834> of me in my<WG3450> bonds<WG1199>, and<WG2532> took<WG4327> joyfully<WG3326><WG5479> the spoiling<WG724> of your<WG5216> goods<WG5224>, knowing<WG1097> in<WG1722> yourselves<WG1438> that ye have<WG2192> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> a better<WG2909> and<WG2532> an enduring<WG3306> substance<WG5223>.


btext:
Cast<WG577> not<WG3361> away<WG577> therefore<WG3767> your<WG5216> confidence<WG3954>, which<WG3748> hath<WG2192> great<WG3173> recompence of reward<WG3405>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye have<WG2192> need<WG5532> of patience<WG5281>, that<WG2443>, after ye have done<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, ye might receive<WG2865> the promise<WG1860>.


btext:
For<WG1063> yet<WG2089> a little<WG3397> while<WG3745><WG3745>, and he that shall come<WG2064> will come<WG2240>, and<WG2532> will<WG5549> not<WG3756> tarry<WG5549>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the just<WG1342> shall live<WG2198> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102>: but<WG2532> if<WG1437> any man draw back<WG5288>, my<WG3450> soul<WG5590> shall have<WG2106> no<WG3756> pleasure<WG2106> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> we<WG2249> are<WG2070> not<WG3756> of them who draw back<WG5289> unto<WG1519> perdition<WG684>; but<WG235> of them that believe<WG4102> to<WG1519> the saving<WG4047> of the soul<WG5590>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> faith<WG4102> is<WG2076> the substance<WG5287> of things hoped for<WG1679>, the evidence<WG1650> of things<WG4229> not<WG3756> seen<WG991>. / substance: or, ground, or, confidence


btext:
Through faith<WG4102> we understand<WG3539> that the worlds<WG165> were framed<WG2675> by the word<WG4487> of God<WG2316>, so<WG1519> that things which<WG3588> are seen<WG991> were<WG1096> not<WG3361> made<WG1096> of<WG1537> things which do appear<WG5316>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Abel<WG6> offered<WG4374> unto God<WG2316> a more excellent<WG4119> sacrifice<WG2378> than<WG3844> Cain<WG2535>, by<WG1223> which<WG3739> he obtained witness<WG3140> that he was<WG1511> righteous<WG1342>, God<WG2316> testifying<WG3140> of<WG1909> his<WG846> gifts<WG1435>: and<WG2532> by<WG1223> it<WG846> he being dead<WG599> yet<WG2089> speaketh<WG2980><WG2980>. / yet…: or, is yet spoken of


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Enoch<WG1802> was translated<WG3346> that he should<WG1492> not<WG3361> see<WG1492> death<WG2288>; and<WG2532> was<WG2147> not<WG3756> found<WG2147>, because<WG1360> God<WG2316> had translated<WG3346> him<WG846>: for<WG1063> before<WG4253> his<WG846> translation<WG3331> he had this testimony<WG3140>, that he pleased<WG2100> God<WG2316>.


btext:
But<WG1161> without<WG5565> faith<WG4102> it is impossible<WG102> to please<WG2100> him: for<WG1063> he that cometh<WG4334> to God<WG2316> must<WG1163> believe<WG4100> that<WG3754> he is<WG2076>, and<WG2532> that he is<WG1096> a rewarder<WG3406> of them that diligently seek<WG1567> him<WG846>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Noah<WG3575>, being warned of God<WG5537> of<WG4012> things not<WG3369> seen<WG991> as yet<WG3369>, moved with fear<WG2125>, prepared<WG2680> an ark<WG2787> to<WG1519> the saving<WG4991> of his<WG846> house<WG3624>; by<WG1223> the which<WG3739> he condemned<WG2632> the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> became<WG1096> heir<WG2818> of the righteousness<WG1343> which is by<WG2596> faith<WG4102>. / moved…: or, being wary


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Abraham<WG11>, when he was called<WG2564> to go out<WG1831> into<WG1519> a place<WG5117> which<WG3739> he should after<WG3195> receive<WG2983> for<WG1519> an inheritance<WG2817>, obeyed<WG5219>; and<WG2532> he went out<WG1831>, not<WG3361> knowing<WG1987> whither<WG4226> he went<WG2064>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> he sojourned<WG3939> in<WG1519> the land<WG1093> of promise<WG1860>, as<WG5613> in a strange country<WG245>, dwelling<WG2730> in<WG1722> tabernacles<WG4633> with<WG3326> Isaac<WG2464> and<WG2532> Jacob<WG2384>, the heirs with him<WG4789> of the same<WG846> promise<WG1860>:


btext:
For<WG1063> he looked for<WG1551> a city<WG4172> which hath<WG2192> foundations<WG2310>, whose<WG3739> builder<WG5079> and<WG2532> maker<WG1217> is God<WG2316>.


btext:
Through faith<WG4102> also<WG2532> Sara<WG4564> herself<WG846> received<WG2983> strength<WG1411> to<WG1519> conceive<WG2602> seed<WG4690>, and<WG2532> was delivered of a child<WG5088> when she was past<WG3844> age<WG2540><WG2244>, because<WG1893> she judged<WG2233> him faithful<WG4103> who had promised<WG1861>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1352> sprang there<WG1080> even<WG2532> of<WG575> one<WG1520>, and<WG2532> him<WG5023> as good as dead<WG3499>, so many as<WG2531> the stars<WG798> of the sky<WG3772> in multitude<WG4128>, and<WG2532> as<WG5616> the sand<WG285> which<WG3588> is by<WG3844> the sea<WG2281> shore<WG5491> innumerable<WG382>.


btext:
These<WG3778> all<WG3956> died<WG599> in<WG2596> faith<WG4102>, not<WG3361> having received<WG2983> the promises<WG1860>, but<WG235> having seen<WG1492> them<WG846> afar off<WG4207>, and<WG2532> were persuaded of<WG3982> them, and<WG2532> embraced<WG782> them, and<WG2532> confessed<WG3670> that<WG3754> they were<WG1526> strangers<WG3581> and<WG2532> pilgrims<WG3927> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>. / in faith: Gr. according to faith


btext:
For<WG1063> they that say<WG3004> such things<WG5108> declare plainly<WG1718> that<WG3754> they seek<WG1934> a country<WG3968>.


btext:
And<WG2532> truly<WG3303>, if<WG1487> they had been mindful<WG3421> of that<WG1565> country from<WG575> whence<WG3739> they came out<WG1831>, they might<WG302> have had<WG2192> opportunity<WG2540> to have returned<WG344>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3570> they desire<WG3713> a better<WG2909> country, that is<WG5123>, an heavenly<WG2032>: wherefore<WG1352> God<WG2316> is<WG1870> not<WG3756> ashamed<WG1870><WG846> to be called<WG1941> their<WG846> God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> he hath prepared<WG2090> for them<WG846> a city<WG4172>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Abraham<WG11>, when he was tried<WG3985>, offered up<WG4374> Isaac<WG2464>: and<WG2532> he that had received<WG324> the promises<WG1860> offered up<WG4374> his only begotten<WG3439> son,


btext:
Of<WG4314> whom<WG3739> it was said<WG2980>, That<WG3754> in<WG1722> Isaac<WG2464> shall<WG2564> thy<WG4671> seed<WG4690> be called<WG2564>: / of: or, to


btext:
Accounting<WG3049> that<WG3754> God<WG2316> was able<WG1415> to raise him up<WG1453>, even<WG2532> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>; from whence<WG3606> also<WG2532> he received<WG2865> him<WG846> in<WG1722> a figure<WG3850>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Isaac<WG2464> blessed<WG2127> Jacob<WG2384> and<WG2532> Esau<WG2269> concerning<WG4012> things to come<WG3195>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Jacob<WG2384>, when he was a dying<WG599>, blessed<WG2127> both<WG1538> the sons<WG5207> of Joseph<WG2501>; and<WG2532> worshipped<WG4352>, leaning upon<WG1909> the top<WG206> of his<WG846> staff<WG4464>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Joseph<WG2501>, when he died<WG5053>, made mention<WG3421> of<WG4012> the departing<WG1841> of the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474>; and<WG2532> gave commandment<WG1781> concerning<WG4012> his<WG846> bones<WG3747>. / made…: or, remembered


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Moses<WG3475>, when he was born<WG1080>, was hid<WG2928> three months<WG5150> of<WG5259> his<WG846> parents<WG3962>, because<WG1360> they saw<WG1492> he was a proper<WG791> child<WG3813>; and<WG2532> they were<WG5399> not<WG3756> afraid<WG5399> of the king's<WG935> commandment<WG1297>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> Moses<WG3475>, when he was come<WG1096> to years<WG3173>, refused<WG720> to be called<WG3004> the son<WG5207> of Pharaoh's<WG5328> daughter<WG2364>;


btext:
Choosing<WG138> rather<WG3123> to suffer affliction<WG4778> with the people<WG2992> of God<WG2316>, than<WG2228> to enjoy the pleasures<WG2192><WG619> of sin<WG266> for a season<WG4340>;


btext:
Esteeming<WG2233> the reproach<WG3680> of Christ<WG5547> greater<WG3187> riches<WG4149> than<WG2233> the treasures<WG2344> in<WG1722> Egypt<WG125>: for<WG1063> he had respect<WG578> unto<WG1519> the recompence of the reward<WG3405>. / of Christ: or, for Christ


btext:
By faith<WG4102> he forsook<WG2641> Egypt<WG125>, not<WG3361> fearing<WG5399> the wrath<WG2372> of the king<WG935>: for<WG1063> he endured<WG2594>, as<WG5613> seeing<WG3708> him who is invisible<WG517>.


btext:
Through faith<WG4102> he kept<WG4160> the passover<WG3957>, and<WG2532> the sprinkling<WG4378> of blood<WG129>, lest<WG3363> he that destroyed<WG3645> the firstborn<WG4416> should touch<WG2345> them<WG846>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> they passed through<WG1224> the Red<WG2063> sea<WG2281> as<WG5613> by<WG1223> dry<WG3584> land: which<WG3739> the Egyptians<WG124> assaying<WG3984> to do<WG2983> were drowned<WG2666>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> the walls<WG5038> of Jericho<WG2410> fell down<WG4098>, after they were compassed<WG2944> about<WG1909> seven<WG2033> days<WG2250>.


btext:
By faith<WG4102> the harlot<WG4204> Rahab<WG4460> perished<WG4881> not<WG3756> with them that believed not<WG544>, when she had received<WG1209> the spies<WG2685> with<WG3326> peace<WG1515>. / that…: or, that were disobedient


btext:
And<WG2532> what<WG5101> shall I<WG3004> more<WG2089> say<WG3004>? for<WG1063> the time<WG5550> would fail<WG1952> me<WG3165> to tell<WG1334> of<WG4012> Gedeon<WG1066>, and<WG5037> of Barak<WG913>, and<WG2532> of Samson<WG4546>, and<WG2532> of Jephthae<WG2422>; of David<WG1138> also<WG2532>, and<WG5037> Samuel<WG4545>, and<WG2532> of the prophets<WG4396>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102> subdued<WG2610> kingdoms<WG932>, wrought<WG2038> righteousness<WG1343>, obtained<WG2013> promises<WG1860>, stopped<WG5420> the mouths<WG4750> of lions<WG3023>,


btext:
Quenched<WG4570> the violence<WG1411> of fire<WG4442>, escaped<WG5343> the edge<WG4750> of the sword<WG3162>, out of<WG575> weakness<WG769> were made strong<WG1743>, waxed<WG1096> valiant<WG2478> in<WG1722> fight<WG4171>, turned to flight<WG2827> the armies<WG3925> of the aliens<WG245>.


btext:
Women<WG1135> received<WG2983> their<WG846> dead<WG3498> raised to life again<WG1537><WG386>: and<WG1161> others<WG243> were tortured<WG5178>, not<WG3756> accepting<WG4327> deliverance<WG629>; that<WG2443> they might obtain<WG5177> a better<WG2909> resurrection<WG386>:


btext:
And<WG1161> others<WG2087> had<WG2983> trial<WG3984> of cruel mockings<WG1701> and<WG2532> scourgings<WG3148>, yea<WG1161>, moreover<WG2089> of bonds<WG1199> and<WG2532> imprisonment<WG5438>:


btext:
They were stoned<WG3034>, they were sawn asunder<WG4249>, were tempted<WG3985>, were slain<WG599> with<WG1722> the sword<WG5408><WG3162>: they wandered about<WG4022> in<WG1722> sheepskins<WG3374> and<WG1722> goatskins<WG122><WG1192>; being destitute<WG5302>, afflicted<WG2346>, tormented<WG2558>;


btext:
(Of whom<WG3739> the world<WG2889> was<WG2258> not<WG3756> worthy<WG514>:) they wandered<WG4105> in<WG1722> deserts<WG2047>, and<WG2532> in mountains<WG3735>, and<WG2532> in dens<WG4693> and<WG2532> caves<WG3692> of the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532> these<WG3778> all<WG3956>, having obtained a good report<WG3140> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102>, received<WG2865> not<WG3756> the promise<WG1860>:


btext:
God<WG2316> having provided<WG4265> some<WG5100> better<WG2909> thing<WG5100> for<WG4012> us<WG2257>, that<WG3363> they<WG5048> without<WG5565> us<WG2257> should<WG5048> not<WG3363> be made perfect<WG5048>. / provided: or, foreseen


btext:
Wherefore<WG5105> seeing we also<WG2532> are<WG2192> compassed about<WG4029><WG2254> with so great<WG5118> a cloud<WG3509> of witnesses<WG3144>, let<WG659> us<WG2249> lay aside<WG659> every<WG3956> weight<WG3591>, and<WG2532> the sin<WG266> which doth so easily beset<WG2139> us, and let us run<WG5143> with<WG1223> patience<WG5281> the race<WG73> that is set before<WG4295> us<WG2254>,


btext:
Looking<WG872> unto<WG1519> Jesus<WG2424> the author<WG747> and<WG2532> finisher<WG5051> of our faith<WG4102>; who<WG3739> for<WG473> the joy<WG5479> that was set before<WG4295> him<WG846> endured<WG5278> the cross<WG4716>, despising<WG2706> the shame<WG152>, and<WG5037> is set down<WG2523> at<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of the throne<WG2362> of God<WG2316>. / author: or, beginner


btext:
For<WG1063> consider<WG357> him that endured<WG5278> such<WG5108> contradiction<WG485> of<WG5259> sinners<WG268> against<WG1519> himself<WG846>, lest<WG3363> ye be wearied<WG2577> and faint<WG1590> in your<WG5216> minds<WG5590>.


btext:
Ye have<WG478> not yet<WG3768> resisted<WG478> unto<WG3360> blood<WG129>, striving<WG464> against<WG4314> sin<WG266>.


btext:
And<WG2532> ye have forgotten<WG1585> the exhortation<WG3874> which<WG3748> speaketh<WG1256> unto you<WG5213> as<WG5613> unto children<WG5207>, My<WG3450> son<WG5207>, despise<WG3643> not<WG3361> thou<WG3643> the chastening<WG3809> of the Lord<WG2962>, nor<WG3366> faint<WG1590> when thou art rebuked<WG1651> of<WG5259> him<WG846>:


btext:
For<WG1063> whom<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> loveth<WG25> he chasteneth<WG3811>, and<WG1161> scourgeth<WG3146> every<WG3956> son<WG5207> whom<WG3739> he receiveth<WG3858>.


btext:
If<WG1487> ye endure<WG5278> chastening<WG3809>, God<WG2316> dealeth<WG4374> with you<WG5213> as<WG5613> with sons<WG5207>; for<WG1063> what<WG5101> son<WG5207> is he<WG2076> whom<WG3739> the father<WG3962> chasteneth<WG3811> not<WG3756>?


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye be<WG2075> without<WG5565> chastisement<WG3809>, whereof<WG3739> all<WG3956> are<WG1096> partakers<WG3353>, then<WG686> are ye<WG2075> bastards<WG3541>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> sons<WG5207>.


btext:
Furthermore<WG1534><WG3303> we have had<WG2192> fathers<WG3962> of our<WG2257> flesh<WG4561> which corrected<WG3810> us, and<WG2532> we gave them reverence<WG1788>: shall we<WG5293> not<WG3756> much<WG4183> rather<WG3123> be in subjection<WG5293> unto the Father<WG3962> of spirits<WG4151>, and<WG2532> live<WG2198>?


btext:
For<WG1063> they verily<WG3303> for<WG4314> a few<WG3641> days<WG2250> chastened<WG3811> us after<WG2596> their own<WG846> pleasure<WG1380>; but<WG1161> he for<WG1909> our profit<WG4851>, that<WG1519> we might be partakers<WG3335> of his<WG846> holiness<WG41>. / after…: or, as seemed good, or, meet to them


btext:
Now<WG1161> no<WG3956><WG3756> chastening<WG3809> for<WG4314><WG3303> the present<WG3918> seemeth<WG1380> to be<WG1511> joyous<WG5479>, but<WG235> grievous<WG3077>: nevertheless<WG1161> afterward<WG5305> it yieldeth<WG591> the peaceable<WG1516> fruit<WG2590> of righteousness<WG1343> unto them which are exercised<WG1128> thereby<WG1223><WG846>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> lift up<WG461> the hands<WG5495> which hang down<WG3935>, and<WG2532> the feeble<WG3886> knees<WG1119>;


btext:
And<WG2532> make<WG4160> straight<WG3717> paths<WG5163> for your<WG5216> feet<WG4228>, lest that<WG3363> which is lame<WG5560> be turned out of the way<WG1624>; but<WG1161> let it<WG2390> rather<WG3123> be healed<WG2390>. / straight: or, even


btext:
Follow<WG1377> peace<WG1515> with<WG3326> all<WG3956> men, and<WG2532> holiness<WG38>, without<WG5565> which<WG3739> no man<WG3762> shall see<WG3700> the Lord<WG2962>:


btext:
Looking diligently<WG1983> lest<WG3361> any man<WG5100> fail<WG5302> of<WG575> the grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316>; lest<WG3361> any<WG5100> root<WG4491> of bitterness<WG4088> springing<WG5453> up<WG507> trouble<WG1776> you, and<WG2532> thereby<WG1223><WG5026> many<WG4183> be defiled<WG3392>; / fail…: or, fall from


btext:
Lest<WG3361> there be any<WG5100> fornicator<WG4205>, or<WG2228> profane person<WG952>, as<WG5613> Esau<WG2269>, who<WG3739> for<WG473> one<WG3391> morsel of meat<WG1035> sold<WG591> his<WG846> birthright<WG4415>.


btext:
For<WG1063> ye know<WG2467> how<WG3754> that afterward<WG2532><WG3347>, when he would<WG2309> have inherited<WG2816> the blessing<WG2129>, he was rejected<WG593>: for<WG1063> he found<WG2147> no<WG3756> place<WG5117> of repentance<WG3341>, though<WG2539> he sought<WG1567> it<WG846> carefully<WG1567> with<WG3326> tears<WG1144>. / place…: or, way to change his mind


btext:
For<WG1063> ye are<WG4334> not<WG3756> come<WG4334> unto the mount<WG3735> that might be touched<WG5584>, and<WG2532> that burned<WG2545> with fire<WG4442>, nor<WG2532> unto blackness<WG1105>, and<WG2532> darkness<WG4655>, and<WG2532> tempest<WG2366>,


btext:
And<WG2532> the sound<WG2279> of a trumpet<WG4536>, and<WG2532> the voice<WG5456> of words<WG4487>; which<WG3739> voice they that heard<WG191> intreated<WG3868> that the word<WG3056> should<WG4369> not<WG3361> be spoken<WG4369> to them<WG846> any more<WG3361>:


btext:
(For<WG1063> they could<WG5342> not<WG3756> endure<WG5342> that which was commanded<WG1291>, And if so much as<WG2579> a beast<WG2342> touch<WG2345> the mountain<WG3735>, it shall be stoned<WG3036>, or<WG2228> thrust through<WG2700> with a dart<WG1002>:


btext:
And<WG2532> so<WG3779> terrible<WG5398> was<WG2258> the sight<WG5324>, that Moses<WG3475> said<WG2036>, I exceedingly fear<WG1630><WG1510> and<WG2532> quake<WG1790>:)


btext:
But<WG235> ye are come<WG4334> unto mount<WG3735> Sion<WG4622>, and<WG2532> unto the city<WG4172> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>, the heavenly<WG2032> Jerusalem<WG2419>, and<WG2532> to an innumerable company<WG3461> of angels<WG32>,


btext:
To the general assembly<WG3831> and<WG2532> church<WG1577> of the firstborn<WG4416>, which are written<WG583> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, and<WG2532> to God<WG2316> the Judge<WG2923> of all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> to the spirits<WG4151> of just men<WG1342> made perfect<WG5048>, / written: or, enrolled


btext:
And<WG2532> to Jesus<WG2424> the mediator<WG3316> of the new<WG3501> covenant<WG1242>, and<WG2532> to the blood<WG129> of sprinkling<WG4473>, that speaketh<WG2980> better things<WG2909> than<WG3844> that of Abel<WG6>. / covenant: or, testament


btext:
See<WG991> that ye refuse<WG3868> not<WG3361> him that speaketh<WG2980>. For<WG1063> if<WG1487> they<WG1565> escaped<WG5343> not<WG3756> who refused him<WG3868> that spake<WG5537> on<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, much<WG4183> more<WG3123> shall not we<WG2249> escape, if we turn away from him<WG654> that speaketh from<WG575> heaven<WG3772>:


btext:
Whose<WG3739> voice<WG5456> then<WG5119> shook<WG4531> the earth<WG1093>: but<WG1161> now<WG3568> he hath promised<WG1861>, saying<WG3004>, Yet<WG2089> once more<WG530> I<WG1473> shake<WG4579> not<WG3756> the earth<WG1093> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> heaven<WG3772>.


btext:
And<WG1161> this word, Yet<WG2089> once more<WG530>, signifieth<WG1213> the removing<WG3331> of those things that are shaken<WG4531>, as<WG5613> of things that are made<WG4160>, that<WG2443> those things which cannot<WG3361> be shaken<WG4531> may remain<WG3306>. / are shaken: or, may be shaken


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> we receiving<WG3880> a kingdom<WG932> which cannot be moved<WG761>, let us have<WG2192> grace<WG5485>, whereby<WG1223><WG3739> we may serve<WG3000> God<WG2316> acceptably<WG2102> with<WG3326> reverence<WG127> and<WG2532> godly fear<WG2124>: / let…: or, let us hold fast


btext:
Be<WG1950> not<WG3361> forgetful<WG1950> to entertain strangers<WG5381>: for<WG1063> thereby<WG1223><WG5026> some<WG5100> have entertained<WG3579> angels<WG32> unawares<WG2990>.


btext:
Remember<WG3403> them that are in bonds<WG1198>, as<WG5613> bound with them<WG4887>; and them which suffer adversity<WG2558>, as<WG5613> being<WG5607> yourselves<WG846> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> the body<WG4983>.


btext:
Marriage<WG1062> is honourable<WG5093> in<WG1722> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> the bed<WG2845> undefiled<WG283>: but<WG1161> whoremongers<WG4205> and<WG2532> adulterers<WG3432> God<WG2316> will judge<WG2919>.


btext:
Let your conversation<WG5158> be without covetousness<WG866>; and be content<WG714> with such things as ye have<WG3918>: for<WG1063> he<WG846> hath said<WG2046>, I will never<WG3364> leave<WG447> thee<WG4571>, nor<WG3761><WG3364> forsake<WG1459> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
So that<WG5620> we<WG2248> may boldly<WG2292> say<WG3004>, The Lord<WG2962> is my<WG1698> helper<WG998>, and<WG2532> I will<WG5399> not<WG3756> fear<WG5399> what<WG5101> man<WG444> shall do<WG4160> unto me<WG3427>.


btext:
Remember<WG3421> them which have the rule<WG2233> over you<WG5216>, who<WG3748> have spoken<WG2980> unto you<WG5213> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>: whose<WG3739> faith<WG4102> follow<WG3401>, considering<WG333> the end<WG1545> of their conversation<WG391>. / have the rule: or, are the guides


btext:
Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> the same<WG846> yesterday<WG5504>, and<WG2532> to day<WG4594>, and<WG2532> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
Be<WG4064> not<WG3361> carried about<WG4064> with divers<WG4164> and<WG2532> strange<WG3581> doctrines<WG1322>. For<WG1063> it is a good thing<WG2570> that the heart<WG2588> be established<WG950> with grace<WG5485>; not<WG3756> with meats<WG1033>, which have<WG5623> not<WG3756> profited<WG5623> them that have been occupied<WG4043> therein<WG1722><WG3739>.


btext:
We have<WG2192> an altar<WG2379>, whereof<WG1537><WG3739> they have<WG2192> no<WG3756> right<WG1849> to eat<WG5315> which serve<WG3000> the tabernacle<WG4633>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the bodies<WG4983> of those<WG5130> beasts<WG2226>, whose<WG3739> blood<WG129> is brought<WG1533> into<WG1519> the sanctuary<WG39> by<WG1223> the high priest<WG749> for<WG4012> sin<WG266>, are burned<WG2618> without<WG1854> the camp<WG3925>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> Jesus<WG2424> also<WG2532>, that<WG2443> he might sanctify<WG37> the people<WG2992> with<WG1223> his own<WG2398> blood<WG129>, suffered<WG3958> without<WG1854> the gate<WG4439>.


btext:
Let us go forth<WG1831> therefore<WG5106> unto<WG4314> him<WG846> without<WG1854> the camp<WG3925>, bearing<WG5342> his<WG846> reproach<WG3680>.


btext:
For<WG1063> here<WG5602> have we<WG2192> no<WG3756> continuing<WG3306> city<WG4172>, but<WG235> we seek one<WG1934> to come<WG3195>.


