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The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy
Setting forth a perfect pattern of a true Pastor, whose office especially consisteth in teaching, 4 he warneth him that vain questions set apart, he teach those things, 5 which further charity and faith: 12 and that his authority be not condemned, 14 he showeth what an one he is made through the grace of God. Paul an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior, and of our Lord Jesus Christ our hope,
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They would be doctors of the Law, and yet understand not what they speak, neither whereof they affirm.
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Knowing this, that the Law is not given unto a righteous man, but unto the lawless and disobedient, to the ungodly, and to sinners, to the unholy, and to the profane, to murderers of fathers and mothers, to manslayers,
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Notwithstanding for this cause was I received to mercy, that Jesus Christ should first show on me all long suffering unto the ensample of them, which shall in time to come believe in him unto eternal life.
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Of whom is Hymenaeus, and Alexander, whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they might learn not to blaspheme.
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Whereunto I am ordained a preacher and an Apostle (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not) even a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
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Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefastness and modesty, not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly apparel,
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I permit not a woman to teach, neither to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
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And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived, and was in the transgression.
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Notwithstanding, through bearing of children she shall be saved, if they continue in faith, and love, and holiness with modesty.
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Not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre, but gentle, no fighter, not covetous.
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He may not be a young scholar, lest he being puffed up fall into the condemnation of the devil.
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Likewise must Deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given unto much wine, neither to filthy lucre,
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Likewise their wives must be honest, not evil speakers, but sober, and faithful in all things.
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For every creature of God is good, and nothing ought to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving.
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Despise not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the company of the Eldership.
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1 Having set down a manner how to rebuke all degrees. 5 He entreateth of widows, who then were chosen for the service of the Church: 17 Then he cometh to Elders, 23 and speaketh somewhat touching the health of the body. Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father, and the younger men as brethren,
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If there be any that provideth not for his own, and namely for them of his household, he denieth the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
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Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, that hath been the wife of one husband.
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And likewise also being idle they learn to go about from house to house: yea they are not only idle, but also prattlers and busybodies, speaking things which are not comely.
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If any faithful man or faithful woman have widows, let them minister unto them, and let not the Church be charged, that there may be sufficient for them that are widows indeed.
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For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The laborer is worthy of his wages.
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¶ I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect Angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one to another, and do nothing partially.
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1 He showeth the duty of servants: 10 and what a mischievous evil coveteousness is: 13 and having spoken somewhat of rich men, he once again forbiddeth Timothy, 20 to cumber himself with vain babblings. Let as many servants as are under the yoke, count their masters worthy of all honor, that the Name of God, and his doctrine be not evil spoken of.
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And they which have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren, but rather do service, because they are faithful, and beloved, and partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
