It has three Parts.

I.		The Inscription,	C. i.	1, 2.
II.		An Invitation, Come to me, variously expressed:
	1.	Having declared his Love to Timothy		3—5.
		he exhorts him, Be not ashamed of me,		6—14.
		and subjoins various Examples,		15—18.
	2.	The twofold Proposition,
		1. Be strong;
		2. Commit the Ministry17Q0366 to faithful Men,	Ch. ii.	1, 2.
		The former is treated of,		3—13.
		The latter;		14.
		with farther Directions concerning his own Behaviour:		15.
			Ch. iv.	8.
	3.	Come quickly. Here St. Paul.		9.
		1. Mentions his being left alone		10—12.
		2. Directs to bring his Books,		13.
		3. Gives a Caution concerning Alexander,		14, 15.
		4. Observes the Inconstancy of Men, and the Faithfulness of God.		16—18.
	4.	Come before Winter: Salutations,		19—21.
III.		The concluding Blessing,		22.

II. TIMOTHY. Chap. I.

1   Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promise of eternal life, 2   which is by Jesus Christ, To Timotheus, my beloved son, grace, mercy, peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

3   I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers ^note with a pure conscience, that I have remembrance of thee in my prayers without ceasing night and day, 4   Longing to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, ^note that I may be filled with joy; 5   Remembering the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt ^note first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; I am persuaded in thee also. 6   Wherefore ^note I put thee in remembrance, to stir up the gift of God which is in thee, by the

laying on of my hands. 7   For God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sobriety. ^note 8   Therefore be not thou ashamed ^note of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God, Who hath saved and called us ^note with an holy calling, 9   not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus, before the world began; 10   But is now made manifest, by the appearing of our Saviour ^note Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 11   Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12   For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, ^note until that day. 13   Hold fast the pattern of sound words, ^note which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14   The good thing ^note which is committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit, who dwelleth in us. 15   This thou knowest, that all who are in Asia ^note are turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16   The Lord

give mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; ^note for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 17   But when he was at Rome, he sought me out very diligently and found me. 18   The Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord in that day: And in how many things he served me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

1   Thou therefore, my son, be strong through the grace which is by Jesus Christ. 2   And the things ^note which thou hast heard from me before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. 3   Thou therefore endure affliction, is a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4   No man that warreth intangleth himself ^note in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath inlisted him. 5   And if a man strive, he is not crowned, unless he strive lawfully. 6   The husbandman, that laboureth first, must be partaker of the fruits. ^note 7   Consider what I say, and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 8   Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, ^note raised from the dead according to my gospel; For which I endure affliction even unto bonds, 9   as an evil-doer, but the word of God is not bound. ^note 10   Therefore ^note I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is through Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11   It is a faithful saying: if we are dead with him, ^note we shall also live with him: 12   If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: 13   if we deny him, ^note he will also deny us: If we believe not, ^note he remaineth faithful; he cannot deny himself.

14   Remind them ^note of these things, charging them before the Lord, not to strive about words, to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.

15   Be diligent to present thyself unto God approved a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing ^note the word of truth. 16   But avoid profane empty babblings; for they ^note will increase to more ungodliness. 17   And their word ^note will eat as a gangrene; of whom are Hymeneus and Philetus, 18   Who have erred from the faith, saying, The resurrection is already past, ^note and overthrow the faith of some. 19   But the foundation of God ^note standeth fast, having this seal, The Lord knoweth those that are his: and, Let every one who nameth the name of the Lord depart from iniquity. 20   But in a great house ^note there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and of stone; and some to honour, some to dishonour. 21   If a man therefore purge himself from these, ^note he shall be a vessel unto honour, consecrated and fit for the master's use, prepared for every good work. 22   Flee also youthful desires; ^note but follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace with them that call upon the Lord, out of a pure heart. 23   But avoid foolish and unlearned questions, knowing that they beget strife: 24   And a servant of the Lord must not ^note strive, but be gentle toward all men, 25   apt to teach, patient of evil, In meekness ^note instructing those that oppose themselves; if haply God may give them repentance, to the acknowledging of the truth; 26   And they may awake out of the snare of the devil, who ^note are taken captive by him at his will.

1    2   But know this, that in the last days ^note grievous times will come. For men ^note will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, arrogant, proud, evil-speakers, 3   disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, Without natural affection, ^note covenant-breakers, slanderers, intemperate, fierce, despisers of good men, 4   Traitors, rash, puffed up, lovers of ^note pleasure more than lovers of God; 5   Having a form of godliness but denying the power of it. 6   From these also turn away. For of these are they who creep into houses, and captivate silly women laden with sins, led away by various desires, 7   Ever learning ^note and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8   Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth: men of corrupt minds, void of judgment as to the faith. ^note 9   But they shall proceed no farther; ^note for their folly shall be manifest to all men, as theirs also was. 10   But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, intention, faith, long-suffering, love, patience, 11   Persecutions, afflictions, which befel me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured; but the Lord delivered me out of all. 12   Yea and all that are resolved to live godly ^note in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution. 13   But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. ^note 14   But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned, and been fully assured of, knowing of whom ^note thou hast learned them, 15   And that from an infant thou hast

known the holy scriptures, ^note which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, thro' faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16   All scripture is inspired of God, ^note and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; 17   That the man of God may be perfect, ^note throughly furnished unto all good works.

1   I charge thee therefore ^note before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the quick and dead at his appearing and his kingdom, Preach the word; 2   be instant ^note in season, out of season; convince, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching. 3   For ^note the time will come, when they will not endure sound doctrine, but will heap to themselves teachers, according to their own desires, having itching ears. 4   And they will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside to fables. 5   But watch ^note thou in all things, endure affliction, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry. 6   For I am now ready to be offered up, and the time of my departure is at hand. ^note 7   I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; 8   Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of ^note righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge will render me in that day, and not to me only, but to all them likewise that have loved his appearing.

9    10   Do thy diligence to come to me ^note shortly. For Demas ^note hath forsaken me, loving the present world, and is gone to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11   Only Luke ^note is with me. Take Mark and bring him with thee, for he is profitable to me for service. 12   Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. 13   When thou comest, bring the cloak ^note which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments. 14   Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil; the Lord will reward him ^note according to his works. 15   Of whom be thou also aware; for he hath greatly withstood our words. 16   At my first defence no man was with me, but all ^note forsook me: may it not be laid to their charge? 17   But the Lord stood by me, and strengthened me, that through me the preaching ^note might be fully known, even that all nations might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. 18   And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, ^note and preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom; to whom be the glory for ever, and ever. 19   Amen. Salute Aquila and Priscilla and the family of Onesiphorus. 20   Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus I have left at Miletus sick. ^note 21   Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren. 22   The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you.

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