btext:
By<WG1223> him<WG846> therefore<WG3767> let us offer<WG399> the sacrifice<WG2378> of praise<WG133> to God<WG2316> continually<WG1275>, that is<WG5123>, the fruit<WG2590> of our lips<WG5491> giving thanks<WG3670> to his<WG846> name<WG3686>. / giving…: Gr. confessing to


btext:
But<WG1161> to do good<WG2140> and<WG2532> to communicate<WG2842> forget<WG1950> not<WG3361>: for<WG1063> with such<WG5108> sacrifices<WG2378> God<WG2316> is well pleased<WG2100>.


btext:
Obey<WG3982> them that have the rule<WG2233> over you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> submit yourselves<WG5226>: for<WG1063> they<WG846> watch<WG69> for<WG5228> your<WG5216> souls<WG5590>, as<WG5613> they that must give<WG591> account<WG3056>, that<WG2443> they may do<WG4160> it<WG5124> with<WG3326> joy<WG5479>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> with grief<WG4727>: for<WG1063> that<WG5124> is unprofitable<WG255> for you<WG5213>. / have…: or, guide


btext:
Pray<WG4336> for<WG4012> us<WG2257>: for<WG1063><WG3754> we trust<WG3982> we have<WG2192> a good<WG2570> conscience<WG4893>, in<WG1722> all things<WG3956> willing<WG2309> to live<WG390> honestly<WG2573>.


btext:
But<WG1161> I beseech<WG3870> you the rather<WG4056> to do<WG4160> this<WG5124>, that<WG2443> I may be restored<WG600> to you<WG5213> the sooner<WG5032>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> the God<WG2316> of peace<WG1515>, that brought again<WG321> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424>, that great<WG3173> shepherd<WG4166> of the sheep<WG4263>, through<WG1722> the blood<WG129> of the everlasting<WG166> covenant<WG1242>, / covenant: or, testament


btext:
Make<WG2675> you<WG5209> perfect<WG2675> in<WG1722> every<WG3956> good<WG18> work<WG2041> to<WG1519> do<WG4160> his<WG846> will<WG2307>, working<WG4160> in<WG1722> you<WG5213> that which is wellpleasing<WG2101> in his<WG846> sight<WG1799>, through<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>; to whom<WG3739> be glory<WG1391> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>. / working: or, doing


btext:
And<WG1161> I beseech<WG3870> you<WG5209>, brethren<WG80>, suffer<WG430> the word<WG3056> of exhortation<WG3874>: for<WG1063><WG2532> I have written a letter<WG1989> unto you<WG5213> in<WG1223> few words<WG1024>.


btext:
Know ye<WG1097> that our brother<WG80> Timothy<WG5095> is set at liberty<WG630>; with<WG3326> whom<WG3739>, if<WG1437> he come<WG2064> shortly<WG5032>, I will see<WG3700> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Salute<WG782> all<WG3956> them that have the rule<WG2233> over you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the saints<WG40>. They of<WG575> Italy<WG2482> salute<WG782> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be with<WG3326> you<WG5216> all<WG3956>. Amen<WG281>.  / Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.


btext:
James<WG2385>, a servant<WG1401> of God<WG2316> and<WG2532> of the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, to the twelve<WG1427> tribes<WG5443> which<WG1722> are scattered abroad<WG1290>, greeting<WG5463>.


btext:
My<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, count it<WG2233> all<WG3956> joy<WG5479> when<WG3752> ye fall<WG4045> into divers<WG4164> temptations<WG3986>; / temptations: or, trials


btext:
Knowing<WG1097> this, that<WG3754> the trying<WG1383> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> worketh<WG2716> patience<WG5281>.


btext:
But<WG1161> let<WG2192> patience<WG5281> have<WG2192> her perfect<WG5046> work<WG2041>, that<WG2443> ye may be<WG5600> perfect<WG5046> and<WG2532> entire<WG3648>, wanting<WG3007> nothing<WG1722><WG3367>.


btext:
<WG1161> If any<WG1536> of you<WG5216> lack<WG3007> wisdom<WG4678>, let him ask<WG154> of<WG3844> God<WG2316>, that giveth<WG1325> to all<WG3956> men liberally<WG574>, and<WG2532> upbraideth<WG3679> not<WG3361>; and<WG2532> it shall be given<WG1325> him<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> let him ask<WG154> in<WG1722> faith<WG4102>, nothing<WG3367> wavering<WG1252>. For<WG1063> he that wavereth<WG1252> is like<WG1503> a wave<WG2830> of the sea<WG2281> driven with the wind<WG416> and<WG2532> tossed<WG4494>.


btext:
For<WG1063> let<WG3633> not<WG3361> that<WG1565> man<WG444> think<WG3633> that<WG3754> he shall receive<WG2983> any thing<WG5100> of<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962>.


btext:
A double minded<WG1374> man<WG435> is unstable<WG182> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> his<WG846> ways<WG3598>.


btext:
<WG1161> Let<WG2744> the brother<WG80> of low degree<WG5011> rejoice<WG2744> in<WG1722> that he<WG846> is exalted<WG5311>: / rejoice: or, glory / rejoice: or, glory


btext:
But<WG1161> the rich<WG4145>, in<WG1722> that he<WG846> is made low<WG5014>: because<WG3754> as<WG5613> the flower<WG438> of the grass<WG5528> he shall pass away<WG3928>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the sun<WG2246> is no sooner risen<WG393> with<WG4862> a burning heat<WG2742>, but<WG2532> it withereth<WG3583> the grass<WG5528>, and<WG2532> the flower<WG438> thereof<WG846> falleth<WG1601>, and<WG2532> the grace<WG2143> of the fashion<WG4383> of it<WG846> perisheth<WG622>: so<WG3779> also<WG2532> shall<WG3133> the rich man<WG4145> fade away<WG3133> in<WG1722> his<WG846> ways<WG4197>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> is the man<WG435> that<WG3739> endureth<WG5278> temptation<WG3986>: for<WG3754> when he is tried<WG1384><WG1096>, he shall receive<WG2983> the crown<WG4735> of life<WG2222>, which<WG3739> the Lord<WG2962> hath promised<WG1861> to them that love<WG25> him<WG846>.


btext:
Let<WG3004> no man<WG3367> say<WG3004> when he is tempted<WG3985><WG3754>, I am tempted<WG3985> of<WG575> God<WG2316>: for<WG1063> God<WG2316> cannot be tempted<WG551><WG2076> with evil<WG2556>, neither<WG1161> tempteth<WG3985> he<WG846><WG3985> any man<WG3762>: / evil: or, evils


btext:
But<WG1161> every man<WG1538> is tempted<WG3985>, when he is drawn away<WG1828> of<WG5259> his own<WG2398> lust<WG1939>, and<WG2532> enticed<WG1185>.


btext:
Then<WG1534> when lust<WG1939> hath conceived<WG4815>, it bringeth forth<WG5088> sin<WG266>: and<WG1161> sin<WG266>, when it is finished<WG658>, bringeth forth<WG616> death<WG2288>.


btext:
Every<WG3956> good<WG18> gift<WG1394> and<WG2532> every<WG3956> perfect<WG5046> gift<WG1434> is<WG2076> from above<WG509>, and cometh down<WG2597> from<WG575> the Father<WG3962> of lights<WG5457>, with<WG3844> whom<WG3739> is<WG1762> no<WG3756> variableness<WG3883>, neither<WG2228> shadow<WG644> of turning<WG5157>.


btext:
Of his own will<WG1014> begat he<WG616> us<WG2248> with the word<WG3056> of truth<WG225>, that<WG1519> we<WG2248> should be<WG1511> a kind<WG5100> of firstfruits<WG536> of his<WG846> creatures<WG2938>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620>, my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> brethren<WG80>, let<WG2077> every<WG3956> man<WG444> be<WG2077> swift<WG5036> to<WG1519> hear<WG191>, slow<WG1021> to<WG1519> speak<WG2980>, slow<WG1021> to<WG1519> wrath<WG3709>:


btext:
For<WG1063> the wrath<WG3709> of man<WG435> worketh<WG2716> not<WG3756> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> lay apart<WG659> all<WG3956> filthiness<WG4507> and<WG2532> superfluity<WG4050> of naughtiness<WG2549>, and receive<WG1209> with<WG1722> meekness<WG4240> the engrafted<WG1721> word<WG3056>, which<WG3588> is able<WG1410> to save<WG4982> your<WG5216> souls<WG5590>.


btext:
But<WG1161> be ye<WG1096> doers<WG4163> of the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> hearers<WG202> only<WG3440>, deceiving<WG3884> your own selves<WG1438>.


btext:
For<WG3754> if any<WG1536> be<WG2076> a hearer<WG202> of the word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> a doer<WG4163>, he<WG3778> is like<WG1503> unto a man<WG435> beholding<WG2657> his<WG846> natural<WG1078> face<WG4383> in<WG1722> a glass<WG2072>:


btext:
For<WG1063> he beholdeth<WG2657> himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> goeth his way<WG565>, and<WG2532> straightway<WG2112> forgetteth<WG1950> what manner of man<WG3697> he was<WG2258>.


btext:
But<WG1161> whoso looketh<WG3879> into<WG1519> the perfect<WG5046> law<WG3551> of liberty<WG1657>, and<WG2532> continueth<WG3887> therein, he<WG3778> being<WG1096> not<WG3756> a forgetful<WG1953> hearer<WG202>, but<WG235> a doer<WG4163> of the work<WG2041>, this man<WG3778> shall be<WG2071> blessed<WG3107> in<WG1722> his<WG846> deed<WG4162>. / deed: or, doing


btext:
If any man<WG1536> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> seem<WG1380> to be<WG1511> religious<WG2357>, and bridleth<WG5468> not<WG3361> his<WG846> tongue<WG1100>, but<WG235> deceiveth<WG538> his own<WG846> heart<WG2588>, this man's<WG5127> religion<WG2356> is vain<WG3152>.


btext:
Pure<WG2513> religion<WG2356> and<WG2532> undefiled<WG283> before<WG3844> God<WG2316> and<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> is<WG2076> this<WG3778>, To visit<WG1980> the fatherless<WG3737> and<WG2532> widows<WG5503> in<WG1722> their<WG846> affliction<WG2347>, and to keep<WG5083> himself<WG1438> unspotted<WG784> from<WG575> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
My<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, have<WG2192> not<WG3361> the faith<WG4102> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, the Lord of glory<WG1391>, with<WG1722> respect of persons<WG4382>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1437> there come<WG1525> unto<WG1519> your<WG5216> assembly<WG4864> a man<WG435> with a gold ring<WG5554>, in<WG1722> goodly<WG2986> apparel<WG2066>, and<WG1161> there come in<WG1525> also<WG2532> a poor man<WG4434> in<WG1722> vile<WG4508> raiment<WG2066>; / assembly: Gr. synagogue


btext:
And<WG2532> ye have respect<WG1914> to<WG1909> him that weareth<WG5409> the gay<WG2986> clothing<WG2066>, and<WG2532> say<WG2036> unto him<WG846>, Sit<WG2521> thou<WG4771> here<WG5602> in a good place<WG2573>; and<WG2532> say<WG2036> to the poor<WG4434>, Stand<WG2476> thou<WG4771> there<WG1563>, or<WG2228> sit<WG2521> here<WG5602> under<WG5259> my<WG3450> footstool<WG5286>: / in…: or, well, or, seemly


btext:
Are ye<WG1252> not<WG3756> then<WG2532> partial<WG1252> in<WG1722> yourselves<WG1438>, and<WG2532> are become<WG1096> judges<WG2923> of evil<WG4190> thoughts<WG1261>?


btext:
Hearken<WG191>, my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> brethren<WG80>, Hath<WG1586> not<WG3756> God<WG2316> chosen<WG1586> the poor<WG4434> of this<WG5127> world<WG2889> rich<WG4145> in<WG1722> faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> heirs<WG2818> of the kingdom<WG932> which<WG3739> he hath promised<WG1861> to them that love<WG25> him<WG846>? / of the: or, of that


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210> have despised<WG818> the poor<WG4434>. Do<WG2616> not<WG3756> rich men<WG4145> oppress<WG2616> you<WG5216>, and<WG2532> draw<WG846><WG1670> you<WG5209> before<WG1519> the judgment seats<WG2922>?


btext:
Do<WG987> not<WG3756> they<WG846> blaspheme<WG987> that worthy<WG2570> name<WG3686> by<WG1909> the which ye<WG5209> are called<WG1941>? / blaspheme: or, revile, or, slander


btext:
If<WG1487><WG3305> ye fulfil<WG5055> the royal<WG937> law<WG3551> according to<WG2596> the scripture<WG1124>, Thou shalt love<WG25> thy<WG4675> neighbour<WG4139> as<WG5613> thyself<WG4572>, ye do<WG4160> well<WG2573>:


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye have respect to persons<WG4380>, ye commit<WG2038> sin<WG266>, and are convinced<WG1651> of<WG5259> the law<WG3551> as<WG5613> transgressors<WG3848>.


btext:
For<WG1063> whosoever<WG3748> shall keep<WG5083> the whole<WG3650> law<WG3551>, and yet<WG1161> offend<WG4417> in<WG1722> one<WG1520> point, he is<WG1096> guilty<WG1777> of all<WG3956>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he that said<WG2036>, Do<WG3431> not<WG3361> commit adultery<WG3431>, said<WG2036> also<WG2532>, Do<WG5407> not<WG3361> kill<WG5407>. Now<WG1161> if<WG1487> thou commit<WG3431> no<WG3756> adultery<WG3431>, yet if<WG1161> thou kill<WG5407>, thou art become<WG1096> a transgressor<WG3848> of the law<WG3551>. / he that: or, that law which


btext:
So<WG3779> speak ye<WG2980>, and<WG2532> so<WG3779> do<WG4160>, as<WG5613> they that shall be<WG3195> judged<WG2919> by<WG1223> the law<WG3551> of liberty<WG1657>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he shall have judgment<WG2920> without mercy<WG448>, that hath shewed<WG4160> no<WG3361> mercy<WG1656>; and<WG2532> mercy<WG1656> rejoiceth against<WG2620> judgment<WG2920>. / rejoiceth: or, glorieth


btext:
What<WG5101> doth it profit<WG3786>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, though<WG1437> a man<WG5100> say<WG3004> he hath<WG2192> faith<WG4102>, and<WG1161> have<WG2192> not<WG3361> works<WG2041>? can<WG1410><WG3361> faith<WG4102> save<WG4982> him<WG846>?


btext:
If<WG1437><WG1161> a brother<WG80> or<WG2228> sister<WG79> be<WG5225> naked<WG1131>, and<WG2532> destitute<WG3007><WG5600> of daily<WG2184> food<WG5160>,


btext:
And<WG1161> one<WG5100> of<WG1537> you<WG5216> say<WG2036> unto them<WG846>, Depart<WG5217> in<WG1722> peace<WG1515>, be ye warmed<WG2328> and<WG2532> filled<WG5526>; notwithstanding<WG1161> ye give<WG1325> them<WG846> not<WG3361> those things which are needful<WG2006> to the body<WG4983>; what<WG5101> doth it profit<WG3786>?


btext:
Even<WG2532> so<WG3779> faith<WG4102>, if<WG3362> it hath<WG2192> not<WG3362> works<WG2041>, is<WG2076> dead<WG3498>, being alone<WG2596><WG1438>. / alone: Gr. by itself


btext:
Yea<WG235>, a man<WG5100> may say<WG2046>, Thou<WG4771> hast<WG2192> faith<WG4102>, and I<WG2504> have<WG2192> works<WG2041>: shew<WG1166> me<WG3427> thy<WG4675> faith<WG4102> without<WG1537> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, and I<WG2504> will shew<WG1166> thee<WG4671> my<WG3450> faith<WG4102> by<WG1537> my<WG3450> works<WG2041>. / without: some copies read, by


btext:
Thou<WG4771> believest<WG4100> that<WG3754> there is<WG2076> one<WG1520> God<WG2316>; thou doest<WG4160> well<WG2573>: the devils<WG1140> also<WG2532> believe<WG4100>, and<WG2532> tremble<WG5425>.


btext:
But<WG1161> wilt<WG2309> thou know<WG1097>, O<WG5599> vain<WG2756> man<WG444>, that<WG3754> faith<WG4102> without<WG5565> works<WG2041> is<WG2076> dead<WG3498>?


btext:
Was<WG1344> not<WG3756> Abraham<WG11> our<WG2257> father<WG3962> justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> works<WG2041>, when he had offered<WG399> Isaac<WG2464> his<WG846> son<WG5207> upon<WG1909> the altar<WG2379>?


btext:
Seest thou<WG991> how<WG3754> faith<WG4102> wrought<WG4903> with his<WG846> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> by<WG1537> works<WG2041> was<WG5048> faith<WG4102> made perfect<WG5048>? / Seest…: or, Thou seest


btext:
And<WG2532> the scripture<WG1124> was fulfilled<WG4137> which saith<WG3004><WG1161>, Abraham<WG11> believed<WG4100> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> it was imputed<WG3049> unto him<WG846> for<WG1519> righteousness<WG1343>: and<WG2532> he was called<WG2564> the Friend<WG5384> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Ye see<WG3708> then<WG5106> how that<WG3754> by<WG1537> works<WG2041> a man<WG444> is justified<WG1344>, and<WG2532> not<WG3756> by<WG1537> faith<WG4102> only<WG3440>.


btext:
Likewise<WG3668><WG1161> also<WG2532> was<WG1344> not<WG3756> Rahab<WG4460> the harlot<WG4204> justified<WG1344> by<WG1537> works<WG2041>, when she had received<WG5264> the messengers<WG32>, and<WG2532> had sent them out<WG1544> another<WG2087> way<WG3598>?


btext:
For<WG1063> as<WG5618> the body<WG4983> without<WG5565> the spirit<WG4151> is<WG2076> dead<WG3498>, so<WG3779> faith<WG4102> without<WG5565> works<WG2041> is<WG2076> dead<WG3498> also<WG2532>. / spirit: or, breath


btext:
My<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, be<WG1096> not<WG3361> many<WG4183> masters<WG1320>, knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> we shall receive<WG2983> the greater<WG3187> condemnation<WG2917>. / condemnation: or, judgment


btext:
For<WG1063> in many things<WG4183> we offend<WG4417> all<WG537>. If any man<WG1536> offend<WG4417> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> word<WG3056>, the same<WG3778> is a perfect<WG5046> man<WG435>, and able<WG1415> also<WG2532> to bridle<WG5468> the whole<WG3650> body<WG4983>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, we put<WG906> bits<WG5469> in<WG1519> the horses'<WG2462> mouths<WG4750>, that<WG4314> they<WG846> may obey<WG3982> us<WG2254>; and<WG2532> we turn about<WG3329> their<WG846> whole<WG3650> body<WG4983>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400> also<WG2532> the ships<WG4143>, which though they be<WG5607> so great<WG5082>, and<WG2532> are driven<WG1643> of<WG5259> fierce<WG4642> winds<WG417>, yet are they turned about<WG3329> with<WG5259> a very small<WG1646> helm<WG4079>, whithersoever<WG3699><WG302> the governor<WG2116> listeth<WG3730><WG1014>.


btext:
Even<WG2532> so<WG3779> the tongue<WG1100> is<WG2076> a little<WG3398> member<WG3196>, and<WG2532> boasteth great things<WG3166>. Behold<WG2400>, how great<WG2245> a matter<WG5208> a little<WG3641> fire<WG4442> kindleth<WG381>! / a matter: or, wood


btext:
And<WG2532> the tongue<WG1100> is a fire<WG4442>, a world<WG2889> of iniquity<WG93>: so<WG3779> is<WG2525> the tongue<WG1100> among<WG1722> our<WG2257> members<WG3196>, that it defileth<WG4695> the whole<WG3650> body<WG4983>, and<WG2532> setteth on fire<WG5394> the course<WG5164> of nature<WG1078>; and<WG2532> it is set on fire<WG5394> of<WG5259> hell<WG1067>. / course: Gr. wheel


btext:
For<WG1063> every<WG3956> kind<WG5449> of beasts<WG2342>, and<WG5037><WG2532> of birds<WG4071>, and<WG5037> of serpents<WG2062>, and<WG2532> of things in the sea<WG1724>, is tamed<WG1150>, and<WG2532> hath been tamed<WG1150> of mankind<WG5449><WG442>: / kind: Gr. nature / mankind: Gr. nature of man


btext:
But<WG1161> the tongue<WG1100> can<WG1410> no<WG3762> man<WG444> tame<WG1150>; it is an unruly<WG183> evil<WG2556>, full<WG3324> of deadly<WG2287> poison<WG2447>.


btext:
Therewith<WG1722><WG846> bless we<WG2127> God<WG2316>, even<WG2532> the Father<WG3962>; and<WG2532> therewith<WG1722><WG846> curse we<WG2672> men<WG444>, which<WG3588> are made<WG1096> after<WG2596> the similitude<WG3669> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
Out of<WG1537> the same<WG846> mouth<WG4750> proceedeth<WG1831> blessing<WG2129> and<WG2532> cursing<WG2671>. My<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, these things<WG5023> ought<WG5534> not<WG3756> so<WG3779> to be<WG1096>.


btext:
Doth<WG3385> a fountain<WG4077> send forth<WG1032> at<WG1537> the same<WG846> place<WG3692> sweet<WG1099> water and<WG2532> bitter<WG4089>? / place: or, hole


btext:
Can<WG3361><WG1410> the fig tree<WG4808>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, bear<WG4160> olive berries<WG1636>? either<WG2228> a vine<WG288>, figs<WG4810>? so<WG3779> can no<WG3762> fountain<WG4077> both yield<WG4160> salt<WG252> water<WG5204> and<WG2532> fresh<WG1099>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> is a wise man<WG4680> and<WG2532> endued with knowledge<WG1990> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>? let him shew<WG1166> out of<WG1537> a good<WG2570> conversation<WG391> his<WG846> works<WG2041> with<WG1722> meekness<WG4240> of wisdom<WG4678>.


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1487> ye have<WG2192> bitter<WG4089> envying<WG2205> and<WG2532> strife<WG2052> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, glory<WG2620> not<WG3361>, and<WG2532> lie not<WG5574> against<WG2596> the truth<WG225>.


btext:
This<WG3778> wisdom<WG4678> descendeth<WG2076><WG2718> not<WG3756> from above<WG509>, but<WG235> is earthly<WG1919>, sensual<WG5591>, devilish<WG1141>. / sensual: or, natural


btext:
For<WG1063> where<WG3699> envying<WG2205> and<WG2532> strife<WG2052> is, there<WG1563> is confusion<WG181> and<WG2532> every<WG3956> evil<WG5337> work<WG4229>. / confusion: Gr. tumult or unquietness


btext:
But<WG1161> the wisdom<WG4678> that is from above<WG509> is<WG2076> first<WG4412> pure<WG3303><WG53>, then<WG1899> peaceable<WG1516>, gentle<WG1933>, and easy to be intreated<WG2138>, full<WG3324> of mercy<WG1656> and<WG2532> good<WG18> fruits<WG2590>, without partiality<WG87>, and<WG2532> without hypocrisy<WG505>. / partiality: or, wrangling


btext:
And<WG1161> the fruit<WG2590> of righteousness<WG1343> is sown<WG4687> in<WG1722> peace<WG1515> of them that make<WG4160> peace<WG1515>.


btext:
From whence<WG4159> come wars<WG4171> and<WG2532> fightings<WG3163> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>? come they not<WG3756> hence<WG1782>, even of<WG1537> your<WG5216> lusts<WG2237> that war<WG4754> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> members<WG3196>? / fightings: or, brawlings / lusts: or, pleasures


btext:
Ye lust<WG1937>, and<WG2532> have<WG2192> not<WG3756>: ye kill<WG5407>, and<WG2532> desire to have<WG2206>, and<WG2532> cannot<WG3756><WG1410> obtain<WG2013>: ye fight<WG3164> and<WG2532> war<WG4170>, yet<WG1161> ye have<WG2192> not<WG3756>, because<WG1223> ye<WG5209> ask<WG154> not<WG3361>.


btext:
Ye ask<WG154>, and<WG2532> receive<WG2983> not<WG3756>, because<WG1360> ye ask<WG154> amiss<WG2560>, that<WG2443> ye may consume<WG1159> it upon<WG1722> your<WG5216> lusts<WG2237>. / lusts: or, pleasures


btext:
Ye adulterers<WG3432> and<WG2532> adulteresses<WG3428>, know ye<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> the friendship<WG5373> of the world<WG2889> is<WG2076> enmity<WG2189> with God<WG2316>? whosoever<WG3739><WG302> therefore<WG3767> will be<WG1511><WG1014> a friend<WG5384> of the world<WG2889> is<WG2525> the enemy<WG2190> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
<WG2228> Do ye think<WG1380> that<WG3754> the scripture<WG1124> saith<WG3004> in vain<WG2761>, The spirit<WG4151> that<WG3739> dwelleth<WG2730> in<WG1722> us<WG2254> lusteth<WG1971> to<WG4314> envy<WG5355>? / to envy: or, enviously? / to envy: or, enviously


btext:
But<WG1161> he giveth<WG1325> more<WG3187> grace<WG5485>. Wherefore<WG1352> he saith<WG3004>, God<WG2316> resisteth<WG498> the proud<WG5244>, but<WG1161> giveth<WG1325> grace<WG5485> unto the humble<WG5011>.


btext:
Submit yourselves<WG5293> therefore<WG3767> to God<WG2316>. Resist<WG436> the devil<WG1228>, and<WG2532> he will flee<WG5343> from<WG575> you<WG5216>.


btext:
Draw nigh<WG1448> to God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> he will draw nigh<WG1448> to you<WG5213>. Cleanse<WG2511> your hands<WG5495>, ye sinners<WG268>; and<WG2532> purify<WG48> your hearts<WG2588>, ye double minded<WG1374>.


btext:
Be afflicted<WG5003>, and<WG2532> mourn<WG3996>, and<WG2532> weep<WG2799>: let your<WG5216> laughter<WG1071> be turned<WG3344> to<WG1519> mourning<WG3997>, and<WG2532> your joy<WG5479> to<WG1519> heaviness<WG2726>.


