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.
02 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.
03 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;
04 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about
questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh
envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
05 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds,
and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain
is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
06 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
07 For we brought nothing into this world, and it
is certain we can carry nothing out.
08 And having food and raiment let us be
therewith content.
09 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.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil:
which while some coveted after, they have erred
from the faith, and pierced themselves through
with many sorrows.
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and
follow after righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, patience, meekness.
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12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on
eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and
hast professed a good profession before many
witnesses.
13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who
quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus,
who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good
confession;
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot,
unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord
Jesus Christ:
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the
blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings,
and Lord of lords;
16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the
light which no man can approach unto; whom no man
hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and
power everlasting. Amen.
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that
they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain
riches, but in the living God, who giveth us
richly all things to enjoy;
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good
works, ready to distribute, willing to
communicate;
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good
foundation against the time to come, that they
may lay hold on eternal life.
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy
trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and
oppositions of science falsely so called:
21 Which some professing have erred concerning
the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
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