In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.

For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:

And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:

But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.

For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

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

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

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.

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

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.

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.