btext:
Humble yourselves<WG5013> in the sight<WG1799> of the Lord<WG2962>, and<WG2532> he shall lift<WG5312> you<WG5209> up<WG5312>.


btext:
Speak<WG2635> not<WG3361> evil<WG2635> one of another<WG240>, brethren<WG80>. He that speaketh evil<WG2635> of his brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> judgeth<WG2919> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, speaketh evil<WG2635> of the law<WG3551>, and<WG2532> judgeth<WG2919> the law<WG3551>: but<WG1161> if<WG1487> thou judge<WG2919> the law<WG3551>, thou art<WG1488> not<WG3756> a doer<WG4163> of the law<WG3551>, but<WG235> a judge<WG2923>.


btext:
There is<WG2076> one<WG1520> lawgiver<WG3550>, who<WG3588> is able<WG1410> to save<WG4982> and<WG2532> to destroy<WG622>: who<WG5101> art<WG1488> thou<WG4771> that<WG3739> judgest<WG2919> another<WG2087>?


btext:
Go to<WG33> now<WG3568>, ye that say<WG3004>, To day<WG4594> or<WG2532> to morrow<WG839> we will go<WG4198> into<WG1519> such<WG3592> a city<WG4172>, and<WG2532> continue<WG4160><WG4160> there<WG1563> a<WG1520> year<WG1763>, and<WG2532> buy and sell<WG1710><WG1710>, and<WG2532> get gain<WG2770><WG2770>:


btext:
Whereas<WG3748> ye know<WG1987> not<WG3756> what<WG3588> shall be on the morrow<WG839>. For<WG1063> what<WG4169> is your<WG5216> life<WG2222>? It is<WG2076> even<WG1063> a vapour<WG822>, that<WG4314> appeareth for<WG5316> a little time<WG3641>, and<WG1161> then<WG1899> vanisheth away<WG853>. / It…: or, For it is


btext:
For that<WG473> ye<WG5209> ought to say<WG3004>, If<WG1437> the Lord<WG2962> will<WG2309><WG2532>, we shall live<WG2198><WG2198>, and<WG2532> do<WG4160><WG4160> this<WG5124>, or<WG2228> that<WG1565>.


btext:
But<WG1161> now<WG3568> ye rejoice<WG2744> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> boastings<WG212>: all<WG3956> such<WG5108> rejoicing<WG2746> is<WG2076> evil<WG4190>.


btext:
Therefore<WG3767> to him that knoweth<WG1492> to do<WG4160> good<WG2570>, and<WG2532> doeth<WG4160> it not<WG3361>, to him<WG846> it is<WG2076> sin<WG266>.


btext:
Go to<WG33> now<WG3568>, ye rich men<WG4145>, weep<WG2799> and howl<WG3649> for<WG1909> your<WG5216> miseries<WG5004> that shall come upon<WG1904> you.


btext:
Your<WG5216> riches<WG4149> are corrupted<WG4595>, and<WG2532> your<WG5216> garments<WG2440> are<WG1096> motheaten<WG4598>.


btext:
Your<WG5216> gold<WG5557> and<WG2532> silver<WG696> is cankered<WG2728>; and<WG2532> the rust<WG2447> of them<WG846> shall be<WG2071> a witness<WG3142> against<WG1519> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> shall eat<WG5315> your<WG5216> flesh<WG4561> as it were<WG5613> fire<WG4442>. Ye have heaped treasure together<WG2343> for<WG1722> the last<WG2078> days<WG2250>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, the hire<WG3408> of the labourers<WG2040> who<WG3588> have reaped down<WG270> your<WG5216> fields<WG5561>, which<WG3588> is of<WG575> you<WG5216> kept back by fraud<WG650>, crieth<WG2896>: and<WG2532> the cries<WG995> of them which have reaped<WG2325> are entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the ears<WG3775> of the Lord<WG2962> of sabaoth<WG4519>.


btext:
Ye have lived in pleasure<WG5171> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> been wanton<WG4684>; ye have nourished<WG5142> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>, as<WG5613> in<WG1722> a day<WG2250> of slaughter<WG4967>.


btext:
Ye have condemned<WG2613> and killed<WG5407> the just<WG1342>; and he doth<WG498> not<WG3756> resist<WG498> you<WG5213>.


btext:
Be patient<WG3114> therefore<WG3767>, brethren<WG80>, unto<WG2193> the coming<WG3952> of the Lord<WG2962>. Behold<WG2400>, the husbandman<WG1092> waiteth<WG1551> for the precious<WG5093> fruit<WG2590> of the earth<WG1093>, and hath long patience<WG3114> for<WG1909> it<WG846>, until<WG2193><WG302> he receive<WG2983> the early<WG4406> and<WG2532> latter<WG3797> rain<WG5205>. / Be…: or, Be long patient, or, Suffer with long patience


btext:
Be<WG3114> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> patient<WG3114>; stablish<WG4741> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>: for<WG3754> the coming<WG3952> of the Lord<WG2962> draweth nigh<WG1448>.


btext:
Grudge<WG4727> not<WG3361> one against another<WG2596><WG240>, brethren<WG80>, lest<WG3363> ye be condemned<WG2632>: behold<WG2400>, the judge<WG2923> standeth<WG2476> before<WG4253> the door<WG2374>. / Grudge not: or, Groan, or, Grieve not


btext:
Take<WG2983>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, the prophets<WG4396>, who<WG3739> have spoken<WG2980> in the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962>, for an example<WG5262> of suffering affliction<WG2552>, and<WG2532> of patience<WG3115>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, we count them happy<WG3106> which endure<WG5278>. Ye have heard<WG191> of the patience<WG5281> of Job<WG2492>, and<WG2532> have seen<WG1492> the end<WG5056> of the Lord<WG2962>; that<WG3754> the Lord<WG2962> is<WG2076> very pitiful<WG4184>, and<WG2532> of tender mercy<WG3629>.


btext:
But<WG1161> above<WG4253> all things<WG3956>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, swear<WG3660> not<WG3361>, neither<WG3383> by heaven<WG3772>, neither<WG3383> by the earth<WG1093>, neither<WG3383> by any<WG5100> other<WG243> oath<WG3727>: but<WG1161> let<WG2277> your<WG5216> yea<WG3483> be<WG2277> yea<WG3483>; and<WG2532> your nay<WG3756>, nay<WG3756>; lest<WG3363> ye fall<WG4098> into<WG1519> condemnation<WG5272>.


btext:
Is<WG2553> any<WG5100> among<WG1722> you<WG5213> afflicted<WG2553>? let him pray<WG4336>. Is<WG2114> any<WG5100> merry<WG2114>? let him sing psalms<WG5567>.


btext:
Is<WG770> any<WG5100> sick<WG770> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>? let him call<WG4341> for the elders<WG4245> of the church<WG1577>; and<WG2532> let them pray<WG4336> over<WG1909> him<WG846>, anointing<WG218> him<WG846> with oil<WG1637> in<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of the Lord<WG2962>:


btext:
And<WG2532> the prayer<WG2171> of faith<WG4102> shall save<WG4982> the sick<WG2577>, and<WG2532> the Lord<WG2962> shall raise<WG1453> him<WG846> up<WG1453>; and if<WG2579> he have<WG5600> committed<WG4160> sins<WG266>, they shall be forgiven<WG863> him<WG846>.


btext:
Confess<WG1843> your faults<WG3900> one to another<WG240>, and<WG2532> pray<WG2172> one<WG240> for<WG5228> another<WG240>, that<WG3704> ye may be healed<WG2390>. The effectual fervent<WG1754> prayer<WG1162> of a righteous man<WG1342> availeth<WG2480> much<WG4183>.


btext:
Elias<WG2243> was<WG2258> a man<WG444> subject to like passions as<WG3663> we are<WG2254>, and<WG2532> he prayed<WG4336> earnestly<WG4335> that it might<WG1026> not<WG3361> rain<WG1026>: and<WG2532> it rained<WG1026> not<WG3756> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093> by the space of three<WG5140> years<WG1763> and<WG2532> six<WG1803> months<WG3376>. / subject…: of the same nature, that is, a fellow mortal / earnestly: or, in his prayer


btext:
And<WG2532> he prayed<WG4336> again<WG3825>, and<WG2532> the heaven<WG3772> gave<WG1325> rain<WG5205>, and<WG2532> the earth<WG1093> brought forth<WG985> her<WG846> fruit<WG2590>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, if<WG1437> any<WG5100> of<WG1722> you<WG5213> do err<WG4105> from<WG575> the truth<WG225>, and<WG2532> one<WG5100> convert<WG1994> him<WG846>;


btext:
Let<WG1097> him<WG846> know<WG1097>, that<WG3754> he which converteth<WG1994> the sinner<WG268> from<WG1537> the error<WG4106> of his<WG846> way<WG3598> shall save<WG4982> a soul<WG5590> from<WG1537> death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> shall hide<WG2572> a multitude<WG4128> of sins<WG266>.


btext:
Peter<WG4074>, an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, to the strangers<WG3927> scattered<WG1290> throughout Pontus<WG4195>, Galatia<WG1053>, Cappadocia<WG2587>, Asia<WG773>, and<WG2532> Bithynia<WG978>,


btext:
Elect<WG1588> according<WG2596> to the foreknowledge<WG4268> of God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962>, through<WG1722> sanctification<WG38> of the Spirit<WG4151>, unto<WG1519> obedience<WG5218> and<WG2532> sprinkling<WG4473> of the blood<WG129> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: Grace<WG5485> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, be multiplied<WG4129>.


btext:
Blessed<WG2128> be the God<WG2316> and<WG2532> Father<WG3962> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, which<WG3588> according to<WG2596> his<WG846> abundant<WG4183> mercy<WG1656> hath begotten<WG313> us<WG2248> again<WG313> unto<WG1519> a lively<WG2198> hope<WG1680> by<WG1223> the resurrection<WG386> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, / abundant: Gr. much


btext:
To<WG1519> an inheritance<WG2817> incorruptible<WG862>, and<WG2532> undefiled<WG283>, and<WG2532> that fadeth not away<WG263>, reserved<WG5083> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772> for<WG1519> you<WG5209>, / for you: or, for us


btext:
Who<WG3588> are kept<WG5432> by<WG1722> the power<WG1411> of God<WG2316> through<WG1223> faith<WG4102> unto<WG1519> salvation<WG4991> ready<WG2092> to be revealed<WG601> in<WG1722> the last<WG2078> time<WG2540>.


btext:
Wherein<WG1722><WG3739> ye greatly rejoice<WG21>, though now<WG737> for a season<WG3641>, if<WG1487> need<WG1163> be<WG2076>, ye are in heaviness<WG3076> through<WG1722> manifold<WG4164> temptations<WG3986>:


btext:
That<WG2443> the trial<WG1383> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>, being much<WG4183> more precious<WG5093> than of gold<WG5553> that perisheth<WG622>, though<WG1223><WG1161> it be tried<WG1381> with fire<WG4442>, might be found<WG2147> unto<WG1519> praise<WG1868> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> glory<WG1391> at<WG1722> the appearing<WG602> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> having<WG1492> not<WG3756> seen<WG1492><WG1492>, ye love<WG25>; in<WG1519> whom<WG3739>, though now<WG737> ye see<WG3708> him not<WG3361>, yet<WG1161> believing<WG4100>, ye rejoice<WG21> with joy<WG5479> unspeakable<WG412> and<WG2532> full of glory<WG1392>:


btext:
Receiving<WG2865> the end<WG5056> of your<WG5216> faith<WG4102>, even the salvation<WG4991> of your souls<WG5590>.


btext:
Of<WG4012> which<WG3739> salvation<WG4991> the prophets<WG4396> have enquired<WG1567> and<WG2532> searched diligently<WG1830>, who<WG3588> prophesied<WG4395> of<WG4012> the grace<WG5485> that should come unto<WG1519> you<WG5209>:


btext:
Searching<WG2045> what<WG1519><WG5101>, or<WG2228> what manner<WG4169> of time<WG2540> the Spirit<WG4151> of Christ<WG5547> which<WG3588> was in<WG1722> them<WG846> did signify<WG1213>, when it testified beforehand<WG4303> the sufferings<WG3804> of<WG1519> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> the glory<WG1391> that should follow<WG3326><WG5023>.


btext:
Unto whom<WG3739> it was revealed<WG601>, that<WG3754> not<WG3756> unto themselves<WG1438>, but<WG1161> unto us<WG2254> they did minister<WG1247> the things<WG846>, which<WG3739> are<WG312> now<WG3568> reported<WG312> unto you<WG5213> by<WG1223> them that have preached the gospel<WG2097> unto you<WG5209> with<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151> sent down<WG649> from<WG575> heaven<WG3772>; which things<WG3739> the angels<WG32> desire<WG1937> to look<WG3879> into<WG1519>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> gird up<WG328> the loins<WG3751> of your<WG5216> mind<WG1271>, be sober<WG3525>, and hope<WG1679> to the end<WG5049> for<WG1909> the grace<WG5485> that is to be brought<WG5342> unto you<WG5213> at<WG1722> the revelation<WG602> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>; / to the end: Gr. perfectly


btext:
As<WG5613> obedient<WG5218> children<WG5043>, not<WG3361> fashioning yourselves according to<WG4964> the former<WG4386> lusts<WG1939> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> ignorance<WG52>:


btext:
But<WG235> as<WG2596> he which hath called<WG2564> you<WG5209> is holy<WG40>, so<WG2532> be<WG1096> ye<WG846> holy<WG40> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> manner of conversation<WG391>;


btext:
Because<WG1360> it is written<WG1125>, Be ye<WG1096> holy<WG40>; for<WG3754> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> holy<WG40>.


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> ye call on<WG1941> the Father<WG3962>, who<WG3588> without respect of persons<WG678> judgeth<WG2919> according to<WG2596> every man's<WG1538> work<WG2041>, pass<WG390> the time<WG5550> of your<WG5216> sojourning<WG3940> here in<WG1722> fear<WG5401>:


btext:
Forasmuch as ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye were<WG3084> not<WG3756> redeemed<WG3084> with corruptible things<WG5349>, as silver<WG694> and<WG2228> gold<WG5553>, from<WG1537> your<WG5216> vain<WG3152> conversation<WG391> received by tradition from your fathers<WG3970>;


btext:
But<WG235> with the precious<WG5093> blood<WG129> of Christ<WG5547>, as<WG5613> of a lamb<WG286> without blemish<WG299> and<WG2532> without spot<WG784>:


btext:
Who verily<WG3303> was foreordained<WG4267> before<WG4253> the foundation<WG2602> of the world<WG2889>, but<WG1161> was manifest<WG5319> in<WG1909> these last<WG2078> times<WG5550> for<WG1223> you<WG5209>,


btext:
Who<WG3588> by<WG1223> him<WG846> do believe<WG4100> in<WG1519> God<WG2316>, that raised<WG1453> him<WG846> up<WG1453> from<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> gave<WG1325> him<WG846> glory<WG1391>; that<WG5620> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> and<WG2532> hope<WG1680> might be<WG1511> in<WG1519> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Seeing ye have purified<WG48> your<WG5216> souls<WG5590> in<WG1722> obeying<WG5218> the truth<WG225> through<WG1223> the Spirit<WG4151> unto<WG1519> unfeigned<WG505> love of the brethren<WG5360>, see that ye love<WG25> one another<WG240> with<WG1537> a pure<WG2513> heart<WG2588> fervently<WG1619>:


btext:
Being born again<WG313>, not<WG3756> of<WG1537> corruptible<WG5349> seed<WG4701>, but<WG235> of incorruptible<WG862>, by<WG1223> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>, which liveth<WG2198> and<WG2532> abideth<WG3306> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
For<WG1360> all<WG3956> flesh<WG4561> is as<WG5613> grass<WG5528>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the glory<WG1391> of man<WG444> as<WG5613> the flower<WG438> of grass<WG5528>. The grass<WG5528> withereth<WG3583>, and<WG2532> the flower<WG438> thereof<WG846> falleth away<WG1601>: / For: or, For that


btext:
But<WG1161> the word<WG4487> of the Lord<WG2962> endureth<WG3306> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>. And<WG1161> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> the word<WG4487> which<WG3588> by the gospel is preached<WG2097> unto<WG1519> you<WG5209>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG3767> laying aside<WG659> all<WG3956> malice<WG2549>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> guile<WG1388>, and<WG2532> hypocrisies<WG5272>, and<WG2532> envies<WG5355>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> evil speakings<WG2636>,


btext:
As<WG5613> newborn<WG738> babes<WG1025>, desire<WG1971> the sincere<WG97> milk<WG1051> of the word<WG3050>, that<WG2443> ye may grow<WG837> thereby<WG1722><WG846>:


btext:
To<WG4314> whom<WG3739> coming<WG4334>, as unto a living<WG2198> stone<WG3037>, disallowed<WG593> indeed<WG3303> of<WG5259> men<WG444>, but<WG1161> chosen<WG1588> of<WG3844> God<WG2316>, and precious<WG1784>,


btext:
Ye<WG846> also<WG2532>, as<WG5613> lively<WG2198> stones<WG3037>, are built up<WG3618> a spiritual<WG4152> house<WG3624>, an holy<WG40> priesthood<WG2406>, to offer up<WG399> spiritual<WG4152> sacrifices<WG2378>, acceptable<WG2144> to God<WG2316> by<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>. / are: or, be ye


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> also<WG2532> it is contained<WG4023> in<WG1722> the scripture<WG1124>, Behold<WG2400>, I lay<WG5087> in<WG1722> Sion<WG4622> a chief corner<WG204> stone<WG3037>, elect<WG1588>, precious<WG1784>: and<WG2532> he that believeth<WG4100> on<WG1909> him<WG846> shall<WG2617> not be<WG3364> confounded<WG2617>.


btext:
Unto you<WG5213> therefore<WG3767> which<WG3588> believe<WG4100> he is precious<WG5092>: but<WG1161> unto them which be disobedient<WG544>, the stone<WG3037> which<WG3739> the builders<WG3618> disallowed<WG593>, the same<WG3778> is made<WG1096><WG1519> the head<WG2776> of the corner<WG1137>, / precious: or, an honour


btext:
And<WG2532> a stone<WG3037> of stumbling<WG4348>, and<WG2532> a rock<WG4073> of offence<WG4625>, even to them which<WG3739> stumble<WG4350> at the word<WG3056>, being disobedient<WG544>: whereunto<WG1519><WG3739> also<WG2532> they were appointed<WG5087>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210> are a chosen<WG1588> generation<WG1085>, a royal<WG934> priesthood<WG2406>, an holy<WG40> nation<WG1484>, a peculiar<WG1519><WG4047> people<WG2992>; that<WG3704> ye should shew forth<WG1804> the praises<WG703> of him who hath called<WG2564> you<WG5209> out of<WG1537> darkness<WG4655> into<WG1519> his<WG846> marvellous<WG2298> light<WG5457>: / peculiar: or, purchased / praises: or, virtues


btext:
Which<WG3588> in time past<WG4218> were not<WG3756> a people<WG2992>, but<WG1161> are now<WG3568> the people<WG2992> of God<WG2316>: which<WG3588> had<WG1653> not<WG3756> obtained mercy<WG1653>, but<WG1161> now<WG3568> have obtained mercy<WG1653>.


btext:
Dearly beloved<WG27>, I beseech<WG3870> you as<WG5613> strangers<WG3941> and<WG2532> pilgrims<WG3927>, abstain from<WG567> fleshly<WG4559> lusts<WG1939>, which<WG3748> war<WG4754> against<WG2596> the soul<WG5590>;


btext:
Having<WG2192> your<WG5216> conversation<WG391> honest<WG2570> among<WG1722> the Gentiles<WG1484>: that<WG2443>, whereas<WG1722><WG3739> they speak against<WG2635> you<WG5216> as<WG5613> evildoers<WG2555>, they may<WG1392> by<WG1537> your good<WG2570> works<WG2041>, which they shall behold<WG2029>, glorify<WG1392> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of visitation<WG1984>. / whereas: or, wherein


btext:
<WG3767> Submit yourselves<WG5293> to every<WG3956> ordinance<WG2937> of man<WG442> for<WG1223> the Lord's sake<WG2962>: whether it be<WG1535> to the king<WG935>, as<WG5613> supreme<WG5242>;


btext:
Or<WG1535> unto governors<WG2232>, as<WG5613> unto them that are sent<WG3992> by<WG1223> him<WG846> for<WG1519><WG3303> the punishment<WG1557> of evildoers<WG2555>, and<WG1161> for the praise<WG1868> of them that do well<WG17>.


btext:
For<WG3754> so<WG3779> is<WG2076> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>, that with well doing<WG15> ye may put to silence<WG5392> the ignorance<WG56> of foolish<WG878> men<WG444>:


btext:
As<WG5613> free<WG1658>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> using<WG2192> your liberty<WG1657> for<WG5613> a cloke<WG1942> of maliciousness<WG2549>, but<WG235> as<WG5613> the servants<WG1401> of God<WG2316>. / using: Gr. having


btext:
Honour<WG5091> all<WG3956> men. Love<WG25> the brotherhood<WG81>. Fear<WG5399> God<WG2316>. Honour<WG5091> the king<WG935>. / Honour all: or, Esteem all


btext:
Servants<WG3610>, be subject<WG5293> to your masters<WG1203> with<WG1722> all<WG3956> fear<WG5401>; not<WG3756> only<WG3440> to the good<WG18> and<WG2532> gentle<WG1933>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> to the froward<WG4646>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> is thankworthy<WG5485>, if<WG1487> a man<WG5100> for<WG1223> conscience<WG4893> toward God<WG2316> endure<WG5297> grief<WG3077>, suffering<WG3958> wrongfully<WG95>. / thankworthy: or, thank


btext:
For<WG1063> what<WG4169> glory<WG2811> is it, if<WG1487>, when<WG2532> ye be buffeted<WG2852> for your faults<WG264>, ye shall take it patiently<WG5278>? but<WG235> if<WG1487>, when ye do well<WG15>, and<WG2532> suffer<WG3958> for it, ye take it patiently<WG5278>, this<WG5124> is acceptable<WG5485> with<WG3844> God<WG2316>. / acceptable: or, thank


btext:
For<WG1063> even<WG1519> hereunto<WG5124> were ye called<WG2564>: because<WG3754> Christ<WG5547> also<WG2532> suffered<WG3958> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>, leaving<WG5277> us<WG2254> an example<WG5261>, that<WG2443> ye should follow<WG1872> his<WG846> steps<WG2487>: / for us: some read, for you


btext:
Who<WG3739> did<WG4160> no<WG3756> sin<WG266>, neither<WG3761> was guile<WG1388> found<WG2147> in<WG1722> his<WG846> mouth<WG4750>:


btext:
Who<WG3739>, when he was reviled<WG3058>, reviled<WG486> not<WG3756> again<WG486>; when he suffered<WG3958>, he threatened<WG546> not<WG3756>; but<WG1161> committed<WG3860> himself to him that judgeth<WG2919> righteously<WG1346>: / himself: or, his cause


btext:
Who<WG3739> his own self<WG846> bare<WG399> our<WG2257> sins<WG266> in<WG1722> his own<WG846> body<WG4983> on<WG1909> the tree<WG3586>, that<WG2443> we<WG2198>, being dead<WG581> to sins<WG266>, should live<WG2198> unto righteousness<WG1343>: by<WG3739> whose<WG846> stripes<WG3468> ye were healed<WG2390>. / on: or, to


btext:
For<WG1063> ye were<WG2258> as<WG5613> sheep<WG4263> going astray<WG4105>; but<WG235> are<WG1994> now<WG3568> returned<WG1994> unto<WG1909> the Shepherd<WG4166> and<WG2532> Bishop<WG1985> of your<WG5216> souls<WG5590>.


btext:
Likewise<WG3668>, ye wives<WG1135>, be in subjection<WG5293> to your own<WG2398> husbands<WG435>; that<WG2443>, if any<WG1536> obey not<WG544> the word<WG3056>, they<WG2770> also<WG2532> may<WG2770> without<WG427> the word<WG3056> be won<WG2770> by<WG1223> the conversation<WG391> of the wives<WG1135>;


btext:
While they behold<WG2029> your<WG5216> chaste<WG53> conversation<WG391> coupled with<WG1722> fear<WG5401>.


btext:
Whose<WG3739> adorning<WG2889> let it<WG2077> not<WG3756> be<WG2077> that outward<WG1855> adorning of plaiting<WG1708> the hair<WG2359>, and<WG2532> of wearing<WG4025> of gold<WG5553>, or<WG2228> of putting on<WG1745> of apparel<WG2440>;


btext:
But<WG235> let it be the hidden<WG2927> man<WG444> of the heart<WG2588>, in<WG1722> that which is not corruptible<WG862>, even the ornament of a meek<WG4239> and<WG2532> quiet<WG2272> spirit<WG4151>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> in the sight<WG1799> of God<WG2316> of great price<WG4185>.


btext:
For<WG1063> after this manner<WG3779> in the old time<WG4218> the holy<WG40> women<WG1135> also<WG2532>, who<WG3588> trusted<WG1679> in<WG1909> God<WG2316>, adorned<WG2885> themselves<WG1438>, being in subjection<WG5293> unto their own<WG2398> husbands<WG435>:


btext:
Even as<WG5613> Sarah<WG4564> obeyed<WG5219> Abraham<WG11>, calling<WG2564> him<WG846> lord<WG2962>: whose<WG3739> daughters<WG5043> ye are<WG1096>, as long as ye do well<WG15>, and<WG2532> are<WG5399> not<WG3361> afraid<WG5399> with any<WG3367> amazement<WG4423>. / daughters: Gr. children


btext:
Likewise<WG3668>, ye husbands<WG435>, dwell with<WG4924> them according to<WG2596> knowledge<WG1108>, giving<WG632> honour<WG5092> unto the wife<WG1134>, as<WG5613> unto the weaker<WG772> vessel<WG4632>, and<WG2532> as<WG5613> being heirs together<WG4789> of the grace<WG5485> of life<WG2222>; that<WG1519> your<WG5216> prayers<WG4335> be<WG1581> not<WG3361> hindered<WG1581>.


