1 Timothy

Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

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

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Some men"s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach"s sake and thine often infirmities.

Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men"s sins: keep thyself pure.

I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.