btext:
Finally<WG1161><WG5056>, be ye all<WG3956> of one mind<WG3675>, having compassion one of another<WG4835>, love as brethren<WG5361>, be pitiful<WG2155>, be courteous<WG5391>: / love as: or, loving to the


btext:
Not<WG3361> rendering<WG591> evil<WG2556> for<WG473> evil<WG2556>, or<WG2228> railing<WG3059> for<WG473> railing<WG3059>: but<WG1161> contrariwise<WG5121> blessing<WG2129>; knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> ye are<WG2564> thereunto<WG1519><WG5124> called<WG2564>, that<WG2443> ye should inherit<WG2816> a blessing<WG2127>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he that will<WG2309> love<WG25> life<WG2222>, and<WG2532> see<WG1492> good<WG18> days<WG2250>, let him refrain<WG3973> his<WG846> tongue<WG1100> from<WG575> evil<WG2556>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> lips<WG5491> that they speak<WG2980> no<WG3361> guile<WG1388>:


btext:
Let him eschew<WG1578><WG575> evil<WG2556>, and<WG2532> do<WG4160> good<WG18>; let him seek<WG2212> peace<WG1515>, and<WG2532> ensue<WG1377> it<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG3754> the eyes<WG3788> of the Lord<WG2962> are over<WG1909> the righteous<WG1342>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> ears<WG3775> are open unto<WG1519> their<WG846> prayers<WG1162>: but<WG1161> the face<WG4383> of the Lord<WG2962> is against<WG1909> them that do<WG4160> evil<WG2556>. / against: Gr. upon


btext:
And<WG2532> who<WG5101> is he that will harm<WG2559> you<WG5209>, if<WG1437> ye be<WG1096> followers<WG3402> of that which is good<WG18>?


btext:
But<WG235> and if<WG1499> ye suffer<WG3958> for<WG1223> righteousness' sake<WG1343>, happy<WG3107> are ye: and<WG1161> be<WG5399> not<WG3361> afraid<WG5399> of their<WG846> terror<WG5401>, neither<WG3366> be troubled<WG5015>;


btext:
But<WG1161> sanctify<WG37> the Lord<WG2962> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>: and<WG1161> be ready<WG2092> always<WG104> to<WG4314> give an answer<WG627> to every man<WG3956> that asketh<WG154> you<WG5209> a reason<WG3056> of<WG4012> the hope<WG1680> that is in<WG1722> you<WG5213> with<WG3326> meekness<WG4240> and<WG2532> fear<WG5401>: / fear: or, reverence


btext:
Having<WG2192> a good<WG18> conscience<WG4893>; that<WG2443>, whereas<WG1722><WG3739> they speak evil<WG2635> of you<WG5216>, as<WG5613> of evildoers<WG2555>, they may be ashamed<WG2617> that falsely accuse<WG1908> your<WG5216> good<WG18> conversation<WG391> in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it is better<WG2909>, if<WG1487> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> be so<WG2309>, that ye suffer<WG3958> for well doing<WG15>, than<WG2228> for evil doing<WG2554>.


btext:
For<WG3754> Christ<WG5547> also<WG2532> hath once<WG530> suffered<WG3958> for<WG4012> sins<WG266>, the just<WG1342> for<WG5228> the unjust<WG94>, that<WG2443> he might bring<WG4317> us<WG2248> to God<WG2316>, being put to death<WG2289><WG3303> in the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG1161> quickened<WG2227> by the Spirit<WG4151>:


btext:
By<WG1722> which<WG3739> also<WG2532> he went<WG4198> and preached<WG2784> unto the spirits<WG4151> in<WG1722> prison<WG5438>;


btext:
Which sometime<WG4218> were disobedient<WG544>, when<WG3753> once<WG530> the longsuffering<WG3115> of God<WG2316> waited<WG1551> in<WG1722> the days<WG2250> of Noah<WG3575>, while the ark<WG2787> was a preparing<WG2680>, wherein<WG1519><WG3739> few<WG3641>, that is<WG5123>, eight<WG3638> souls<WG5590> were saved<WG1295> by<WG1223> water<WG5204>.


btext:
The like figure<WG499> whereunto<WG3739> even baptism<WG908> doth<WG4982> also<WG2532> now<WG3568> save<WG4982> us<WG2248> (not<WG3756> the putting away<WG595> of the filth<WG4509> of the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG235> the answer<WG1906> of a good<WG18> conscience<WG4893> toward<WG1519> God<WG2316>,) by<WG1223> the resurrection<WG386> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> is gone<WG4198> into<WG1519> heaven<WG3772>, and is<WG2076> on<WG1722> the right hand<WG1188> of God<WG2316>; angels<WG32> and<WG2532> authorities<WG1849> and<WG2532> powers<WG1411> being made subject<WG5293> unto him<WG846>.


btext:
Forasmuch then as<WG3767> Christ<WG5547> hath suffered<WG3958> for<WG5228> us<WG2257> in the flesh<WG4561>, arm<WG3695> yourselves<WG5210> likewise<WG2532> with the same<WG846> mind<WG1771>: for<WG3754> he that hath suffered<WG3958> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> hath ceased<WG3973> from sin<WG266>;


btext:
That<WG1519> he<WG980> no longer<WG3371> should live<WG980> the rest<WG1954> of his time<WG5550> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> to the lusts<WG1939> of men<WG444>, but<WG235> to the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the time<WG5550> past<WG3928> of our life<WG979> may suffice<WG713> us<WG2254> to have wrought<WG2716> the will<WG2307> of the Gentiles<WG1484>, when we walked<WG4198> in<WG1722> lasciviousness<WG766>, lusts<WG1939>, excess of wine<WG3632>, revellings<WG2970>, banquetings<WG4224>, and<WG2532> abominable<WG111> idolatries<WG1495>:


btext:
Wherein<WG1722><WG3739> they think it strange<WG3579> that ye<WG5216> run<WG4936> not<WG3361> with them to<WG1519> the same<WG846> excess<WG401> of riot<WG810>, speaking evil of<WG987> you:


btext:
Who<WG3739> shall give<WG591> account<WG3056> to him that is<WG2192> ready<WG2093> to judge<WG2919> the quick<WG2198> and<WG2532> the dead<WG3498>.


btext:
For<WG1063> for<WG1519> this cause<WG5124> was the gospel preached<WG2097> also<WG2532> to them that are dead<WG3498>, that<WG2443> they might be judged<WG2919><WG3303> according to<WG2596> men<WG444> in the flesh<WG4561>, but<WG1161> live<WG2198> according to<WG2596> God<WG2316> in the spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the end<WG5056> of all things<WG3956> is at hand<WG1448>: be ye<WG4993> therefore<WG3767> sober<WG4993>, and<WG2532> watch<WG3525> unto<WG1519> prayer<WG4335>.


btext:
And<WG1161> above<WG4253> all things<WG3956> have<WG2192> fervent<WG1618> charity<WG26> among<WG1519> yourselves<WG1438>: for<WG3754> charity<WG26> shall cover<WG2572> the multitude<WG4128> of sins<WG266>. / shall: or, will


btext:
As<WG2531> every man<WG1538> hath received<WG2983> the gift<WG5486>, even so minister<WG1247> the same<WG846> one to another<WG1519><WG1438>, as<WG5613> good<WG2570> stewards<WG3623> of the manifold<WG4164> grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
If any man<WG1536> speak<WG2980>, let him speak as<WG5613> the oracles<WG3051> of God<WG2316>; if any man<WG1536> minister<WG1247>, let him do it as<WG5613> of<WG1537> the ability<WG2479> which<WG3739> God<WG2316> giveth<WG5524>: that<WG2443> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> all things<WG3956> may be glorified<WG1392> through<WG1223> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, to whom<WG3739> be<WG2076> praise<WG1391> and<WG2532> dominion<WG2904> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, think it<WG3579> not<WG3361> strange<WG3579> concerning the<WG5213> fiery trial<WG4451> which<WG1722> is<WG1096> to<WG4314> try<WG3986> you<WG5213>, as<WG5613> though some strange thing<WG3581> happened<WG4819> unto you<WG5213>:


btext:
But<WG235> rejoice<WG5463>, inasmuch as<WG2526> ye are partakers<WG2841> of Christ's<WG5547> sufferings<WG3804>; that<WG2443>, when<WG1722> his<WG846> glory<WG1391> shall be revealed<WG602>, ye may be glad<WG5463> also<WG2532> with exceeding joy<WG21>.


btext:
If<WG1487> ye be reproached<WG3679> for<WG1722> the name<WG3686> of Christ<WG5547>, happy<WG3107> are ye; for<WG3754> the spirit<WG4151> of glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> of God<WG2316> resteth<WG373> upon<WG1909> you<WG5209>: on<WG2596><WG3303> their part<WG846> he is evil spoken of<WG987>, but<WG1161> on<WG2596> your part<WG5209> he is glorified<WG1392>.


btext:
But<WG1063> let<WG3958> none<WG3361><WG5100> of you<WG5216> suffer<WG3958> as<WG5613> a murderer<WG5406>, or<WG2228> as a thief<WG2812>, or<WG2228> as an evildoer<WG2555>, or<WG2228> as<WG5613> a busybody in other men's matters<WG244>.


btext:
Yet<WG1161> if<WG1487> any man suffer as<WG5613> a Christian<WG5546>, let him<WG153> not<WG3361> be ashamed<WG153>; but<WG1161> let him glorify<WG1392> God<WG2316> on<WG1722> this<WG5129> behalf<WG3313>.


btext:
For<WG3754> the time<WG2540> is come that judgment<WG2917> must begin<WG756> at<WG575> the house<WG3624> of God<WG2316>: and<WG1161> if<WG1487> it first<WG4412> begin at<WG575> us<WG2257>, what<WG5101> shall the end<WG5056> be of them that obey not<WG544> the gospel<WG2098> of God<WG2316>?


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1487> the righteous<WG1342> scarcely<WG3433> be saved<WG4982>, where<WG4226> shall<WG5316> the ungodly<WG765> and<WG2532> the sinner<WG268> appear<WG5316>?


btext:
Wherefore<WG5620><WG2532> let<WG3908> them that suffer<WG3958> according to<WG2596> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> commit the keeping<WG3908> of their<WG1438> souls<WG5590> to him in<WG1722> well doing<WG16>, as<WG5613> unto a faithful<WG4103> Creator<WG2939>.


btext:
The elders<WG4245> which are among<WG1722> you<WG5213> I exhort<WG3870>, who<WG3588> am also an elder<WG4850>, and<WG2532> a witness<WG3144> of the sufferings<WG3804> of Christ<WG5547>, and also<WG2532> a partaker<WG2844> of the glory<WG1391> that shall<WG3195> be revealed<WG601>:


btext:
Feed<WG4165> the flock<WG4168> of God<WG2316> which is among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, taking the oversight<WG1983> thereof, not<WG3361> by constraint<WG317>, but<WG235> willingly<WG1596>; not<WG3366> for filthy lucre<WG147>, but<WG235> of a ready mind<WG4290>; / which…: or, as much as in you is


btext:
Neither<WG3366> as<WG5613> being lords over<WG2634> God's heritage<WG2819>, but<WG235> being<WG1096> ensamples<WG5179> to the flock<WG4168>. / being lords over: or, overruling


btext:
And<WG2532> when the chief Shepherd<WG750> shall appear<WG5319>, ye shall receive<WG2865> a crown<WG4735> of glory<WG1391> that fadeth not away<WG262>.


btext:
Likewise<WG3668>, ye younger<WG3501>, submit yourselves<WG5293> unto the elder<WG4245>. Yea<WG1161>, all<WG3956> of you be subject<WG5293> one to another<WG240>, and be clothed<WG1463> with humility<WG5012>: for<WG3754> God<WG2316> resisteth<WG498> the proud<WG5244>, and<WG1161> giveth<WG1325> grace<WG5485> to the humble<WG5011>.


btext:
Humble yourselves<WG5013> therefore<WG3767> under<WG5259> the mighty<WG2900> hand<WG5495> of God<WG2316>, that<WG2443> he may exalt<WG5312> you<WG5209> in<WG1722> due time<WG2540>:


btext:
Casting<WG1977> all<WG3956> your<WG5216> care<WG3308> upon<WG1909> him<WG846>; for<WG3754> he<WG846> careth<WG3199> for<WG4012> you<WG5216>.


btext:
Be sober<WG3525>, be vigilant<WG1127>; because<WG3754> your<WG5216> adversary<WG476> the devil<WG1228>, as<WG5613> a roaring<WG5612> lion<WG3023>, walketh about<WG4043>, seeking<WG2212> whom<WG5101> he may devour<WG2666>:


btext:
Whom<WG3739> resist<WG436> stedfast<WG4731> in the faith<WG4102>, knowing<WG1492> that the same<WG846> afflictions<WG3804> are accomplished<WG2005> in your<WG5216> brethren<WG81> that are in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the God<WG2316> of all<WG3956> grace<WG5485>, who<WG3588> hath called<WG2564> us<WG2248> unto<WG1519> his<WG846> eternal<WG166> glory<WG1391> by<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>, after that ye have suffered<WG3958> a while<WG3641><WG846>, make<WG2675> you<WG5209> perfect<WG2675>, stablish<WG4741>, strengthen<WG4599>, settle<WG2311> you.


btext:
To him<WG846> be glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> dominion<WG2904> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
By<WG1223> Silvanus<WG4610>, a faithful<WG4103> brother<WG80> unto you<WG5213>, as<WG5613> I suppose<WG3049>, I have written<WG1125> briefly<WG1223><WG3641>, exhorting<WG3870>, and<WG2532> testifying<WG1957> that this<WG5026> is<WG1511> the true<WG227> grace<WG5485> of God<WG2316> wherein<WG1519><WG3739> ye stand<WG2476>.


btext:
The church that is at<WG1722> Babylon<WG897>, elected together with<WG4899> you, saluteth<WG782> you<WG5209>; and<WG2532> so doth Marcus<WG3138> my<WG3450> son<WG5207>.


btext:
Greet ye<WG782> one another<WG240> with<WG1722> a kiss<WG5370> of charity<WG26>. Peace<WG1515> be with you<WG5213> all<WG3956> that are in<WG1722> Christ<WG5547> Jesus<WG2424>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Simon<WG4826> Peter<WG4074>, a servant<WG1401> and<WG2532> an apostle<WG652> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, to them that have obtained<WG2975> like precious<WG2472> faith<WG4102> with us<WG2254> through<WG1722> the righteousness<WG1343> of God<WG2316> and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>: / Simon: or, Symeon / God…: Gr. of our God and Saviour


btext:
Grace<WG5485> and<WG2532> peace<WG1515> be multiplied<WG4129> unto you<WG5213> through<WG1722> the knowledge<WG1922> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> of Jesus<WG2424> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962>,


btext:
According as<WG5613> his<WG846> divine<WG2304> power<WG1411> hath given<WG1433> unto us<WG2254> all things<WG3956> that pertain unto<WG4314> life<WG2222> and<WG2532> godliness<WG2150>, through<WG1223> the knowledge<WG1922> of him that hath called<WG2564> us<WG2248> to<WG1223> glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> virtue<WG703>: / to: or, by


btext:
Whereby<WG1223><WG3739> are given<WG1433> unto us<WG2254> exceeding great<WG3176> and<WG2532> precious<WG5093> promises<WG1862>: that<WG2443> by<WG1223> these<WG5130> ye might be<WG1096> partakers<WG2844> of the divine<WG2304> nature<WG5449>, having escaped<WG668> the corruption<WG5356> that is in<WG1722> the world<WG2889> through<WG1722> lust<WG1939>.


btext:
And<WG2532><WG1161> beside<WG846> this<WG5124>, giving<WG3923> all<WG3956> diligence<WG4710>, add<WG2023> to<WG1722> your<WG5216> faith<WG4102> virtue<WG703>; and<WG1161> to<WG1722> virtue<WG703> knowledge<WG1108>;


btext:
And<WG1161> to<WG1722> knowledge<WG1108> temperance<WG1466>; and<WG1161> to<WG1722> temperance<WG1466> patience<WG5281>; and<WG1161> to<WG1722> patience<WG5281> godliness<WG2150>;


btext:
And<WG1161> to<WG1722> godliness<WG2150> brotherly kindness<WG5360>; and<WG1161> to<WG1722> brotherly kindness<WG5360> charity<WG26>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if these things<WG5023> be<WG5225> in you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> abound<WG4121>, they make<WG2525> you that ye shall neither<WG3756> be barren<WG692> nor<WG3761> unfruitful<WG175> in<WG1519> the knowledge<WG1922> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>. / barren: Gr. idle


btext:
But<WG1063> he that<WG3739> lacketh<WG3361><WG3918> these things<WG5023> is<WG2076> blind<WG5185>, and cannot see afar off<WG3467>, and hath forgotten<WG3024><WG2983> that he was purged from<WG2512> his<WG846> old<WG3819> sins<WG266>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> the rather<WG3123>, brethren<WG80>, give diligence<WG4704> to make<WG4160> your<WG5216> calling<WG2821> and<WG2532> election<WG1589> sure<WG949>: for<WG1063> if ye do<WG4160> these things<WG5023>, ye shall<WG4218><WG4417> never<WG3364> fall<WG4218><WG4417>:


btext:
For<WG1063> so<WG3779> an entrance<WG1529> shall be ministered<WG2023> unto you<WG5213> abundantly<WG4146> into<WG1519> the everlasting<WG166> kingdom<WG932> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> and<WG2532> Saviour<WG4990> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352> I will<WG272> not<WG3756> be negligent<WG272> to put<WG5279> you<WG5209> always<WG104> in remembrance<WG5279> of<WG4012> these things<WG5130>, though<WG2539> ye know<WG1492> them, and<WG2532> be established<WG4741> in<WG1722> the present<WG3918> truth<WG225>.


btext:
Yea<WG1161>, I think it<WG2233> meet<WG1342>, as long as<WG1909><WG3745> I am<WG1510> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> tabernacle<WG4638>, to stir<WG1326> you<WG5209> up<WG1326> by<WG1722> putting you in remembrance<WG5280>;


btext:
Knowing<WG1492> that<WG3754> shortly<WG5031> I must<WG2076> put off<WG595> this my<WG3450> tabernacle<WG4638>, even<WG2532> as<WG2531> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> hath shewed<WG1213> me<WG3427>.


btext:
Moreover<WG1161><WG2532> I will endeavour<WG4704> that ye<WG5209> may be able<WG2192> after<WG3326> my<WG1699> decease<WG1841> to have<WG4160> these things<WG5130> always<WG1539> in remembrance<WG3420>.


btext:
For<WG1063> we have<WG1811> not<WG3756> followed<WG1811> cunningly devised<WG4679> fables<WG3454>, when we made known<WG1107> unto you<WG5213> the power<WG1411> and<WG2532> coming<WG3952> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, but<WG235> were<WG1096> eyewitnesses<WG2030> of his<WG1565> majesty<WG3168>.


btext:
For<WG1063> he received<WG2983> from<WG3844> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962> honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> glory<WG1391>, when there came<WG5342> such<WG5107> a voice<WG5456> to him<WG846> from<WG5259> the excellent<WG3169> glory<WG1391>, This<WG3778> is<WG2076> my<WG3450> beloved<WG27> Son<WG5207>, in<WG1519> whom<WG3739> I<WG1473> am well pleased<WG2106>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG5026> voice<WG5456> which came<WG5342> from<WG1537> heaven<WG3772> we<WG2249> heard<WG191>, when we were<WG5607> with<WG4862> him<WG846> in<WG1722> the holy<WG40> mount<WG3735>.


btext:
We have<WG2192> also<WG2532> a more sure<WG949> word<WG3056> of prophecy<WG4397>; whereunto<WG3739> ye do<WG4160> well<WG2573> that ye take heed<WG4337>, as<WG5613> unto a light<WG3088> that shineth<WG5316> in<WG1722> a dark<WG850> place<WG5117>, until<WG2193><WG3739> the day<WG2250> dawn<WG1306>, and<WG2532> the day star<WG5459> arise<WG393> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> hearts<WG2588>:


btext:
Knowing<WG1097> this<WG5124> first<WG4412>, that<WG3754> no<WG3756><WG3956> prophecy<WG4394> of the scripture<WG1124> is<WG1096> of any private<WG2398> interpretation<WG1955>.


btext:
For<WG1063> the prophecy<WG4394> came<WG5342> not<WG3756> in old time<WG4218> by the will<WG2307> of man<WG444>: but<WG235> holy<WG40> men<WG444> of God<WG2316> spake<WG2980> as they were moved<WG5342> by<WG5259> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>. / in old time: or, at any time


btext:
But<WG1161> there were<WG1096> false prophets<WG5578> also<WG2532> among<WG1722> the people<WG2992>, even<WG2532> as<WG5613> there shall be<WG2071> false teachers<WG5572> among<WG1722> you<WG5213>, who<WG3748> privily shall bring in<WG3919> damnable<WG684> heresies<WG139>, even<WG2532> denying<WG720> the Lord<WG1203> that bought<WG59> them<WG846>, and bring<WG1863> upon themselves<WG1438> swift<WG5031> destruction<WG684>.


btext:
And<WG2532> many<WG4183> shall follow<WG1811> their<WG846> pernicious ways<WG684>; by reason of<WG1223> whom<WG3739> the way<WG3598> of truth<WG225> shall be evil spoken of<WG987>. / pernicious ways: or, lascivious ways, as some copies read


btext:
And<WG2532> through<WG1722> covetousness<WG4124> shall they with feigned<WG4112> words<WG3056> make merchandise<WG1710> of you<WG5209>: whose<WG3739> judgment<WG2917> now of a long time<WG1597> lingereth<WG691> not<WG3756>, and<WG2532> their<WG846> damnation<WG684> slumbereth<WG3573> not<WG3756>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> God<WG2316> spared<WG5339> not<WG3756> the angels<WG32> that sinned<WG264>, but<WG235> cast them down to hell<WG5020>, and delivered<WG3860> them into chains<WG4577> of darkness<WG2217>, to be reserved<WG5083> unto<WG1519> judgment<WG2920>;


btext:
And<WG2532> spared<WG5339> not<WG3756> the old<WG744> world<WG2889>, but<WG235> saved<WG5442> Noah<WG3575> the eighth<WG3590> person, a preacher<WG2783> of righteousness<WG1343>, bringing in<WG1863> the flood<WG2627> upon the world<WG2889> of the ungodly<WG765>;


btext:
And<WG2532> turning<WG5077> the cities<WG4172> of Sodom<WG4670> and<WG2532> Gomorrha<WG1116> into ashes<WG5077> condemned<WG2632> them with an overthrow<WG2692>, making<WG5087> them an ensample<WG5262> unto those that after should<WG3195> live ungodly<WG764>;


btext:
And<WG2532> delivered<WG4506> just<WG1342> Lot<WG3091>, vexed<WG2669> with<WG5259> the filthy<WG766> conversation<WG391> of<WG1722> the wicked<WG113>:


btext:
(For<WG1063> that righteous man<WG1342> dwelling<WG1460> among<WG1722> them<WG846>, in seeing<WG990> and<WG2532> hearing<WG189>, vexed<WG928> his righteous<WG1342> soul<WG5590> from day<WG2250> to<WG1537> day<WG2250> with their unlawful<WG459> deeds<WG2041>;)


btext:
The Lord<WG2962> knoweth<WG1492> how to deliver<WG4506> the godly<WG2152> out of<WG1537> temptations<WG3986>, and<WG1161> to reserve<WG5083> the unjust<WG94> unto<WG1519> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920> to be punished<WG2849>:


btext:
But<WG1161> chiefly<WG3122> them that walk<WG4198> after<WG3694> the flesh<WG4561> in<WG1722> the lust<WG1939> of uncleanness<WG3394>, and<WG2532> despise<WG2706> government<WG2963>. Presumptuous<WG5113> are they, selfwilled<WG829>, they are not<WG3756> afraid<WG5141> to speak evil<WG987> of dignities<WG1391>. / government: or, dominion


btext:
Whereas<WG3699> angels<WG32>, which are<WG5607> greater in<WG3187> power<WG2479> and<WG2532> might<WG1411>, bring<WG5342> not<WG3756> railing<WG989> accusation<WG2920> against<WG2596> them<WG846> before<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962>. / them: some read, themselves


btext:
But<WG1161> these<WG3778>, as<WG5613> natural<WG5446> brute<WG249> beasts<WG2226>, made<WG1080> to<WG1519> be taken<WG259> and<WG2532> destroyed<WG5356>, speak evil<WG987> of<WG1722> the things that<WG3739> they understand not<WG50>; and shall utterly perish<WG2704> in<WG1722> their own<WG846> corruption<WG5356>;


btext:
And shall receive<WG2865> the reward<WG3408> of unrighteousness<WG93>, as they that count<WG2233> it pleasure<WG2237> to riot<WG5172> in<WG1722> the day time<WG2250>. Spots<WG4696> they are and<WG2532> blemishes<WG3470>, sporting themselves<WG1792> with<WG1722> their own<WG846> deceivings<WG539> while they feast<WG4910> with you<WG5213>;


btext:
Having<WG2192> eyes<WG3788> full<WG3324> of adultery<WG3428>, and<WG2532> that cannot cease from<WG180> sin<WG266>; beguiling<WG1185> unstable<WG793> souls<WG5590>: an heart<WG2588> they have<WG2192> exercised<WG1128> with covetous practices<WG4124>; cursed<WG2671> children<WG5043>: / adultery: Gr. an adulteress


btext:
Which have forsaken<WG2641> the right<WG2117> way<WG3598>, and are gone astray<WG4105>, following<WG1811> the way<WG3598> of Balaam<WG903> the son of Bosor<WG1007>, who<WG3739> loved<WG25> the wages<WG3408> of unrighteousness<WG93>;


btext:
But<WG1161> was<WG2192> rebuked<WG1649> for his<WG2398> iniquity<WG3892>: the dumb<WG880> ass<WG5268> speaking<WG5350> with<WG1722> man's<WG444> voice<WG5456> forbad<WG2967> the madness<WG3913> of the prophet<WG4396>.


btext:
These<WG3778> are<WG1526> wells<WG4077> without water<WG504>, clouds<WG3507> that are carried<WG1643> with<WG5259> a tempest<WG2978>; to whom<WG3739> the mist<WG2217> of darkness<WG4655> is reserved<WG5083> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
For<WG1063> when they speak<WG5350> great swelling<WG5246> words of vanity<WG3153>, they allure<WG1185> through<WG1722> the lusts<WG1939> of the flesh<WG4561>, through much wantonness<WG766>, those that were clean<WG3689> escaped<WG668> from them who live<WG390> in<WG1722> error<WG4106>. / clean: or, for a little, or, a while, as some read


btext:
While they promise<WG1861> them<WG846> liberty<WG1657>, they themselves<WG846> are<WG5225> the servants<WG1401> of corruption<WG5356>: for<WG1063> of whom<WG3739> a man<WG5100> is overcome<WG2274><WG2532>, of the same<WG5129> is he brought in bondage<WG1402>.


btext:
For<WG1063> if<WG1487> after they have escaped<WG668> the pollutions<WG3393> of the world<WG2889> through<WG1722> the knowledge<WG1922> of the Lord<WG2962> and<WG2532> Saviour<WG4990> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, they are<WG1707> again<WG3825> entangled<WG1707> therein<WG5125>, and<WG1161> overcome<WG1096><WG2274>, the latter end<WG2078> is worse<WG5501> with them<WG846> than the beginning<WG4413>.


btext:
For<WG1063> it had been<WG2258> better<WG2909> for them<WG846> not<WG3361> to have known<WG1921> the way<WG3598> of righteousness<WG1343>, than<WG2228>, after they have known<WG1921> it, to turn<WG1994> from<WG1537> the holy<WG40> commandment<WG1785> delivered<WG3860> unto them<WG846>.


btext:
But<WG1161> it is happened<WG4819> unto them<WG846> according to<WG3588> the true<WG227> proverb<WG3942>, The dog<WG2965> is turned<WG1994> to<WG1909> his own<WG2398> vomit<WG1829> again<WG1994>; and<WG2532> the sow<WG5300> that was washed<WG3068> to<WG1519> her wallowing<WG2946> in the mire<WG1004>.


btext:
This<WG5026> second<WG1208> epistle<WG1992>, beloved<WG27>, I<WG1125> now<WG2235> write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>; in<WG1722> both which<WG3739> I stir up<WG1326> your<WG5216> pure<WG1506> minds<WG1271> by way<WG1722> of remembrance<WG5280>:


btext:
That ye may be mindful<WG3415> of the words<WG4487> which were spoken before<WG4280> by<WG5259> the holy<WG40> prophets<WG4396>, and<WG2532> of the commandment<WG1785> of us<WG2257> the apostles<WG652> of the Lord<WG2962> and<WG2532> Saviour<WG4990>:


btext:
Knowing<WG1097> this<WG5124> first<WG4412>, that<WG3754> there shall come<WG2064> in<WG1909> the last<WG2078> days<WG2250> scoffers<WG1703>, walking<WG4198> after<WG2596> their<WG846> own<WG2398> lusts<WG1939>,


btext:
And<WG2532> saying<WG3004>, Where<WG4226> is<WG2076> the promise<WG1860> of his<WG846> coming<WG3952>? for<WG1063> since<WG575><WG3739> the fathers<WG3962> fell asleep<WG2837>, all things<WG3956> continue<WG3779><WG1265> as they were from<WG575> the beginning<WG746> of the creation<WG2937>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG5124> they<WG846> willingly<WG2309> are ignorant of<WG2990>, that<WG3754> by the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> the heavens<WG3772> were<WG2258> of old<WG1597>, and<WG2532> the earth<WG1093> standing<WG4921> out of<WG1537> the water<WG5204> and<WG2532> in<WG1223> the water<WG5204>: / standing: Gr. consisting


btext:
Whereby<WG1223><WG3739> the world<WG2889> that then was<WG5119>, being overflowed<WG2626> with water<WG5204>, perished<WG622>:


btext:
But<WG1161> the heavens<WG3772> and<WG2532> the earth<WG1093>, which are now<WG3568>, by the same<WG846> word<WG3056> are<WG1526> kept in store<WG2343>, reserved<WG5083> unto fire<WG4442> against<WG1519> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920> and<WG2532> perdition<WG684> of ungodly<WG765> men<WG444>.


btext:
But<WG1161>, beloved<WG27>, be<WG2990> not<WG3361><WG5209> ignorant<WG2990> of this one<WG1520> thing<WG5124>, that<WG3754> one<WG3391> day<WG2250> is with<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962> as<WG5613> a thousand<WG5507> years<WG2094>, and<WG2532> a thousand<WG5507> years<WG2094> as<WG5613> one<WG3391> day<WG2250>.


btext:
The Lord<WG2962> is<WG1019> not<WG3756> slack<WG1019> concerning his promise<WG1860>, as<WG5613> some men<WG5100> count<WG2233> slackness<WG1022>; but<WG235> is longsuffering<WG3114> to<WG1519> us-ward<WG2248>, not<WG3361> willing<WG1014> that any<WG5100> should perish<WG622>, but<WG235> that all<WG3956> should come<WG5562> to<WG1519> repentance<WG3341>.


btext:
But<WG1161> the day<WG2250> of the Lord<WG2962> will come<WG2240> as<WG5613> a thief<WG2812> in<WG1722> the night<WG3571>; in<WG1722> the which<WG3739> the heavens<WG3772> shall pass away<WG3928> with a great noise<WG4500>, and<WG1161> the elements<WG4747> shall melt<WG3089> with fervent heat<WG2741>, the earth<WG1093> also<WG2532> and<WG2532> the works<WG2041> that are therein<WG1722><WG846> shall be burned up<WG2618>.


btext:
Seeing then<WG3767> that all<WG3956> these things<WG5130> shall be dissolved<WG3089>, what manner<WG4217> of persons ought<WG1163> ye<WG5209> to be<WG5225> in<WG1722> all holy<WG40> conversation<WG391> and<WG2532> godliness<WG2150>,


btext:
Looking for<WG4328> and<WG2532> hasting<WG4692> unto the coming<WG3952> of the day<WG2250> of God<WG2316>, wherein<WG1223><WG3739> the heavens<WG3772> being on fire<WG4448> shall be dissolved<WG3089>, and<WG2532> the elements<WG4747> shall melt<WG5080> with fervent heat<WG2741>? / hasting…: or, hasting the coming


btext:
Nevertheless<WG1161> we<WG4328>, according to<WG2596> his<WG846> promise<WG1862>, look for<WG4328> new<WG2537> heavens<WG3772> and<WG2532> a new<WG2537> earth<WG1093>, wherein<WG1722><WG3739> dwelleth<WG2730> righteousness<WG1343>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1352>, beloved<WG27>, seeing that ye look for<WG4328> such things<WG5023>, be diligent<WG4704> that ye may be found<WG2147> of him<WG846> in<WG1722> peace<WG1515>, without spot<WG784>, and<WG2532> blameless<WG298>.


btext:
And<WG2532> account<WG2233> that the longsuffering<WG3115> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> is salvation<WG4991>; even as<WG2531> our<WG2257> beloved<WG27> brother<WG80> Paul<WG3972> also<WG2532> according to<WG2596> the wisdom<WG4678> given<WG1325> unto him<WG846> hath written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>;


btext:
As<WG5613> also<WG2532> in<WG1722> all<WG3956> his epistles<WG1992>, speaking<WG2980> in<WG1722> them<WG846> of<WG4012> these things<WG5130>; in<WG1722> which<WG3739> are<WG2076> some things<WG5100> hard to be understood<WG1425>, which<WG3739> they that are unlearned<WG261> and<WG2532> unstable<WG793> wrest<WG4761>, as<WG5613> they do also<WG2532> the other<WG3062> scriptures<WG1124>, unto<WG4314> their<WG846> own<WG2398> destruction<WG684>.


btext:
Ye<WG5210> therefore<WG3767>, beloved<WG27>, seeing ye know these things before<WG4267>, beware<WG5442> lest<WG3363> ye also<WG1601>, being led away<WG4879> with the error<WG4106> of the wicked<WG113>, fall from<WG1601> your own<WG2398> stedfastness<WG4740>.


btext:
But<WG1161> grow<WG837> in<WG1722> grace<WG5485>, and<WG2532> in the knowledge<WG1108> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> and<WG2532> Saviour<WG4990> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>. To him<WG846> be glory<WG1391> both<WG2532> now<WG3568> and<WG2532> for<WG1519> ever<WG165><WG2250>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
That which<WG3739> was<WG2258> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>, which<WG3739> we have heard<WG191>, which<WG3739> we have seen<WG3708> with our<WG2257> eyes<WG3788>, which<WG3739> we have looked upon<WG2300>, and<WG2532> our<WG2257> hands<WG5495> have handled<WG5584>, of<WG4012> the Word<WG3056> of life<WG2222>;


btext:
(For<WG2532> the life<WG2222> was manifested<WG5319>, and<WG2532> we have seen<WG3708> it, and<WG2532> bear witness<WG3140>, and<WG2532> shew<WG518> unto you<WG5213> that eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>, which<WG3748> was<WG2258> with<WG4314> the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> was manifested<WG5319> unto us<WG2254>;)


btext:
That which<WG3739> we have seen<WG3708> and<WG2532> heard<WG191> declare we<WG518> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG2443> ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> may have<WG2192> fellowship<WG2842> with<WG3326> us<WG2257>: and<WG2532> truly our<WG2251> fellowship<WG2842><WG1161> is with<WG3326> the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> with<WG3326> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
And<WG2532> these things<WG5023> write we<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG2443> your<WG5216> joy<WG5479> may be<WG5600> full<WG4137>.


btext:
This<WG3778> then<WG2532> is<WG2076> the message<WG1860> which<WG3739> we have heard<WG191> of<WG575> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> declare<WG312> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG3754> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> light<WG5457>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> him<WG846> is<WG2076> no<WG3756> darkness<WG4653> at all<WG3762>.


btext:
If<WG1437> we say<WG2036> that<WG3754> we have<WG2192> fellowship<WG2842> with<WG3326> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4655>, we lie<WG5574>, and<WG2532> do<WG4160> not<WG3756> the truth<WG225>:


btext:
But<WG1161> if<WG1437> we walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> the light<WG5457>, as<WG5613> he<WG846> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> the light<WG5457>, we have<WG2192> fellowship<WG2842> one with another<WG3326><WG240>, and<WG2532> the blood<WG129> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> cleanseth<WG2511> us<WG2248> from<WG575> all<WG3956> sin<WG266>.


btext:
If<WG1437> we say<WG2036> that<WG3754> we have<WG2192> no<WG3756> sin<WG266>, we deceive<WG4105> ourselves<WG1438>, and<WG2532> the truth<WG225> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>.


btext:
If<WG1437> we confess<WG3670> our<WG2257> sins<WG266>, he is<WG2076> faithful<WG4103> and<WG2532> just<WG1342> to<WG2443> forgive<WG863> us<WG2254> our sins<WG266>, and<WG2532> to cleanse<WG2511> us<WG2248> from<WG575> all<WG3956> unrighteousness<WG93>.


btext:
If<WG1437> we say<WG2036> that<WG3754> we have<WG264> not<WG3756> sinned<WG264>, we make<WG4160> him<WG846> a liar<WG5583>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> word<WG3056> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>.


btext:
My<WG3450> little children<WG5040>, these things<WG5023> write I<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, that<WG3363> ye sin<WG264> not<WG3363>. And<WG2532> if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> sin<WG264>, we have<WG2192> an advocate<WG3875> with<WG4314> the Father<WG3962>, Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> the righteous<WG1342>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he<WG846> is<WG2076> the propitiation<WG2434> for<WG4012> our<WG2257> sins<WG266>: and<WG1161> not<WG3756> for<WG4012> ours<WG2251> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> for<WG4012> the sins of the whole<WG3650> world<WG2889>.


btext:
And<WG2532> hereby<WG1722><WG5129> we do know<WG1097> that<WG3754> we know<WG1097> him<WG846>, if<WG1437> we keep<WG5083> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785>.


btext:
He that saith<WG3004>, I know<WG1097> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> keepeth<WG5083> not<WG3361> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785>, is<WG2076> a liar<WG5583>, and<WG2532> the truth<WG225> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> him<WG5129>.


btext:
But<WG1161> whoso<WG3739> keepeth<WG302><WG5083> his<WG846> word<WG3056>, in<WG1722> him<WG5129> verily<WG230> is<WG5048> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316> perfected<WG5048>: hereby<WG1722><WG5129> know we<WG1097> that<WG3754> we are<WG2070> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
He that saith<WG3004> he abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846> ought<WG3784> himself<WG846> also<WG2532> so<WG3779> to walk<WG4043>, even as<WG2531> he<WG1565> walked<WG4043>.


btext:
Brethren<WG80>, I write<WG1125> no<WG3756> new<WG2537> commandment<WG1785> unto you<WG5213>, but<WG235> an old<WG3820> commandment<WG1785> which<WG3739> ye had<WG2192> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>. The old<WG3820> commandment<WG1785> is<WG2076> the word<WG3056> which<WG3739> ye have heard<WG191> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>.


btext:
Again<WG3825>, a new<WG2537> commandment<WG1785> I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, which thing<WG3739> is<WG2076> true<WG227> in<WG1722> him<WG846> and<WG2532> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>: because<WG3754> the darkness<WG4653> is past<WG3855>, and<WG2532> the true<WG228> light<WG5457> now<WG2235> shineth<WG5316>.


btext:
He that saith<WG3004> he is<WG1511> in<WG1722> the light<WG5457>, and<WG2532> hateth<WG3404> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, is<WG2076> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4653> even until<WG2193> now<WG737>.


btext:
He that loveth<WG25> his<WG846> brother<WG80> abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> the light<WG5457>, and<WG2532> there is<WG2076> none<WG3756> occasion of stumbling<WG4625> in<WG1722> him<WG846>. / occasion…: Gr. scandall


btext:
But<WG1161> he that hateth<WG3404> his<WG846> brother<WG80> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4653>, and<WG2532> walketh<WG4043> in<WG1722> darkness<WG4653>, and<WG2532> knoweth<WG1492> not<WG3756> whither<WG4226> he goeth<WG5217>, because<WG3754> that darkness<WG4653> hath blinded<WG5186> his<WG846> eyes<WG3788>.


btext:
I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, little children<WG5040>, because<WG3754> your sins<WG266> are forgiven<WG863> you<WG5213> for<WG1223> his<WG846> name's<WG3686> sake<WG1223>.


btext:
I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, fathers<WG3962>, because<WG3754> ye have known<WG1097> him that is from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>. I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, young men<WG3495>, because<WG3754> ye have overcome<WG3528> the wicked one<WG4190>. I write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, little children<WG3813>, because<WG3754> ye have known<WG1097> the Father<WG3962>.


btext:
I have written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, fathers<WG3962>, because<WG3754> ye have known<WG1097> him that is from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>. I have written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, young men<WG3495>, because<WG3754> ye are<WG2075> strong<WG2478>, and<WG2532> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316> abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> ye have overcome<WG3528> the wicked one<WG4190>.


btext:
Love<WG25> not<WG3361> the world<WG2889>, neither<WG3366> the things that are in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>. If<WG1437> any man<WG5100> love<WG25> the world<WG2889>, the love<WG26> of the Father<WG3962> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG3754> all<WG3956> that is in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>, the lust<WG1939> of the flesh<WG4561>, and<WG2532> the lust<WG1939> of the eyes<WG3788>, and<WG2532> the pride<WG212> of life<WG979>, is<WG2076> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> the Father<WG3962>, but<WG235> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the world<WG2889> passeth away<WG3855>, and<WG2532> the lust<WG1939> thereof<WG846>: but<WG1161> he that doeth<WG4160> the will<WG2307> of God<WG2316> abideth<WG3306> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
Little children<WG3813>, it is<WG2076> the last<WG2078> time<WG5610>: and<WG2532> as<WG2531> ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> antichrist<WG500> shall come<WG2064>, even<WG2532> now<WG3568> are there<WG1096> many<WG4183> antichrists<WG500>; whereby<WG3606> we know<WG1097> that<WG3754> it is<WG2076> the last<WG2078> time<WG5610>.


btext:
They went out<WG1831> from<WG1537> us<WG2257>, but<WG235> they were<WG2258> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> us<WG2257>; for<WG1063> if<WG1487> they had been<WG2258> of<WG1537> us<WG2257>, they would<WG302> no doubt have continued<WG3306> with<WG3326> us<WG2257>: but<WG235> they went out, that<WG2443> they might be made manifest<WG5319> that<WG3754> they were<WG1526> not<WG3756> all<WG3956> of<WG1537> us<WG2257>.


btext:
But<WG2532> ye<WG5210> have<WG2192> an unction<WG5545> from<WG575> the Holy One<WG40>, and<WG2532> ye know<WG1492> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
I have<WG1125> not<WG3756> written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> because<WG3754> ye know<WG1492> not<WG3756> the truth<WG225>, but<WG235> because<WG3754> ye know<WG1492> it<WG846>, and<WG2532> that<WG3754> no<WG3956><WG3756> lie<WG5579> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> the truth<WG225>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> is<WG2076> a liar<WG5583> but<WG1508> he that denieth<WG720> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> is<WG2076><WG3756> the Christ<WG5547>? He<WG3778> is<WG2076> antichrist<WG500>, that denieth<WG720> the Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Son<WG5207>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> denieth<WG720> the Son<WG5207>, the same hath<WG2192> not<WG3761> the Father<WG3962>: (but) he that acknowledgeth<WG3670> the Son<WG5207> hath<WG2192> the Father<WG3962> also<WG2532>.


btext:
Let<WG3306> that therefore<WG3767> abide<WG3306> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, which<WG3739> ye<WG5210> have heard<WG191> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>. If<WG1437> that which<WG3739> ye have heard<WG191> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746> shall remain<WG3306> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, ye<WG5210> also<WG2532> shall continue<WG3306> in<WG1722> the Son<WG5207>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the Father<WG3962>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the promise<WG1860> that<WG3739> he<WG846> hath promised<WG1861> us<WG2254>, even eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
These<WG5023> things have I written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> concerning<WG4012> them that seduce<WG4105> you<WG5209>.


btext:
But<WG2532> the anointing<WG5545> which<WG3739> ye<WG5210> have received<WG2983> of<WG575> him<WG846> abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> ye need<WG5532><WG2192> not<WG3756> that<WG2443> any man<WG5100> teach<WG1321> you<WG5209>: but<WG235> as<WG5613> the same<WG846> anointing<WG5545> teacheth<WG1321> you<WG5209> of<WG4012> all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> is<WG2076> truth<WG227>, and<WG2532> is<WG2076> no<WG3756> lie<WG5579>, and<WG2532> even as<WG2531> it hath taught<WG1321> you<WG5209>, ye shall abide<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>. / in him: or, in it


btext:
And<WG2532> now<WG3568>, little children<WG5040>, abide<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>; that<WG2443>, when<WG3752> he shall appear<WG5319>, we may have<WG2192> confidence<WG3954>, and<WG2532> not<WG3361> be ashamed<WG153> before<WG575> him<WG846> at<WG1722> his<WG846> coming<WG3952>.


btext:
If<WG1437> ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> he is<WG2076> righteous<WG1342>, ye know<WG1097> that<WG3754> every one<WG3956> that doeth<WG4160> righteousness<WG1343> is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> him<WG846>. / ye know that every: or, know ye…


btext:
Behold<WG1492>, what manner<WG4217> of love<WG26> the Father<WG3962> hath bestowed<WG1325> upon us<WG2254>, that<WG2443> we should be called<WG2564> the sons<WG5043> of God<WG2316>: therefore<WG1223><WG5124> the world<WG2889> knoweth<WG1097> us<WG2248> not<WG3756>, because<WG3754> it knew<WG1097> him<WG846> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, now<WG3568> are we<WG2070> the sons<WG5043> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> it doth<WG5319> not yet<WG3768> appear<WG5319> what<WG5101> we shall be<WG2071>: but<WG1161> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754>, when<WG1437> he shall appear<WG5319>, we shall be<WG2071> like<WG3664> him<WG846>; for<WG3754> we shall see<WG3700> him<WG846> as<WG2531> he is<WG2076>.


btext:
And<WG2532> every man<WG3956> that hath<WG2192> this<WG5026> hope<WG1680> in<WG1909> him<WG846> purifieth<WG48> himself<WG1438>, even as<WG2531> he<WG1565> is<WG2076> pure<WG53>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> committeth<WG4160> sin<WG266> transgresseth<WG4160><WG458> also<WG2532> the law<WG458>: for<WG2532> sin<WG266> is<WG2076> the transgression of the law<WG458>.


btext:
And<WG2532> ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> he<WG1565> was manifested<WG5319> to<WG2443> take away<WG142> our<WG2257> sins<WG266>; and<WG2532> in<WG1722> him<WG846> is<WG2076> no<WG3756> sin<WG266>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846> sinneth<WG264> not<WG3756>: whosoever<WG3956> sinneth<WG264> hath<WG3708> not<WG3756> seen<WG3708> him<WG846>, neither<WG3761> known<WG1097> him<WG846>.


btext:
Little children<WG5040>, let<WG4105> no man<WG3367> deceive<WG4105> you<WG5209>: he that doeth<WG4160> righteousness<WG1343> is<WG2076> righteous<WG1342>, even as<WG2531> he<WG1565> is<WG2076> righteous<WG1342>.


btext:
He that committeth<WG4160> sin<WG266> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> the devil<WG1228>; for<WG3754> the devil<WG1228> sinneth<WG264> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>. For<WG1519> this purpose<WG5124> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316> was manifested<WG5319>, that<WG2443> he might destroy<WG3089> the works<WG2041> of the devil<WG1228>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316> doth<WG4160> not<WG3756> commit sin<WG266>; for<WG3754> his<WG846> seed<WG4690> remaineth<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> he cannot<WG3756><WG1410> sin<WG264>, because<WG3754> he is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>.


btext:
In<WG1722> this<WG5129> the children<WG5043> of God<WG2316> are<WG2076> manifest<WG5318>, and<WG2532> the children<WG5043> of the devil<WG1228>: whosoever<WG3956> doeth<WG4160> not<WG3361> righteousness<WG1343> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, neither<WG2532> he that loveth<WG25> not<WG3361> his<WG846> brother<WG80>.


btext:
For<WG3754> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the message<WG31> that<WG3739> ye heard<WG191> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>, that<WG2443> we should love<WG25> one another<WG240>. / message: or, commandment


btext:
Not<WG3756> as<WG2531> Cain<WG2535>, who was<WG2258> of<WG1537> that wicked one<WG4190>, and<WG2532> slew<WG4969> his<WG846> brother<WG80>. And<WG2532> wherefore<WG5484><WG5101> slew<WG4969> he him<WG846>? Because<WG3754> his own<WG846> works<WG2041> were<WG2258> evil<WG4190>, and<WG1161> his<WG846> brother's<WG80> righteous<WG1342>.


btext:
Marvel<WG2296> not<WG3361>, my<WG3450> brethren<WG80>, if<WG1487> the world<WG2889> hate<WG3404> you<WG5209>.


btext:
We know<WG1492> that<WG3754> we<WG2249> have passed<WG3327> from<WG1537> death<WG2288> unto<WG1519> life<WG2222>, because<WG3754> we love<WG25> the brethren<WG80>. He that loveth<WG25> not<WG3361> his brother<WG80> abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> death<WG2288>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> hateth<WG3404> his<WG846> brother<WG80> is<WG2076> a murderer<WG443>: and<WG2532> ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> no<WG3756><WG3956> murderer<WG443> hath<WG2192> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222> abiding<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
Hereby<WG1722><WG5129> perceive we<WG1097> the love<WG26> of God, because<WG3754> he<WG1565> laid down<WG5087> his<WG846> life<WG5590> for<WG5228> us<WG2257>: and<WG2532> we<WG2249> ought<WG3784> to lay down<WG5087> our lives<WG5590> for<WG5228> the brethren<WG80>.


btext:
But<WG1161> whoso<WG3739><WG302> hath<WG2192> this world's<WG2889> good<WG979>, and<WG2532> seeth<WG2334> his<WG846> brother<WG80> have<WG2192> need<WG5532>, and<WG2532> shutteth up<WG2808> his<WG846> bowels<WG4698> of compassion from<WG575> him<WG846>, how<WG4459> dwelleth<WG3306> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316> in<WG1722> him<WG846>?


btext:
My<WG3450> little children<WG5040>, let us<WG25> not<WG3361> love<WG25> in word<WG3056>, neither<WG3366> in tongue<WG1100>; but<WG235> in deed<WG2041> and<WG2532> in truth<WG225>.


btext:
And<WG2532> hereby<WG1722><WG5129> we know<WG1097> that<WG3754> we are<WG2070> of<WG1537> the truth<WG225>, and<WG2532> shall assure<WG3982> our<WG2257> hearts<WG2588> before<WG1715> him<WG846>. / assure: Gr. persuade


btext:
For<WG3754> if<WG1437> our<WG2257> heart<WG2588> condemn us<WG2607><WG3754>, God<WG2316> is<WG2076> greater<WG3187> than our<WG2257> heart<WG2588>, and<WG2532> knoweth<WG1097> all things<WG3956>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, if<WG3362> our<WG2257> heart<WG2588> condemn<WG2607> us<WG2257> not<WG3362>, then have we<WG2192> confidence<WG3954> toward<WG4314> God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> we ask<WG154>, we receive<WG2983> of<WG3844> him<WG846>, because<WG3754> we keep<WG5083> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785>, and<WG2532> do<WG4160> those things that are pleasing<WG701> in his<WG846> sight<WG1799>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> his<WG846> commandment<WG1785>, That<WG2443> we should believe<WG4100> on the name<WG3686> of his<WG846> Son<WG5207> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG2532> love<WG25> one another<WG240>, as<WG2531> he gave<WG1325> us<WG2254> commandment<WG1785>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he that keepeth<WG5083> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785> dwelleth<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he<WG846> in<WG1722> him<WG846>. And<WG2532> hereby<WG1722><WG5129> we know<WG1097> that<WG3754> he abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, by<WG1537> the Spirit<WG4151> which<WG3739> he hath given<WG1325> us<WG2254>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, believe<WG4100> not<WG3361> every<WG3956> spirit<WG4151>, but<WG235> try<WG1381> the spirits<WG4151> whether<WG1487> they are<WG2076> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>: because<WG3754> many<WG4183> false prophets<WG5578> are gone out<WG1831> into<WG1519> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
Hereby<WG1722><WG3739><WG5129> know ye<WG1097> the Spirit<WG4151> of God<WG2316>: Every<WG3956> spirit<WG4151> that confesseth<WG3670> that Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> is come<WG2064> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>:


btext:
And<WG2532> every<WG3956> spirit<WG4151> that<WG3739> confesseth<WG3670> not<WG3361> that Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> is come<WG2064> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>: and<WG2532> this<WG5124> is<WG2076> that spirit of antichrist<WG500>, whereof<WG3739> ye have heard<WG191> that<WG3754> it should come<WG2064>; and even<WG2532> now<WG3568> already<WG2235> is it<WG2076> in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
Ye<WG5210> are<WG2075> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, little children<WG5040>, and<WG2532> have overcome<WG3528> them<WG846>: because<WG3754> greater<WG3187> is he that is<WG2076> in<WG1722> you<WG5213>, than<WG2228> he that is in<WG1722> the world<WG2889>.


btext:
They<WG846> are<WG1526> of<WG1537> the world<WG2889>: therefore<WG1223><WG5124> speak they<WG2980> of<WG1537> the world<WG2889>, and<WG2532> the world<WG2889> heareth<WG191> them<WG846>.


btext:
We<WG2249> are<WG2070> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>: he that knoweth<WG1097> God<WG2316> heareth<WG191> us<WG2257>; he that<WG3739> is<WG2076> not<WG3756> of<WG1537> God<WG2316> heareth<WG191> not<WG3756> us<WG2257>. Hereby<WG1537><WG5127> know we<WG1097> the spirit<WG4151> of truth<WG225>, and<WG2532> the spirit<WG4151> of error<WG4106>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, let us love<WG25> one another<WG240>: for<WG3754> love<WG26> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>; and<WG2532> every one<WG3956> that loveth<WG25> is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> knoweth<WG1097> God<WG2316>.


btext:
He that loveth<WG25> not<WG3361> knoweth<WG1097> not<WG3756> God<WG2316>; for<WG3754> God<WG2316> is<WG2076> love<WG26>.


btext:
In<WG1722> this<WG5129> was manifested<WG5319> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316> toward<WG1722> us<WG2254>, because<WG3754> that God<WG2316> sent<WG649> his<WG846> only begotten<WG3439> Son<WG5207> into<WG1519> the world<WG2889>, that<WG2443> we might live<WG2198> through<WG1223> him<WG846>.


btext:
Herein<WG1722><WG5129> is<WG2076> love<WG26>, not<WG3754> that<WG3756> we<WG2249> loved<WG25> God<WG2316>, but<WG235> that<WG3754> he<WG846> loved<WG25> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> sent<WG649> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> to be the propitiation<WG2434> for<WG4012> our<WG2257> sins<WG266>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, if<WG1487> God<WG2316> so<WG3779> loved<WG25> us<WG2248>, we<WG2249> ought<WG3784> also<WG2532> to love<WG25> one another<WG240>.


btext:
No man<WG3762> hath seen<WG2300> God<WG2316> at any time<WG4455>. If<WG1437> we love<WG25> one another<WG240>, God<WG2316> dwelleth<WG3306> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> love<WG26> is<WG2076> perfected<WG5048> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>.


btext:
Hereby<WG1722><WG5129> know we<WG1097> that<WG3754> we dwell<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he<WG846> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, because<WG3754> he hath given<WG1325> us<WG2254> of<WG1537> his<WG846> Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
And<WG2532> we<WG2249> have seen<WG2300> and<WG2532> do testify<WG3140> that<WG3754> the Father<WG3962> sent<WG649> the Son<WG5207> to be the Saviour<WG4990> of the world<WG2889>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3739><WG302> shall confess<WG3670> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> is<WG2076> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, God<WG2316> dwelleth<WG3306> in<WG1722> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he<WG846> in<WG1722> God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> we<WG2249> have known<WG1097> and<WG2532> believed<WG4100> the love<WG26> that<WG3739> God<WG2316> hath<WG2192> to<WG1722> us<WG2254>. God<WG2316> is<WG2076> love<WG26>; and<WG2532> he that dwelleth<WG3306> in<WG1722> love<WG26> dwelleth<WG3306> in<WG1722> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> God<WG2316> in<WG1722> him<WG846>.


btext:
Herein<WG1722><WG5129> is our<WG3326><WG2257> love<WG26> made perfect<WG5048>, that<WG2443> we may have<WG2192> boldness<WG3954> in<WG1722> the day<WG2250> of judgment<WG2920>: because<WG3754> as<WG2531> he<WG1565> is<WG2076>, so<WG2532> are<WG2070> we<WG2249> in<WG1722> this<WG5129> world<WG2889>. / our love: Gr. love with us


btext:
There is<WG2076> no<WG3756> fear<WG5401> in<WG1722> love<WG26>; but<WG235> perfect<WG5046> love<WG26> casteth<WG906> out<WG1854> fear<WG5401>: because<WG3754> fear<WG5401> hath<WG2192> torment<WG2851><WG1161>. He that feareth<WG5399> is<WG5048> not<WG3756> made perfect<WG5048> in<WG1722> love<WG26>.


btext:
If<WG1437> a man<WG5100> say<WG2036><WG3754>, I love<WG25> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> hateth<WG3404> his<WG846> brother<WG80>, he is<WG2076> a liar<WG5583>: for<WG1063> he that loveth<WG25> not<WG3361> his<WG846> brother<WG80> whom<WG3739> he hath seen<WG3708>, how<WG4459> can<WG1410> he love<WG25> God<WG2316> whom<WG3739> he hath<WG3708> not<WG3756> seen<WG3708>?


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG5026> commandment<WG1785> have we<WG2192> from<WG575> him<WG846>, That<WG2443> he who loveth<WG25> God<WG2316> love<WG25> his<WG846> brother<WG80> also<WG2532>.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> believeth<WG4100> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> is<WG2076> the Christ<WG5547> is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>: and<WG2532> every one<WG3956> that loveth<WG25> him that begat<WG1080> loveth<WG25> him also<WG2532> that is begotten<WG1080> of<WG1537> him<WG846>.


btext:
By<WG1722> this<WG5129> we know<WG1097> that<WG3754> we love<WG25> the children<WG5043> of God<WG2316>, when<WG3752> we love<WG25> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> keep<WG5083> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785>.


btext:
For<WG1063> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316>, that<WG2443> we keep<WG5083> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785> are<WG1526> not<WG3756> grievous<WG926>.


btext:
For<WG3754> whatsoever<WG3956> is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316> overcometh<WG3528> the world<WG2889>: and<WG2532> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the victory<WG3529> that overcometh<WG3528> the world<WG2889>, even our<WG2257> faith<WG4102>.


btext:
Who<WG5101> is<WG2076> he that overcometh<WG3528> the world<WG2889>, but<WG1508> he that believeth<WG4100> that<WG3754> Jesus<WG2424> is<WG2076> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>?


btext:
This<WG3778> is<WG2076> he that came<WG2064> by<WG1223> water<WG5204> and<WG2532> blood<WG129>, even Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>; not<WG3756> by<WG1722> water<WG5204> only<WG3440>, but<WG235> by<WG1722> water<WG5204> and<WG2532> blood<WG129>. And<WG2532> it is<WG2076> the Spirit<WG4151> that beareth witness<WG3140>, because<WG3754> the Spirit<WG4151> is<WG2076> truth<WG225>.


btext:
For<WG3754> there are<WG1526> three<WG5140> that bear record<WG3140> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, the Father<WG3962>, the Word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>: and<WG2532> these<WG3778> three<WG5140> are<WG1526> one<WG1520>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there are<WG1526> three<WG5140> that bear witness<WG3140> in<WG1722> earth<WG1093>, the spirit<WG4151>, and<WG2532> the water<WG5204>, and<WG2532> the blood<WG129>: and<WG2532> these three<WG5140> agree<WG1526> in<WG1519> one<WG1520>.


btext:
If<WG1487> we receive<WG2983> the witness<WG3141> of men<WG444>, the witness<WG3141> of God<WG2316> is<WG2076> greater<WG3187>: for<WG3754> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the witness<WG3141> of God<WG2316> which<WG3739> he hath testified<WG3140> of<WG4012> his<WG846> Son<WG5207>.


btext:
He that believeth<WG4100> on<WG1519> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316> hath<WG2192> the witness<WG3141> in<WG1722> himself<WG1438>: he that believeth<WG4100> not<WG3361> God<WG2316> hath made<WG4160> him<WG846> a liar<WG5583>; because<WG3754> he believeth<WG4100> not<WG3756><WG1519> the record<WG3141> that<WG3739> God<WG2316> gave<WG3140> of<WG4012> his<WG846> Son<WG5207>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the record<WG3141>, that<WG3754> God<WG2316> hath given<WG1325> to us<WG2254> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>, and<WG2532> this<WG3778> life<WG2222> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> his<WG846> Son<WG5207>.


btext:
He that hath<WG2192> the Son<WG5207> hath<WG2192> life<WG2222>; and he that hath<WG2192> not<WG3361> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316> hath<WG2192> not<WG3756> life<WG2222>.


btext:
These things<WG5023> have I written<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> that believe<WG4100> on<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>; that<WG2443> ye may know<WG1492> that ye<WG3754> have<WG2192> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>, and<WG2532> that<WG2443> ye may believe<WG4100> on<WG1519> the name<WG3686> of the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> the confidence<WG3954> that<WG3739> we have<WG2192> in<WG4314> him<WG846>, that<WG3754>, if<WG1437> we ask<WG154> any thing<WG5100> according<WG2596> to his<WG846> will<WG2307>, he heareth<WG191> us<WG2257>: / in: or, concerning him


btext:
And<WG2532> if<WG1437> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> he hear<WG191> us<WG2257>, whatsoever<WG3739><WG302> we ask<WG154>, we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> we have<WG2192> the petitions<WG155> that<WG3739> we desired<WG154> of<WG3844> him<WG846>.


btext:
If<WG1437> any man<WG5100> see<WG1492> his<WG846> brother<WG80> sin<WG264> a sin<WG266> which is not<WG3361> unto<WG4314> death<WG2288>, he shall ask<WG154>, and<WG2532> he shall give<WG1325> him<WG846> life<WG2222> for them that sin<WG264> not<WG3361> unto<WG4314> death<WG2288>. There is<WG2076> a sin<WG266> unto<WG4314> death<WG2288>: I do not<WG3756> say<WG3004> that<WG2443> he shall pray<WG2065> for<WG4012> it<WG1565>.


btext:
All<WG3956> unrighteousness<WG93> is<WG2076> sin<WG266>: and<WG2532> there is<WG2076> a sin<WG266> not<WG3756> unto<WG4314> death<WG2288>.


btext:
We know<WG1492> that<WG3754> whosoever<WG3956> is born<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316> sinneth<WG264> not<WG3756>; but<WG235> he that is begotten<WG1080> of<WG1537> God<WG2316> keepeth<WG5083> himself<WG1438>, and<WG2532> that wicked one<WG4190> toucheth<WG680> him<WG846> not<WG3756>.


btext:
And we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> we are<WG2070> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the whole<WG3650> world<WG2889> lieth<WG2749> in<WG1722> wickedness<WG4190>.


btext:
And<WG1161> we know<WG1492> that<WG3754> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316> is come<WG2240>, and<WG2532> hath given<WG1325> us<WG2254> an understanding<WG1271>, that<WG2443> we may know<WG1097> him that is true<WG228>, and<WG2532> we are<WG2070> in<WG1722> him that is true<WG228>, even in<WG1722> his<WG846> Son<WG5207> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>. This<WG3778> is<WG2076> the true<WG228> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
The elder<WG4245> unto the elect<WG1588> lady<WG2959> and<WG2532> her<WG846> children<WG5043>, whom<WG3739> I<WG1473> love<WG25> in<WG1722> the truth<WG225>; and<WG2532> not<WG3756> I<WG1473> only<WG3441>, but<WG235> also<WG2532> all<WG3956> they that have known<WG1097> the truth<WG225>;


btext:
For<WG1223> the truth's sake<WG225>, which<WG3588> dwelleth<WG3306> in<WG1722> us<WG2254>, and<WG2532> shall be<WG2071> with<WG3326> us<WG2257> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
Grace<WG5485> be<WG2071> with<WG3326> you<WG5216>, mercy<WG1656>, and peace<WG1515>, from<WG3844> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> from<WG3844> the Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, the Son<WG5207> of the Father<WG3962>, in<WG1722> truth<WG225> and<WG2532> love<WG26>. / be: Gr. shall be


btext:
I rejoiced<WG5463> greatly<WG3029> that<WG3754> I found<WG2147> of<WG1537> thy<WG4675> children<WG5043> walking<WG4043> in<WG1722> truth<WG225>, as<WG2531> we have received<WG2983> a commandment<WG1785> from<WG3844> the Father<WG3962>.


btext:
And<WG2532> now<WG3568> I beseech<WG2065> thee<WG4571>, lady<WG2959>, not<WG3756> as though<WG5613> I wrote<WG1125><WG1125> a new<WG2537> commandment<WG1785> unto thee<WG4671>, but<WG235> that which<WG3739> we had<WG2192> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>, that<WG2443> we love<WG25> one another<WG240>.


btext:
And<WG2532> this<WG3778> is<WG2076> love<WG26>, that<WG2443> we walk<WG4043> after<WG2596> his<WG846> commandments<WG1785>. This<WG3778> is<WG2076> the commandment<WG1785>, That<WG2443>, as<WG2531> ye have heard<WG191> from<WG575> the beginning<WG746>, ye should walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> it<WG846>.


btext:
For<WG3754> many<WG4183> deceivers<WG4108> are entered<WG1525> into<WG1519> the world<WG2889>, who<WG3588> confess<WG3670> not<WG3361> that Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> is come<WG2064> in<WG1722> the flesh<WG4561>. This<WG3778> is<WG2076> a deceiver<WG4108> and<WG2532> an antichrist<WG500>.


btext:
Look<WG991> to yourselves<WG1438>, that<WG3363> we lose<WG622> not<WG3363> those things which<WG3739> we have wrought<WG2038>, but<WG235> that we receive<WG618> a full<WG4134> reward<WG3408>. / wrought: or, gained, some copies read, ye have gained, but that ye, etc.


btext:
Whosoever<WG3956> transgresseth<WG3845>, and<WG2532> abideth<WG3306> not<WG3361> in<WG1722> the doctrine<WG1322> of Christ<WG5547>, hath<WG2192> not<WG3756> God<WG2316>. He that abideth<WG3306> in<WG1722> the doctrine<WG1322> of Christ<WG5547>, he<WG3778> hath<WG2192> both<WG2532> the Father<WG3962> and<WG2532> the Son<WG5207>.


btext:
If<WG1536> there come<WG2064> any<WG1536><WG5100> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> bring<WG5342> not<WG3756> this<WG5026> doctrine<WG1322>, receive<WG2983> him<WG846> not<WG3361> into<WG1519> your house<WG3614>, neither<WG2532><WG3361> bid<WG3004> him<WG846> God speed<WG5463>:


btext:
For<WG1063> he that biddeth<WG3004> him<WG846> God speed<WG5463> is partaker<WG2841> of his<WG846> evil<WG4190> deeds<WG2041>.


btext:
Having<WG2192> many things<WG4183> to write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, I would<WG1014> not<WG3756> write with<WG1223> paper<WG5489> and<WG2532> ink<WG3188>: but<WG235> I trust<WG1679> to come<WG2064> unto<WG4314> you<WG5209>, and<WG2532> speak<WG2980> face<WG4750> to<WG4314> face<WG4750>, that<WG2443> our<WG2257> joy<WG5479> may be<WG5600> full<WG4137>. / face to…: Gr. mouth to mouth / our: or, your


btext:
The children<WG5043> of thy<WG4675> elect<WG1588> sister<WG79> greet<WG782> thee<WG4571>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
The elder<WG4245> unto the wellbeloved<WG27> Gaius<WG1050>, whom<WG3739> I<WG1473> love<WG25> in<WG1722> the truth<WG225>. / in…: or, truly


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, I wish<WG2172> above<WG4012> all things<WG3956> that thou<WG4571> mayest prosper<WG2137> and<WG2532> be in health<WG5198>, even as<WG2531> thy<WG4675> soul<WG5590> prospereth<WG2137>. / wish: or, pray


btext:
For<WG1063> I rejoiced<WG5463> greatly<WG3029>, when the brethren<WG80> came<WG2064> and<WG2532> testified<WG3140> of the truth<WG225> that is in thee<WG4675>, even as<WG2531> thou<WG4771> walkest<WG4043> in<WG1722> the truth<WG225>.


btext:
I have<WG2192> no<WG3756> greater<WG3186><WG5130> joy<WG5479> than to<WG2443> hear<WG191> that my<WG1699> children<WG5043> walk<WG4043> in<WG1722> truth<WG225>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, thou doest<WG4160> faithfully<WG4103> whatsoever<WG3739><WG1437> thou doest<WG2038> to<WG1519> the brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> to<WG1519> strangers<WG3581>;


btext:
Which<WG3739> have borne witness<WG3140> of thy<WG4675> charity<WG26> before<WG1799> the church<WG1577>: whom<WG3739> if thou bring forward on their journey<WG4311> after<WG516> a godly<WG2316> sort<WG516>, thou shalt do<WG4160> well<WG2573>: / after…: Gr. worthy of God


btext:
Because that<WG1063> for<WG5228> his<WG846> name's<WG3686> sake<WG5228> they went forth<WG1831>, taking<WG2983> nothing<WG3367> of<WG575> the Gentiles<WG1484>.


btext:
We<WG2249> therefore<WG3767> ought<WG3784> to receive<WG618> such<WG5108>, that<WG2443> we might be<WG1096> fellowhelpers<WG4904> to the truth<WG225>. / fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers


btext:
I wrote<WG1125> unto the church<WG1577>: but<WG235> Diotrephes<WG1361>, who<WG3588> loveth to have the preeminence<WG5383> among them<WG846>, receiveth<WG1926> us<WG2248> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Wherefore<WG1223><WG5124>, if<WG1437> I come<WG2064>, I will remember<WG5279> his<WG846> deeds<WG2041> which<WG3739> he doeth<WG4160>, prating against<WG5396> us<WG2248> with malicious<WG4190> words<WG3056>: and<WG2532> not<WG3361> content<WG714> therewith<WG1909><WG5125>, neither<WG3777> doth<WG1926> he himself<WG846> receive<WG1926> the brethren<WG80>, and<WG2532> forbiddeth<WG2967> them that would<WG1014>, and<WG2532> casteth<WG1544> them out of<WG1537> the church<WG1577>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, follow<WG3401> not<WG3361> that which is evil<WG2556>, but<WG235> that which is good<WG18>. He that doeth good<WG15> is<WG2076> of<WG1537> God<WG2316>: but<WG1161> he that doeth evil<WG2554> hath<WG3708> not<WG3756> seen<WG3708> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Demetrius<WG1216> hath good report<WG3140> of<WG5259> all<WG3956> men, and<WG2532> of<WG5259> the truth<WG225> itself<WG846>: yea<WG1161>, and<WG2532> we<WG2249> also bear record<WG3140>; and<WG2532> ye know<WG1492> that<WG3754> our<WG2257> record<WG3141> is<WG2076> true<WG227>.


btext:
I had<WG2192> many things<WG4183> to write<WG1125>, but<WG235> I will<WG2309> not<WG3756> with<WG1223> ink<WG3188> and<WG2532> pen<WG2563> write<WG1125> unto thee<WG4671>:


btext:
But<WG1161> I trust<WG1679> I shall<WG1492> shortly<WG2112> see<WG1492> thee<WG4571>, and<WG2532> we shall speak<WG2980> face<WG4750> to<WG4314> face<WG4750>. Peace<WG1515> be to thee<WG4671>. Our friends<WG5384> salute<WG782> thee<WG4571>. Greet<WG782> the friends<WG5384> by<WG2596> name<WG3686>. / face to…: Gr. mouth to mouth


btext:
Jude<WG2455>, the servant<WG1401> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG1161> brother<WG80> of James<WG2385>, to them that are sanctified<WG37> by<WG1722> God<WG2316> the Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> preserved<WG5083> in Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and called<WG2822>:


btext:
Mercy<WG1656> unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, and<WG2532> love<WG26>, be multiplied<WG4129>.


btext:
Beloved<WG27>, when I gave<WG4160> all<WG3956> diligence<WG4710> to write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213> of<WG4012> the common<WG2839> salvation<WG4991>, it was<WG2192> needful<WG318> for me<WG2192> to write<WG1125> unto you<WG5213>, and exhort<WG3870> you that ye should earnestly contend<WG1864> for the faith<WG4102> which was once<WG530> delivered<WG3860> unto the saints<WG40>.


btext:
For<WG1063> there are certain<WG5100> men<WG444> crept in unawares<WG3921>, who<WG3588> were before<WG4270> of old<WG3819> ordained<WG4270> to<WG1519> this<WG5124> condemnation<WG2917>, ungodly men<WG765>, turning<WG3346> the grace<WG5485> of our<WG2257> God<WG2316> into<WG1519> lasciviousness<WG766>, and<WG2532> denying<WG720> the only<WG3441> Lord<WG1203> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
I will<WG1014> therefore<WG1161> put<WG5279> you<WG5209> in remembrance<WG5279>, though ye<WG5209> once<WG530> knew<WG1492> this<WG5124>, how that<WG3754> the Lord<WG2962>, having saved<WG4982> the people<WG2992> out of<WG1537> the land<WG1093> of Egypt<WG125>, afterward<WG1208> destroyed<WG622> them that believed<WG4100> not<WG3361>.


btext:
And<WG5037> the angels<WG32> which kept<WG5083> not<WG3361> their<WG1438> first estate<WG746>, but<WG235> left<WG620> their own<WG2398> habitation<WG3613>, he hath reserved<WG5083> in everlasting<WG126> chains<WG1199> under<WG5259> darkness<WG2217> unto<WG1519> the judgment<WG2920> of the great<WG3173> day<WG2250>. / first estate: or, principality


btext:
Even as<WG5613> Sodom<WG4670> and<WG2532> Gomorrha<WG1116>, and<WG2532> the cities<WG4172> about<WG4012> them<WG846> in like<WG3664><WG5125> manner<WG5158>, giving themselves over to fornication<WG1608>, and<WG2532> going<WG565> after<WG3694> strange<WG2087> flesh<WG4561>, are set forth for<WG4295> an example<WG1164>, suffering<WG5254> the vengeance<WG1349> of eternal<WG166> fire<WG4442>. / strange: Gr. other


btext:
Likewise<WG3668><WG3305> also<WG2532> these<WG3778> filthy dreamers<WG1797> defile<WG3392> the flesh<WG3303><WG4561><WG1161>, despise<WG114> dominion<WG2963>, and<WG1161> speak evil<WG987> of dignities<WG1391>.


btext:
Yet<WG1161> Michael<WG3413> the archangel<WG743>, when<WG3753> contending<WG1252> with the devil<WG1228> he disputed<WG1256> about<WG4012> the body<WG4983> of Moses<WG3475>, durst<WG5111> not<WG3756> bring against him<WG2018> a railing<WG988> accusation<WG2920>, but<WG235> said<WG2036>, The Lord<WG2962> rebuke<WG2008> thee<WG4671>.


btext:
But<WG1161> these<WG3778> speak evil<WG987> of those things which<WG3745><WG3303> they know<WG1492> not<WG3756>: but<WG1161> what<WG3745> they know<WG1987> naturally<WG5447>, as<WG5613> brute<WG249> beasts<WG2226>, in<WG1722> those things<WG5125> they corrupt themselves<WG5351>.


btext:
Woe<WG3759> unto them<WG846>! for<WG3754> they have gone<WG4198> in the way<WG3598> of Cain<WG2535>, and<WG2532> ran greedily after<WG1632> the error<WG4106> of Balaam<WG903> for reward<WG3408>, and<WG2532> perished<WG622> in the gainsaying<WG485> of Core<WG2879>.


btext:
These<WG3778> are<WG1526> spots<WG4694> in<WG1722> your<WG5216> feasts of charity<WG26>, when they feast<WG4910> with you<WG5213>, feeding<WG4165> themselves<WG1438> without fear<WG870>: clouds<WG3507> they are without water<WG504>, carried about<WG4064> of<WG5259> winds<WG417>; trees<WG1186> whose fruit withereth<WG5352>, without fruit<WG175>, twice<WG1364> dead<WG599>, plucked up by the roots<WG1610>;


btext:
Raging<WG66> waves<WG2949> of the sea<WG2281>, foaming out<WG1890> their own<WG1438> shame<WG152>; wandering<WG4107> stars<WG792>, to whom<WG3739> is reserved<WG5083> the blackness<WG2217> of darkness<WG4655> for<WG1519> ever<WG165>.


btext:
And<WG1161> Enoch<WG1802> also<WG2532>, the seventh<WG1442> from<WG575> Adam<WG76>, prophesied<WG4395> of these<WG5125>, saying<WG3004>, Behold<WG2400>, the Lord<WG2962> cometh<WG2064> with<WG1722> ten thousands<WG3461> of his<WG846> saints<WG40>,


btext:
To execute<WG4160> judgment<WG2920> upon<WG2596> all<WG3956>, and<WG2532> to convince<WG1827> all<WG3956> that are ungodly<WG765> among them<WG846> of<WG4012> all<WG3956> their<WG846> ungodly<WG763> deeds<WG2041> which<WG3739> they have ungodly committed<WG764>, and<WG2532> of<WG4012> all<WG3956> their hard<WG4642> speeches which<WG3739> ungodly<WG765> sinners<WG268> have spoken<WG2980> against<WG2596> him<WG846>.


btext:
These<WG3778> are<WG1526> murmurers<WG1113>, complainers<WG3202>, walking<WG4198> after<WG2596> their own<WG846> lusts<WG1939>; and<WG2532> their<WG846> mouth<WG4750> speaketh<WG2980> great swelling<WG5246> words, having men's persons<WG4383> in admiration<WG2296> because<WG5484> of advantage<WG5622>.


btext:
But<WG1161>, beloved<WG27>, remember<WG3415> ye<WG5210> the words<WG4487> which<WG3588> were spoken before<WG4280> of<WG5259> the apostles<WG652> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>;


btext:
How<WG3754> that<WG3754> they told<WG3004> you<WG5213> there should be<WG2071> mockers<WG1703> in<WG1722> the last<WG2078> time<WG5550>, who should walk<WG4198> after<WG2596> their own<WG1438> ungodly<WG763> lusts<WG1939>.


btext:
These<WG3778> be<WG1526> they who separate<WG592> themselves<WG1438>, sensual<WG5591>, having<WG2192> not<WG3361> the Spirit<WG4151>.


btext:
But<WG1161> ye<WG5210>, beloved<WG27>, building up<WG2026> yourselves<WG1438> on your<WG5216> most holy<WG40> faith<WG4102>, praying<WG4336> in<WG1722> the Holy<WG40> Ghost<WG4151>,


btext:
Keep<WG5083> yourselves<WG1438> in<WG1722> the love<WG26> of God<WG2316>, looking for<WG4327> the mercy<WG1656> of our<WG2257> Lord<WG2962> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547> unto<WG1519> eternal<WG166> life<WG2222>.


btext:
And<WG1161> others<WG3739> save<WG4982> with<WG1722> fear<WG5401>, pulling<WG726> them out of<WG1537> the fire<WG4442>; hating<WG3404> even<WG2532> the garment<WG5509> spotted<WG4695> by<WG575> the flesh<WG4561>.


btext:
Now<WG1161> unto him that is able<WG1410> to keep<WG5442> you<WG5209><WG846> from falling<WG679>, and<WG2532> to present<WG2476> you faultless<WG299> before the presence<WG2714> of his<WG846> glory<WG1391> with<WG1722> exceeding joy<WG20>,


btext:
To the only<WG3441> wise<WG4680> God<WG2316> our<WG2257> Saviour<WG4990>, be glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> majesty<WG3172>, dominion<WG2904> and<WG2532> power<WG1849>, both<WG2532> now<WG3568> and<WG2532> ever<WG1519><WG3956><WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
The Revelation<WG602> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, which<WG3739> God<WG2316> gave<WG1325> unto him<WG846>, to shew<WG1166> unto his<WG846> servants<WG1401> things which<WG3739> must<WG1163> shortly<WG1722><WG5034> come to pass<WG1096>; and<WG2532> he sent<WG649> and signified<WG4591> it by<WG1223> his<WG846> angel<WG32> unto his<WG846> servant<WG1401> John<WG2491>:


btext:
Who<WG3739> bare record<WG3140> of the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> of the testimony<WG3141> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, and<WG5037> of all things<WG3745> that he saw<WG1492>.


btext:
Blessed<WG3107> is he that readeth<WG314>, and<WG2532> they that hear<WG191> the words<WG3056> of this prophecy<WG4394>, and<WG2532> keep<WG5083> those things which are written<WG1125> therein<WG1722><WG846>: for<WG1063> the time<WG2540> is at hand<WG1451>.


btext:
John<WG2491> to the seven<WG2033> churches<WG1577> which<WG3588> are in<WG1722> Asia<WG773>: Grace<WG5485> be unto you<WG5213>, and<WG2532> peace<WG1515>, from<WG575> him which<WG3588> is<WG5607><WG3801>, and<WG2532> which<WG3588> was<WG2258><WG3801>, and<WG2532> which<WG3588> is to come<WG2064><WG3801>; and<WG2532> from<WG575> the seven<WG2033> Spirits<WG4151> which<WG3739> are<WG2076> before<WG1799> his<WG846> throne<WG2362>;


btext:
And<WG2532> from<WG575> Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, who is the faithful<WG4103> witness<WG3144>, and the first begotten<WG4416> of<WG1537> the dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> the prince<WG758> of the kings<WG935> of the earth<WG1093>. Unto him that loved<WG25> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> washed<WG3068> us<WG2248> from<WG575> our<WG2257> sins<WG266> in<WG1722> his own<WG846> blood<WG129>,


btext:
And<WG2532> hath made<WG4160> us<WG2248> kings<WG935> and<WG2532> priests<WG2409> unto God<WG2316> and<WG2532> his<WG846> Father<WG3962>; to him<WG846> be glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> dominion<WG2904> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, he cometh<WG2064> with<WG3326> clouds<WG3507>; and<WG2532> every<WG3956> eye<WG3788> shall see<WG3700> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> they also which<WG3748> pierced<WG1574> him<WG846>: and<WG2532> all<WG3956> kindreds<WG5443> of the earth<WG1093> shall wail<WG2875> because<WG1909> of him<WG846>. Even so<WG3483>, Amen<WG281>.


btext:
I<WG1473> am<WG1510> Alpha<WG1> and<WG2532> Omega<WG5598>, the beginning<WG746> and<WG2532> the ending<WG5056>, saith<WG3004> the Lord<WG2962>, which<WG3588> is<WG5607><WG3801>, and<WG2532> which<WG3588> was<WG2258><WG3801>, and<WG2532> which<WG3588> is to come<WG2064><WG3801>, the Almighty<WG3841>.


btext:
I<WG1473> John<WG2491>, who<WG3588> also<WG2532> am your<WG5216> brother<WG80>, and<WG2532> companion<WG4791> in<WG1722> tribulation<WG2347>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the kingdom<WG932> and<WG2532> patience<WG5281> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>, was<WG1096> in<WG1722> the isle<WG3520> that is called<WG2564> Patmos<WG3963>, for<WG1223> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> for<WG1223> the testimony<WG3141> of Jesus<WG2424> Christ<WG5547>.


btext:
I was<WG1096> in<WG1722> the Spirit<WG4151> on<WG1722> the Lord's<WG2960> day<WG2250>, and<WG2532> heard<WG191> behind<WG3694> me<WG3450> a great<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, as<WG5613> of a trumpet<WG4536>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, I<WG1473> am<WG1510> Alpha<WG1> and<WG2532> Omega<WG5598>, the first<WG4413> and<WG2532> the last<WG2078>: and<WG2532>, What<WG3739> thou seest<WG991>, write<WG1125> in<WG1519> a book<WG975>, and<WG2532> send<WG3992> it unto the seven<WG2033> churches<WG1577> which<WG3588> are in<WG1722> Asia<WG773>; unto<WG1519> Ephesus<WG2181>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> Smyrna<WG4667>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> Pergamos<WG4010>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> Thyatira<WG2363>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> Sardis<WG4554>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> Philadelphia<WG5359>, and<WG2532> unto<WG1519> Laodicea<WG2993>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I turned<WG1994> to see<WG991> the voice<WG5456> that<WG3748> spake<WG2980> with<WG3326> me<WG1700>. And<WG2532> being turned<WG1994>, I saw<WG1492> seven<WG2033> golden<WG5552> candlesticks<WG3087>;


btext:
And<WG2532> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the seven<WG2033> candlesticks<WG3087> one like<WG3664> unto the Son<WG5207> of man<WG444>, clothed with a garment<WG1746> down to the foot<WG4158>, and<WG2532> girt<WG4024> about<WG4314> the paps<WG3149> with a golden<WG5552> girdle<WG2223>.


btext:
<WG1161> His<WG846> head<WG2776> and<WG2532> his hairs<WG2359> were white<WG3022> like<WG5616> wool<WG2053>, as white<WG3022> as<WG5613> snow<WG5510>; and<WG2532> his<WG846> eyes<WG3788> were as<WG5613> a flame<WG5395> of fire<WG4442>;


btext:
And<WG2532> his<WG846> feet<WG4228> like<WG3664> unto fine brass<WG5474>, as<WG5613> if they burned<WG4448> in<WG1722> a furnace<WG2575>; and<WG2532> his<WG846> voice<WG5456> as<WG5613> the sound<WG5456> of many<WG4183> waters<WG5204>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he had<WG2192> in<WG1722> his<WG846> right<WG1188> hand<WG5495> seven<WG2033> stars<WG792>: and<WG2532> out of<WG1537> his<WG846> mouth<WG4750> went<WG1607> a sharp<WG3691> twoedged<WG1366> sword<WG4501>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> countenance<WG3799> was as<WG5613> the sun<WG2246> shineth<WG5316> in<WG1722> his<WG846> strength<WG1411>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> I saw<WG1492> him<WG846>, I fell<WG4098> at<WG4314> his<WG846> feet<WG4228> as<WG5613> dead<WG3498>. And<WG2532> he laid<WG2007> his<WG846> right<WG1188> hand<WG5495> upon<WG1909> me<WG1691>, saying<WG3004> unto me<WG3427>, Fear<WG5399> not<WG3361>; I<WG1473> am<WG1510> the first<WG4413> and<WG2532> the last<WG2078>:


btext:
<WG2532> I am he that liveth<WG2198>, and<WG2532> was<WG1096> dead<WG3498>; and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, I am<WG1510> alive<WG2198> for<WG1519> evermore<WG165><WG165>, Amen<WG281>; and<WG2532> have<WG2192> the keys<WG2807> of hell<WG86> and<WG2532> of death<WG2288>.


btext:
Write<WG1125> the things which<WG3739> thou hast seen<WG1492>, and<WG2532> the things which<WG3739> are<WG1526>, and<WG2532> the things which<WG3739> shall<WG3195> be<WG1096> hereafter<WG3326><WG5023>;


btext:
The mystery<WG3466> of the seven<WG2033> stars<WG792> which<WG3739> thou sawest<WG1492> in<WG1909> my<WG3450> right hand<WG1188>, and<WG2532> the seven<WG2033> golden<WG5552> candlesticks<WG3087>. The seven<WG2033> stars<WG792> are<WG1526> the angels<WG32> of the seven<WG2033> churches<WG1577>: and<WG2532> the seven<WG2033> candlesticks<WG3087> which<WG3739> thou sawest<WG1492> are<WG1526> the seven<WG2033> churches<WG1577>.


btext:
Unto the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> of Ephesus<WG2179> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> he that holdeth<WG2902> the seven<WG2033> stars<WG792> in<WG1722> his<WG846> right hand<WG1188>, who<WG3588> walketh<WG4043> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the seven<WG2033> golden<WG5552> candlesticks<WG3087>;


btext:
I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> labour<WG2873>, and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> patience<WG5281>, and<WG2532> how<WG3754> thou canst<WG1410> not<WG3756> bear<WG941> them which are evil<WG2556>: and<WG2532> thou hast tried<WG3985> them which say<WG5335> they are<WG1511> apostles<WG652>, and<WG2532> are<WG1526> not<WG3756>, and<WG2532> hast found<WG2147> them<WG846> liars<WG5571>:


btext:
And<WG2532> hast borne<WG941>, and<WG2532> hast<WG2192> patience<WG5281>, and<WG2532> for<WG1223> my<WG3450> name's sake<WG1223><WG3686> hast laboured<WG2872>, and<WG2532> hast<WG2577> not<WG3756> fainted<WG2577>.


btext:
Nevertheless<WG235> I have<WG2192> somewhat against<WG2596> thee<WG4675>, because<WG3754> thou hast left<WG863> thy<WG4675> first<WG4413> love<WG26>.


btext:
Remember<WG3421> therefore<WG3767> from whence<WG4159> thou art fallen<WG1601>, and<WG2532> repent<WG3340>, and<WG2532> do<WG4160> the first<WG4413> works<WG2041>; or else<WG1490> I will come<WG2064> unto thee<WG4671> quickly<WG5035>, and<WG2532> will remove<WG2795> thy<WG4675> candlestick<WG3087> out of<WG1537> his<WG846> place<WG5117>, except<WG3362> thou repent<WG3340>.


btext:
But<WG235> this<WG5124> thou hast<WG2192>, that<WG3754> thou hatest<WG3404> the deeds<WG2041> of the Nicolaitans<WG3531>, which<WG3739> I also<WG2504> hate<WG3404>.


btext:
He that hath<WG2192> an ear<WG3775>, let him hear<WG191> what<WG5101> the Spirit<WG4151> saith<WG3004> unto the churches<WG1577>; To him<WG846> that overcometh<WG3528> will I give<WG1325> to eat<WG5315> of<WG1537> the tree<WG3586> of life<WG2222>, which<WG3739> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the paradise<WG3857> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> unto the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> in Smyrna<WG4668> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> the first<WG4413> and<WG2532> the last<WG2078>, which<WG3739> was<WG1096> dead<WG3498>, and<WG2532> is alive<WG2198>;


btext:
I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> tribulation<WG2347>, and<WG2532> poverty<WG4432>, (but<WG1161> thou art<WG1488> rich<WG4145>) and<WG2532> I know the blasphemy<WG988> of them which<WG3588> say<WG3004> they<WG1438> are<WG1511> Jews<WG2453>, and<WG2532> are<WG1526> not<WG3756>, but<WG235> are the synagogue<WG4864> of Satan<WG4567>.


btext:
Fear<WG5399> none<WG3367> of those things which<WG3739> thou shalt<WG3195> suffer<WG3958>: behold<WG2400>, the devil<WG1228> shall<WG3195> cast<WG906> some of<WG1537> you<WG5216> into<WG1519> prison<WG5438>, that<WG2443> ye may be tried<WG3985>; and<WG2532> ye shall have<WG2192> tribulation<WG2347> ten<WG1176> days<WG2250>: be thou<WG1096> faithful<WG4103> unto<WG891> death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> I will give<WG1325> thee<WG4671> a crown<WG4735> of life<WG2222>.


btext:
He that hath<WG2192> an ear<WG3775>, let him hear<WG191> what<WG5101> the Spirit<WG4151> saith<WG3004> unto the churches<WG1577>; He that overcometh<WG3528> shall<WG91> not<WG3364> be hurt<WG91> of<WG1537> the second<WG1208> death<WG2288>.


btext:
And<WG2532> to the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> in<WG1722> Pergamos<WG4010> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> he which hath<WG2192> the sharp<WG3691> sword<WG4501> with two edges<WG1366>;


btext:
I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> where<WG4226> thou dwellest<WG2730>, even where<WG3699> Satan's<WG4567> seat<WG2362> is: and<WG2532> thou holdest fast<WG2902> my<WG3450> name<WG3686>, and<WG2532> hast<WG720> not<WG3756> denied<WG720> my<WG3450> faith<WG4102>, even<WG2532> in<WG1722> those days<WG2250> wherein<WG1722><WG3739> Antipas<WG493> was my<WG3450> faithful<WG4103> martyr<WG3144>, who<WG3739> was slain<WG615> among<WG3844> you<WG5213>, where<WG3699> Satan<WG4567> dwelleth<WG2730>.


btext:
But<WG235> I have<WG2192> a few things<WG3641> against<WG2596> thee<WG4675>, because<WG3754> thou hast<WG2192> there<WG1563> them that hold<WG2902> the doctrine<WG1322> of Balaam<WG903>, who<WG3739> taught<WG1722><WG1321> Balac<WG904> to cast<WG906> a stumblingblock<WG4625> before<WG1799> the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474>, to eat<WG5315> things sacrificed unto idols<WG1494>, and<WG2532> to commit fornication<WG4203>.


btext:
So<WG3779> hast<WG2192> thou<WG4771> also<WG2532> them that hold<WG2902> the doctrine<WG1322> of the Nicolaitans<WG3531>, which thing<WG3739> I hate<WG3404>.


btext:
Repent<WG3340>; or else<WG1490> I will come<WG2064> unto thee<WG4671> quickly<WG5035>, and<WG2532> will fight<WG4170> against<WG3326> them<WG846> with<WG1722> the sword<WG4501> of my<WG3450> mouth<WG4750>.


btext:
He that hath<WG2192> an ear<WG3775>, let him hear<WG191> what<WG5101> the Spirit<WG4151> saith<WG3004> unto the churches<WG1577>; To him<WG846> that overcometh<WG3528> will I give<WG1325> to eat<WG5315> of<WG575> the hidden<WG2928> manna<WG3131>, and<WG2532> will give<WG1325> him<WG846> a white<WG3022> stone<WG5586>, and<WG2532> in<WG1909> the stone<WG5586> a new<WG2537> name<WG3686> written<WG1125>, which<WG3739> no man<WG3762> knoweth<WG1097> saving<WG1508> he that receiveth<WG2983> it.


btext:
And<WG2532> unto the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> in<WG1722> Thyatira<WG2363> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> the Son<WG5207> of God<WG2316>, who<WG3588> hath<WG2192> his<WG846> eyes<WG3788> like<WG5613> unto a flame<WG5395> of fire<WG4442>, and<WG2532> his<WG846> feet<WG4228> are like<WG3664> fine brass<WG5474>;


btext:
I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, and<WG2532> charity<WG26>, and<WG2532> service<WG1248>, and<WG2532> faith<WG4102>, and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> patience<WG5281>, and<WG2532> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>; and<WG2532> the last<WG2078> to be more than<WG4119> the first<WG4413>.


btext:
Notwithstanding<WG235> I have<WG2192> a few things<WG3641> against<WG2596> thee<WG4675>, because<WG3754> thou sufferest<WG1439> that woman<WG1135> Jezebel<WG2403>, which<WG3588> calleth<WG3004> herself<WG1438> a prophetess<WG4398>, to teach<WG1321> and<WG2532> to seduce<WG4105> my<WG1699> servants<WG1401> to commit fornication<WG4203>, and<WG2532> to eat<WG5315> things sacrificed unto idols<WG1494>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I gave<WG1325> her<WG846> space<WG5550> to<WG2443> repent<WG3340> of<WG1537> her<WG846> fornication<WG4202>; and<WG2532> she repented<WG3340> not<WG3756>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, I<WG1473> will cast<WG906> her<WG846> into<WG1519> a bed<WG2825>, and<WG2532> them that commit adultery<WG3431> with<WG3326> her<WG846> into<WG1519> great<WG3173> tribulation<WG2347>, except<WG3362> they repent<WG3340> of<WG1537> their<WG846> deeds<WG2041>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I will kill<WG615> her<WG846> children<WG5043> with<WG1722> death<WG2288>; and<WG2532> all<WG3956> the churches<WG1577> shall know<WG1097> that<WG3754> I<WG1473> am<WG1510> he which<WG3588> searcheth<WG2045> the reins<WG3510> and<WG2532> hearts<WG2588>: and<WG2532> I will give<WG1325> unto every one<WG1538> of you<WG5213> according to<WG2596> your<WG5216> works<WG2041>.


btext:
But<WG1161> unto you<WG5213> I say<WG3004>, and<WG2532> unto the rest<WG3062> in<WG1722> Thyatira<WG2363>, as many as<WG3745> have<WG2192> not<WG3756> this<WG5026> doctrine<WG1322>, and<WG2532> which<WG3748> have<WG1097> not<WG3756> known<WG1097> the depths<WG899> of Satan<WG4567>, as<WG5613> they speak<WG3004>; I will put<WG906> upon<WG1909> you<WG5209> none<WG3756> other<WG243> burden<WG922>.


btext:
But<WG4133> that which<WG3739> ye have<WG2192> already hold fast<WG2902> till<WG891><WG3739> I come<WG302><WG2240>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he that overcometh<WG3528>, and<WG2532> keepeth<WG5083> my<WG3450> works<WG2041> unto<WG891> the end<WG5056>, to him<WG846> will I give<WG1325> power<WG1849> over<WG1909> the nations<WG1484>:


btext:
And<WG2532> he shall rule<WG4165> them<WG846> with<WG1722> a rod<WG4464> of iron<WG4603>; as<WG5613> the vessels<WG4632> of a potter<WG2764> shall they be broken to shivers<WG4937>: even<WG2504> as<WG5613> I<WG2504> received<WG2983> of<WG3844> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>.


btext:
He that hath<WG2192> an ear<WG3775>, let him hear<WG191> what<WG5101> the Spirit<WG4151> saith<WG3004> unto the churches<WG1577>.


btext:
And<WG2532> unto the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> in<WG1722> Sardis<WG4554> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> he that hath<WG2192> the seven<WG2033> Spirits<WG4151> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the seven<WG2033> stars<WG792>; I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, that<WG3754> thou hast<WG2192> a name<WG3686> that<WG3754> thou livest<WG2198>, and<WG2532> art<WG1488> dead<WG3498>.


btext:
Be<WG1096> watchful<WG1127>, and<WG2532> strengthen<WG4741> the things which remain<WG3062>, that<WG3739> are<WG3195> ready to die<WG599>: for<WG1063> I have<WG2147> not<WG3756> found<WG2147> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041> perfect<WG4137> before<WG1799> God<WG2316>.


btext:
Remember<WG3421> therefore<WG3767> how<WG4459> thou hast received<WG2983> and<WG2532> heard<WG191>, and<WG2532> hold fast<WG5083>, and<WG2532> repent<WG3340>. If<WG3362> therefore<WG3767> thou shalt<WG1127> not<WG3362> watch<WG1127>, I will come<WG2240> on<WG1909> thee<WG4571> as<WG5613> a thief<WG2812>, and<WG2532> thou shalt<WG1097> not<WG3364> know<WG1097> what<WG4169> hour<WG5610> I will come<WG2240> upon<WG1909> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
Thou hast<WG2192> a few<WG3641> names<WG3686> even<WG2532> in<WG1722> Sardis<WG4554> which<WG3739> have<WG3435> not<WG3756> defiled<WG3435> their<WG846> garments<WG2440>; and<WG2532> they shall walk<WG4043> with<WG3326> me<WG1700> in<WG1722> white<WG3022>: for<WG3754> they are<WG1526> worthy<WG514>.


btext:
He that overcometh<WG3528>, the same<WG3778> shall be clothed<WG4016> in<WG1722> white<WG3022> raiment<WG2440>; and<WG2532> I will<WG1813> not<WG3364> blot out<WG1813> his<WG846> name<WG3686> out of<WG1537> the book<WG976> of life<WG2222>, but<WG2532> I will confess<WG1843> his<WG846> name<WG3686> before<WG1799> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962>, and<WG2532> before<WG1799> his<WG846> angels<WG32>.


btext:
And<WG2532> to the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> in<WG1722> Philadelphia<WG5359> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> he that is holy<WG40>, he that is true<WG228>, he that hath<WG2192> the key<WG2807> of David<WG1138>, he that openeth<WG455>, and<WG2532> no man<WG3762> shutteth<WG2808>; and<WG2532> shutteth<WG2808>, and<WG2532> no man<WG3762> openeth<WG455>;


btext:
I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>: behold<WG2400>, I have set<WG1325> before<WG1799> thee<WG4675> an open<WG455> door<WG2374>, and<WG2532> no man<WG3762> can<WG1410> shut<WG2808> it<WG846>: for<WG3754> thou hast<WG2192> a little<WG3398> strength<WG1411>, and<WG2532> hast kept<WG5083> my<WG3450> word<WG3056>, and<WG2532> hast<WG720> not<WG3756> denied<WG720> my<WG3450> name<WG3686>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, I will make<WG1325> them of<WG1537> the synagogue<WG4864> of Satan<WG4567>, which<WG3588> say<WG3004> they<WG1438> are<WG1511> Jews<WG2453>, and<WG2532> are<WG1526> not<WG3756>, but<WG235> do lie<WG5574>; behold<WG2400>, I will make<WG4160> them<WG846> to<WG2443> come<WG2240> and<WG2532> worship<WG4352> before<WG1799> thy<WG4675> feet<WG4228>, and<WG2532> to know<WG1097> that<WG3754> I<WG1473> have loved<WG25> thee<WG4571>.


btext:
Because<WG3754> thou hast kept<WG5083> the word<WG3056> of my<WG3450> patience<WG5281>, I also<WG2504> will keep<WG5083> thee<WG4571> from<WG1537> the hour<WG5610> of temptation<WG3986>, which<WG3588> shall come<WG3195><WG2064> upon<WG1909> all<WG3650> the world<WG3625>, to try<WG3985> them that dwell<WG2730> upon<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, I come<WG2064> quickly<WG5035>: hold that fast<WG2902> which<WG3739> thou hast<WG2192>, that<WG2443> no man<WG3367> take<WG2983> thy<WG4675> crown<WG4735>.


btext:
Him<WG846> that overcometh<WG3528> will I make<WG4160> a pillar<WG4769> in<WG1722> the temple<WG3485> of my<WG3450> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> he shall go<WG1831> no<WG3364> more<WG2089> out<WG1854>: and<WG2532> I will write<WG1125> upon<WG1909> him<WG846> the name<WG3686> of my<WG3450> God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> the name<WG3686> of the city<WG4172> of my<WG3450> God<WG2316>, which is<WG3588> new<WG2537> Jerusalem<WG2419>, which<WG3588> cometh down<WG2597><WG2597> out of<WG1537> heaven<WG3772> from<WG575> my<WG3450> God<WG2316>: and<WG2532> I will write upon him my<WG3450> new<WG2537> name<WG3686>.


btext:
And<WG2532> unto the angel<WG32> of the church<WG1577> of the Laodiceans<WG2994> write<WG1125>; These things<WG3592> saith<WG3004> the Amen<WG281>, the faithful<WG4103> and<WG2532> true<WG228> witness<WG3144>, the beginning<WG746> of the creation<WG2937> of God<WG2316>; / of the Laodiceans: or, in Laodicea


btext:
I know<WG1492> thy<WG4675> works<WG2041>, that<WG3754> thou art<WG1488> neither<WG3777> cold<WG5593> nor<WG3777> hot<WG2200>: I would<WG3785> thou wert<WG1498> cold<WG5593> or<WG2228> hot<WG2200>.


btext:
So<WG3779> then because<WG3754> thou art<WG1488> lukewarm<WG5513>, and<WG2532> neither<WG3777> cold<WG5593> nor<WG3777> hot<WG2200>, I will<WG3195> spue<WG1692> thee<WG4571> out of<WG1537> my<WG3450> mouth<WG4750>.


btext:
Because<WG3754> thou sayest<WG3004><WG3754>, I am<WG1510> rich<WG4145>, and<WG2532> increased with goods<WG4147>, and<WG2532> have<WG2192> need<WG5532> of nothing<WG3762>; and<WG2532> knowest<WG1492> not<WG3756> that<WG3754> thou<WG4771> art<WG1488> wretched<WG5005>, and<WG2532> miserable<WG1652>, and<WG2532> poor<WG4434>, and<WG2532> blind<WG5185>, and<WG2532> naked<WG1131>:


btext:
I counsel<WG4823> thee<WG4671> to buy<WG59> of<WG3844> me<WG1700> gold<WG5553> tried<WG4448> in<WG1537> the fire<WG4442>, that<WG2443> thou mayest be rich<WG4147>; and<WG2532> white<WG3022> raiment<WG2440>, that<WG2443> thou mayest be clothed<WG4016>, and<WG2532> that the shame<WG152> of thy<WG4675> nakedness<WG1132> do<WG5319> not<WG3361> appear<WG5319>; and<WG2532> anoint<WG1472> thine<WG4675> eyes<WG3788> with eyesalve<WG2854>, that<WG2443> thou mayest see<WG991>.


btext:
As many as<WG3745><WG1437> I love<WG5368>, I<WG1473> rebuke<WG1651> and<WG2532> chasten<WG3811>: be zealous<WG2206> therefore<WG3767>, and<WG2532> repent<WG3340>.


btext:
Behold<WG2400>, I stand<WG2476> at<WG1909> the door<WG2374>, and<WG2532> knock<WG2925>: if<WG1437> any man<WG5100> hear<WG191> my<WG3450> voice<WG5456>, and<WG2532> open<WG455> the door<WG2374>, I will come in<WG1525> to<WG4314> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> will sup<WG1172> with<WG3326> him<WG846>, and<WG2532> he<WG846> with<WG3326> me<WG1700>.


btext:
To him<WG846> that overcometh<WG3528> will I grant<WG1325> to sit<WG2523> with<WG3326> me<WG1700> in<WG1722> my<WG3450> throne<WG2362>, even<WG2504> as<WG5613> I also<WG2504> overcame<WG3528>, and<WG2532> am set down<WG2523> with<WG3326> my<WG3450> Father<WG3962> in<WG1722> his<WG846> throne<WG2362>.


btext:
After<WG3326> this<WG5023> I looked<WG1492>, and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a door<WG2374> was opened<WG455> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>: and<WG2532> the first<WG4413> voice<WG5456> which<WG3739> I heard<WG191> was as it were of<WG5613> a trumpet<WG4536> talking<WG2980> with<WG3326> me<WG1700>; which said<WG3004>, Come up<WG305> hither<WG5602>, and<WG2532> I will shew<WG1166> thee<WG4671> things which<WG3739> must<WG1163> be<WG1096> hereafter<WG3326><WG5023>.


btext:
And<WG2532> immediately<WG2112> I was<WG1096> in<WG1722> the spirit<WG4151>: and<WG2532>, behold<WG2400>, a throne<WG2362> was set<WG2749> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, and<WG2532> one sat<WG2521> on<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he that sat<WG2521> was<WG2258> to look upon<WG3706> like<WG3664> a jasper<WG2393> and<WG2532> a sardine<WG4555> stone<WG3037>: and<WG2532> there was a rainbow<WG2463> round about<WG2943> the throne<WG2362>, in sight<WG3706> like<WG3664> unto an emerald<WG4664>.


btext:
And<WG2532> round about<WG2943> the throne<WG2362> were four<WG5064> and<WG2532> twenty<WG1501> seats<WG2362>: and<WG2532> upon<WG1909> the seats<WG2362> I saw<WG1492> four<WG5064> and<WG2532> twenty<WG1501> elders<WG4245> sitting<WG2521>, clothed<WG4016> in<WG1722> white<WG3022> raiment<WG2440>; and<WG2532> they had<WG2192> on<WG1909> their<WG846> heads<WG2776> crowns<WG4735> of gold<WG5552>.


btext:
And<WG2532> out of<WG1537> the throne<WG2362> proceeded<WG1607> lightnings<WG796> and<WG2532> thunderings<WG1027> and<WG2532> voices<WG5456>: and<WG2532> there were seven<WG2033> lamps<WG2985> of fire<WG4442> burning<WG2545> before<WG1799> the throne<WG2362>, which<WG3739> are<WG1526> the seven<WG2033> Spirits<WG4151> of God<WG2316>.


btext:
And<WG2532> before<WG1799> the throne<WG2362> there was a sea<WG2281> of glass<WG5193> like<WG3664> unto crystal<WG2930>: and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> round about<WG2945> the throne<WG2362>, were four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226> full<WG1073> of eyes<WG3788> before<WG1715> and<WG2532> behind<WG3693>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the first<WG4413> beast<WG2226> was like<WG3664> a lion<WG3023>, and<WG2532> the second<WG1208> beast<WG2226> like<WG3664> a calf<WG3448>, and<WG2532> the third<WG5154> beast<WG2226> had<WG2192> a face<WG4383> as<WG5613> a man<WG444>, and<WG2532> the fourth<WG5067> beast<WG2226> was like<WG3664> a flying<WG4072> eagle<WG105>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226> had<WG2192> each<WG303><WG1520> of them<WG2596><WG1438> six<WG1803> wings<WG4420> about<WG2943> him; and<WG2532> they were full<WG1073> of eyes<WG3788> within<WG2081>: and<WG2532> they rest<WG372> not<WG3756><WG2192> day<WG2250> and<WG2532> night<WG3571>, saying<WG3004>, Holy<WG40>, holy<WG40>, holy<WG40>, Lord<WG2962> God<WG2316> Almighty<WG3841>, which<WG3588> was<WG2258><WG3801>, and<WG2532> is<WG5607><WG3801>, and<WG2532> is to come<WG2064><WG3801>. / rest…: Gr. have no rest


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3752> those beasts<WG2226> give<WG1325> glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> thanks<WG2169> to him that sat<WG2521> on<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>, who<WG3588> liveth<WG2198> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>,


btext:
The four<WG5064> and<WG2532> twenty<WG1501> elders<WG4245> fall down<WG4098> before<WG1799> him that sat<WG2521> on<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> worship<WG4352> him that liveth<WG2198> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>, and<WG2532> cast<WG906> their<WG846> crowns<WG4735> before<WG1799> the throne<WG2362>, saying<WG3004>,


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Thou art<WG1488> worthy<WG514>, O Lord<WG2962>, to receive<WG2983> glory<WG1391> and<WG2532> honour<WG5092> and<WG2532> power<WG1411>: for<WG3754> thou<WG4771> hast created<WG2936> all things<WG3956>, and<WG2532> for<WG1223> thy<WG4675> pleasure<WG2307> they are<WG1526> and<WG2532> were created<WG2936>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I saw<WG1492> in<WG1909> the right hand<WG1188> of him that sat<WG2521> on<WG1909> the throne<WG2362> a book<WG975> written<WG1125> within<WG2081> and<WG2532> on the backside<WG3693>, sealed<WG2696> with seven<WG2033> seals<WG4973>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I saw<WG1492> a strong<WG2478> angel<WG32> proclaiming<WG2784> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, Who<WG5101> is<WG2076> worthy<WG514> to open<WG455> the book<WG975>, and<WG2532> to loose<WG3089> the seals<WG4973> thereof<WG846>?


btext:
And<WG2532> no man<WG3762> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, nor<WG3761> in<WG1909> earth<WG1093>, neither<WG3761> under<WG5270> the earth<WG1093>, was able<WG1410> to open<WG455> the book<WG975>, neither<WG3761> to look<WG991> thereon<WG846>.


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And<WG2532> I<WG1473> wept<WG2799> much<WG4183>, because<WG3754> no man<WG3762> was found<WG2147> worthy<WG514> to open<WG455> and<WG2532> to read<WG314> the book<WG975>, neither<WG3777> to look<WG991> thereon<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> the elders<WG4245> saith<WG3004> unto me<WG3427>, Weep<WG2799> not<WG3361>: behold<WG2400>, the Lion<WG3023> of<WG5607><WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Juda<WG2455>, the Root<WG4491> of David<WG1138>, hath prevailed<WG3528> to open<WG455> the book<WG975>, and<WG2532> to loose<WG3089> the seven<WG2033> seals<WG4973> thereof<WG846>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I beheld<WG1492>, and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the throne<WG2362> and<WG2532> of the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226>, and<WG2532> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the elders<WG4245>, stood<WG2476> a Lamb<WG721> as<WG5613> it had been slain<WG4969>, having<WG2192> seven<WG2033> horns<WG2768> and<WG2532> seven<WG2033> eyes<WG3788>, which<WG3739> are<WG1526> the seven<WG2033> Spirits<WG4151> of God<WG2316> sent forth<WG649> into<WG1519> all<WG3956> the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532> he came<WG2064> and<WG2532> took<WG2983> the book<WG975> out of<WG1537> the right hand<WG1188> of him that sat<WG2521> upon<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> he had taken<WG2983> the book<WG975>, the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226> and<WG2532> four<WG5064> and twenty<WG1501> elders<WG4245> fell down<WG4098> before<WG1799> the Lamb<WG721>, having<WG2192> every one of them<WG1538> harps<WG2788>, and<WG2532> golden<WG5552> vials<WG5357> full<WG1073> of odours<WG2368>, which<WG3739> are<WG1526> the prayers<WG4335> of saints<WG40>. / odours: or, incense


btext:
And<WG2532> they sung<WG103> a new<WG2537> song<WG5603>, saying<WG3004>, Thou art<WG1488> worthy<WG514> to take<WG2983> the book<WG975>, and<WG2532> to open<WG455> the seals<WG4973> thereof<WG846>: for<WG3754> thou wast slain<WG4969>, and<WG2532> hast redeemed<WG59> us<WG2248> to God<WG2316> by<WG1722> thy<WG4675> blood<WG129> out of<WG1537> every<WG3956> kindred<WG5443>, and<WG2532> tongue<WG1100>, and<WG2532> people<WG2992>, and<WG2532> nation<WG1484>;


btext:
And<WG2532> hast made<WG4160> us<WG2248> unto our<WG2257> God<WG2316> kings<WG935> and<WG2532> priests<WG2409>: and<WG2532> we shall reign<WG936> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I beheld<WG1492>, and<WG2532> I heard<WG191> the voice<WG5456> of many<WG4183> angels<WG32> round about<WG2943> the throne<WG2362> and<WG2532> the beasts<WG2226> and<WG2532> the elders<WG4245>: and<WG2532> the number<WG706> of them<WG846> was<WG2258> ten thousand<WG3461> times ten thousand<WG3461>, and<WG2532> thousands<WG5505> of thousands<WG5505>;


btext:
Saying<WG3004> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, Worthy<WG514> is<WG2076> the Lamb<WG721> that was slain<WG4969> to receive<WG2983> power<WG1411>, and<WG2532> riches<WG4149>, and<WG2532> wisdom<WG4678>, and<WG2532> strength<WG2479>, and<WG2532> honour<WG5092>, and<WG2532> glory<WG1391>, and<WG2532> blessing<WG2129>.


btext:
And<WG2532> every<WG3956> creature<WG2938> which<WG3739> is<WG2076> in<WG1722> heaven<WG3772>, and<WG2532> on<WG1722> the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> under<WG5270> the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> such as<WG3739> are<WG2076> in<WG1909> the sea<WG2281>, and<WG2532> all<WG3956> that are in<WG1722> them<WG846>, heard I<WG191> saying<WG3004>, Blessing<WG2129>, and<WG2532> honour<WG5092>, and<WG2532> glory<WG1391>, and<WG2532> power<WG2904>, be unto him that sitteth<WG2521> upon<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> unto the Lamb<WG721> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226> said<WG3004>, Amen<WG281>. And<WG2532> the four<WG5064> and twenty<WG1501> elders<WG4245> fell down<WG4098> and<WG2532> worshipped<WG4352> him that liveth<WG2198> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I saw<WG1492> when<WG3753> the Lamb<WG721> opened<WG455> one<WG3391> of<WG1537> the seals<WG4973>, and<WG2532> I heard<WG191>, as it were<WG5613> the noise<WG5456> of thunder<WG1027>, one<WG1520> of<WG1537> the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226> saying<WG3004>, Come<WG2064> and<WG2532> see<WG991>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I saw<WG1492>, and<WG2532> behold<WG2400> a white<WG3022> horse<WG2462>: and<WG2532> he that sat<WG2521> on<WG1909> him<WG846> had<WG2192> a bow<WG5115>; and<WG2532> a crown<WG4735> was given<WG1325> unto him<WG846>: and<WG2532> he went forth<WG1831> conquering<WG3528>, and<WG2532> to<WG2443> conquer<WG3528>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> he had opened<WG455> the second<WG1208> seal<WG4973>, I heard<WG191> the second<WG1208> beast<WG2226> say<WG3004>, Come<WG2064> and<WG2532> see<WG991>.


btext:
And<WG2532> there went out<WG1831> another<WG243> horse<WG2462> that was red<WG4450>: and<WG2532> power was given<WG1325> to him<WG846> that sat<WG2521> thereon<WG1909><WG846> to take<WG2983> peace<WG1515> from<WG575> the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> that<WG2443> they should kill<WG4969> one another<WG240>: and<WG2532> there was given<WG1325> unto him<WG846> a great<WG3173> sword<WG3162>.


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> he had opened<WG455> the third<WG5154> seal<WG4973>, I heard<WG191> the third<WG5154> beast<WG2226> say<WG3004>, Come<WG2064> and<WG2532> see<WG991>. And<WG2532> I beheld<WG1492>, and<WG2532> lo<WG2400> a black<WG3189> horse<WG2462>; and<WG2532> he that sat<WG2521> on<WG1909> him<WG846> had<WG2192> a pair of balances<WG2218> in<WG1722> his<WG846> hand<WG5495>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I heard<WG191> a voice<WG5456> in<WG1722> the midst<WG3319> of the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226> say<WG3004>, A measure<WG5518> of wheat<WG4621> for a penny<WG1220>, and<WG2532> three<WG5140> measures<WG5518> of barley<WG2915> for a penny<WG1220>; and<WG2532> see thou hurt<WG91> not<WG3361> the oil<WG1637> and<WG2532> the wine<WG3631>. / A measure: the word choenix signifieth a measure containing one wine quart, and the twelfth part of a quart


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> he had opened<WG455> the fourth<WG5067> seal<WG4973>, I heard<WG191> the voice<WG5456> of the fourth<WG5067> beast<WG2226> say<WG3004>, Come<WG2064> and<WG2532> see<WG991>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I looked<WG1492>, and<WG2532> behold<WG2400> a pale<WG5515> horse<WG2462>: and<WG2532> his<WG846> name<WG3686> that sat<WG2521> on<WG1883> him<WG846> was Death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> Hell<WG86> followed<WG190> with<WG3326> him<WG846>. And<WG2532> power<WG1849> was given<WG1325> unto them<WG846> over<WG1909> the fourth part<WG5067> of the earth<WG1093>, to kill<WG615> with<WG1722> sword<WG4501>, and<WG2532> with<WG1722> hunger<WG3042>, and<WG2532> with<WG1722> death<WG2288>, and<WG2532> with<WG5259> the beasts<WG2342> of the earth<WG1093>. / unto them: or, to him


btext:
And<WG2532> when<WG3753> he had opened<WG455> the fifth<WG3991> seal<WG4973>, I saw<WG1492> under<WG5270> the altar<WG2379> the souls<WG5590> of them that were slain<WG4969> for<WG1223> the word<WG3056> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> for<WG1223> the testimony<WG3141> which<WG3739> they held<WG2192>:


btext:
And<WG2532> they cried<WG2896> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, saying<WG3004>, How<WG2193> long<WG4219>, O Lord<WG1203>, holy<WG40> and<WG2532> true<WG228>, dost thou<WG2919> not<WG3756> judge<WG2919> and<WG2532> avenge<WG1556> our<WG2257> blood<WG129> on<WG575> them that dwell<WG2730> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>?


btext:
And<WG2532> white<WG3022> robes<WG4749> were given<WG1325> unto every one of them<WG1538>; and<WG2532> it was said<WG4483> unto them<WG846>, that<WG2443> they should rest<WG373> yet<WG2089> for a little<WG3398> season<WG5550>, until<WG2193> their<WG846> fellowservants<WG4889> also<WG2532> and<WG2532> their<WG846> brethren<WG80>, that should<WG3195> be killed<WG615> as<WG5613><WG2532> they<WG846> were, should<WG3739> be fulfilled<WG4137>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I beheld<WG1492> when<WG3753> he had opened<WG455> the sixth<WG1623> seal<WG4973>, and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, there was<WG1096> a great<WG3173> earthquake<WG4578>; and<WG2532> the sun<WG2246> became<WG1096> black<WG3189> as<WG5613> sackcloth<WG4526> of hair<WG5155>, and<WG2532> the moon<WG4582> became<WG1096> as<WG5613> blood<WG129>;


btext:
And<WG2532> the stars<WG792> of heaven<WG3772> fell<WG4098> unto<WG1519> the earth<WG1093>, even as<WG5613> a fig tree<WG4808> casteth<WG906> her<WG846> untimely figs<WG3653>, when she is shaken<WG4579> of<WG5259> a mighty<WG3173> wind<WG417>. / untimely figs: or, green figs


btext:
And<WG2532> the heaven<WG3772> departed<WG673> as<WG5613> a scroll<WG975> when it is rolled together<WG1507>; and<WG2532> every<WG3956> mountain<WG3735> and<WG2532> island<WG3520> were moved<WG2795> out of<WG1537> their<WG846> places<WG5117>.


btext:
And<WG2532> the kings<WG935> of the earth<WG1093>, and<WG2532> the great men<WG3175>, and<WG2532> the rich men<WG4145>, and<WG2532> the chief captains<WG5506>, and<WG2532> the mighty men<WG1415>, and<WG2532> every<WG3956> bondman<WG1401>, and<WG2532> every<WG3956> free man<WG1658>, hid<WG2928> themselves<WG1438> in<WG1519> the dens<WG4693> and<WG2532> in<WG1519> the rocks<WG4073> of the mountains<WG3735>;


btext:
And<WG2532> said<WG3004> to the mountains<WG3735> and<WG2532> rocks<WG4073>, Fall<WG4098> on<WG1909> us<WG2248>, and<WG2532> hide<WG2928> us<WG2248> from<WG575> the face<WG4383> of him that sitteth<WG2521> on<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> from<WG575> the wrath<WG3709> of the Lamb<WG721>:


btext:
For<WG3754> the great<WG3173> day<WG2250> of his<WG846> wrath<WG3709> is come<WG2064>; and<WG2532> who<WG5101> shall be able<WG1410> to stand<WG2476>?


btext:
And<WG2532> after<WG3326> these things<WG5023> I saw<WG1492> four<WG5064> angels<WG32> standing<WG2476> on<WG1909> the four<WG5064> corners<WG1137> of the earth<WG1093>, holding<WG2902> the four<WG5064> winds<WG417> of the earth<WG1093>, that<WG3363> the wind<WG417> should<WG4154> not<WG3363> blow<WG4154> on<WG1909> the earth<WG1093>, nor<WG3383> on<WG1909> the sea<WG2281>, nor<WG3383> on<WG1909> any<WG3956> tree<WG1186>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I saw<WG1492> another<WG243> angel<WG32> ascending<WG305><WG305> from<WG575> the east<WG395><WG2246>, having<WG2192> the seal<WG4973> of the living<WG2198> God<WG2316>: and<WG2532> he cried<WG2896> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456> to the four<WG5064> angels<WG32>, to whom<WG3739> it<WG846> was given<WG1325> to hurt<WG91> the earth<WG1093> and<WG2532> the sea<WG2281>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Hurt<WG91> not<WG3361> the earth<WG1093>, neither<WG3383> the sea<WG2281>, nor<WG3383> the trees<WG1186>, till<WG891><WG3739> we have sealed<WG4972><WG4972> the servants<WG1401> of our<WG2257> God<WG2316> in<WG1909> their<WG846> foreheads<WG3359>.


btext:
And<WG2532> I heard<WG191> the number<WG706> of them which were sealed<WG4972>: and there were sealed<WG4972> an hundred<WG1540> and forty<WG5062> and four<WG5064> thousand<WG5505> of<WG1537> all<WG3956> the tribes<WG5443> of the children<WG5207> of Israel<WG2474>.


btext:
Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Juda<WG2455> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Reuben<WG4502> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Gad<WG1045> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>.


btext:
Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Aser<WG768> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Nepthalim<WG3508> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Manasses<WG3128> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>.


btext:
Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Simeon<WG4826> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Levi<WG3017> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Issachar<WG2466> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>.


btext:
Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Zabulon<WG2194> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Joseph<WG2501> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>. Of<WG1537> the tribe<WG5443> of Benjamin<WG958> were sealed<WG4972> twelve<WG1427> thousand<WG5505>.


btext:
After<WG3326> this<WG5023> I beheld<WG1492>, and<WG2532>, lo<WG2400>, a great<WG4183> multitude<WG3793>, which<WG3739> no man<WG3762> could<WG1410> number<WG705><WG846>, of<WG1537> all<WG3956> nations<WG1484>, and<WG2532> kindreds<WG5443>, and<WG2532> people<WG2992>, and<WG2532> tongues<WG1100>, stood<WG2476> before<WG1799> the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> before<WG1799> the Lamb<WG721>, clothed<WG4016> with white<WG3022> robes<WG4749>, and<WG2532> palms<WG5404> in<WG1722> their<WG846> hands<WG5495>;


btext:
And<WG2532> cried<WG2896> with a loud<WG3173> voice<WG5456>, saying<WG3004>, Salvation<WG4991> to our<WG2257> God<WG2316> which<WG3588> sitteth<WG2521> upon<WG1909> the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> unto the Lamb<WG721>.


btext:
And<WG2532> all<WG3956> the angels<WG32> stood<WG2476> round about<WG2945> the throne<WG2362>, and<WG2532> about the elders<WG4245> and<WG2532> the four<WG5064> beasts<WG2226>, and<WG2532> fell<WG4098> before<WG1799> the throne<WG2362> on<WG1909> their<WG846> faces<WG4383>, and<WG2532> worshipped<WG4352> God<WG2316>,


btext:
Saying<WG3004>, Amen<WG281>: Blessing<WG2129>, and<WG2532> glory<WG1391>, and<WG2532> wisdom<WG4678>, and<WG2532> thanksgiving<WG2169>, and<WG2532> honour<WG5092>, and<WG2532> power<WG1411>, and<WG2532> might<WG2479>, be unto our<WG2257> God<WG2316> for<WG1519> ever<WG165> and ever<WG165>. Amen<WG281>.


btext:
And<WG2532> one<WG1520> of<WG1537> the elders<WG4245> answered<WG611>, saying<WG3004> unto me<WG3427>, What<WG5101> are<WG1526> these<WG3778> which<WG3588> are arrayed in<WG4016> white<WG3022> robes<WG4749>? and<WG2532> whence<WG4159> came they<WG2064>?


btext:
And<WG2532> I said<WG2046> unto him<WG846>, Sir<WG2962>, thou<WG4771> knowest<WG1492>. And<WG2532> he said<WG2036> to me<WG3427>, These<WG3778> are they<WG1526> which came<WG2064> out of<WG1537> great<WG3173> tribulation<WG2347>, and<WG2532> have washed<WG4150> their<WG846> robes<WG4749>, and<WG2532> made<WG3021> them<WG4749><WG846> white<WG3021> in<WG1722> the blood<WG129> of the Lamb<WG721>.


btext:
Therefore<WG1223><WG5124> are they<WG1526> before<WG1799> the throne<WG2362> of God<WG2316>, and<WG2532> serve<WG3000> him<WG846> day<WG2250> and<WG2532> night<WG3571> in<WG1722> his<WG846> temple<WG3485>: and<WG2532> he that sitteth<WG2521> on<WG1909> the throne<WG2362> shall dwell<WG4637> among<WG1909> them<WG846>.


btext:
They shall hunger<WG3983> no<WG3756> more<WG2089>, neither<WG3761> thirst<WG1372> any more<WG2089>; neither<WG3761><WG3361> shall<WG4098> the sun<WG2246> light<WG4098> on<WG1909> them<WG846>, nor<WG3761> any<WG3956> heat<WG2738>.


btext:
For<WG3754> the Lamb<WG721> which<WG3588> is in the midst<WG303><WG3319> of the throne<WG2362> shall feed<WG4165> them<WG846>, and<WG2532> shall lead<WG3594> them<WG846> unto<WG1909> living<WG2198> fountains<WG4077> of waters<WG5204>: and<WG2532> God<WG2316> shall wipe away<WG1813> all<WG3956> tears<WG1144> from<WG575> their<WG846> eyes<WG3788>.


