If the duty of servants, &c. CHAP. L Duty of rejecting heretics 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober- 4 But after that the kindness and love of God minded. our Saviour toward man appeared, 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 8 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. 9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I that they may adorn the doctrine of God our will that thou affirm constantly, that they which Saviour in all things. have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. CHAP. III. What Titus is to teach. PUT them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nico polis: for I have determined there to winter. 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. 15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. ¶ It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia. The Epistle of PAUL to PHILEMON. Paul intercedeth for Onesimus. 14 But without thy mind would I do nothing: cessity, but willingly. PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timo- that thy benefit should not be as it were of ne thy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow-labourer, 2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house: 3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, 5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; 6 That the communication of thy faith may be come effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. 7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. 15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; 16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord ? 17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. 18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account; 19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. 20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more 8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being than I say. such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I prisoner of Jesus Christ. trust that through your prayers I shall be given 10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom unto you. I have begotten in my bonds : 23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-pri soner in Christ Jesus; 24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fel 11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, 13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: 25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. ¶ Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesi mus a servant. Christ far above angels. GOD, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2′Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all Christ's person and office. HEBREWS. His self-humiliation. things by the word of his power, when he had 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right again, Behold, I, and the children which God hand of the Majesty on high; hath given me. 4 Being made so much better than the angels, 14 Forasmuch then as the children are paras he hath by inheritance obtained a more ex-takers of flesh and blood, he also himself likecellent name than they. wise took part of the same; that through death 5 For unto which of the angels said he at any he might destroy him that had the power of time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begot-death, that is, the devil; ten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, 15 And deliver them, who, through fear cf and he shall be to me a Son? death, were all their life-time subject to bond 6 And again, when he bringeth in the first-be-age. gotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. 7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. be made like unto his brethren; that he might 8 But unto the Son, he saith, Thy throne, O be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of right- pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for eousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom; the sins of the people. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated 18 For in that he himself hath suffered, being iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath tempted, he is able to succour them that are anointed thee with the oil of gladness above tempted. thy fellows. 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thy hands. 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest: and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the fame, and thy years shall not fail. 13 Rut to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? CHAP. II. Obedience due to Christ. WHE CHAP. III. Christ is more worthy than Moses. THEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house, hath more honour than the house. 4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after: 6 But Christ as a Son over his own house: THEREFORE we ought to give the more whose house are we, if we hold fast the confi earnest heed to the things which we have dence, and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. the end. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stead- 7 Wherefore, as the Holy Ghost saith, To-day fast, and every transgression and disobedience if ye will hear his voice, received a just recompense of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come whereof we speak. 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? 8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do always err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. 11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest. 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To-day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;, 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands; 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection 15 While it is said, To-day if ye will hear his under him, he left nothing that is not put under voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provohim. But now we see not yet all things put cation. under him: 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little bower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For both he that sanctifieth, and they who are sanctified, are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit, not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcasses fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. The power of God's word. CHAP. V, VI, VII. His promises most sure. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and as unto them: but the word preached did not hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing profit them, not being mixed with faith in them 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teach that heard it. ers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works. 5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.) 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. 13 For every one that useth milk, is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. CHAP. VI. The danger of apostacy. doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfecTHEREFORE leaving the principles of the tion; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit. 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an 12 For the word of God is quick, and power-open shame. ful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, 7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessdiscerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ing from God: 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. 8 But that which beareth thorus and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things 14 Seeing then that we have a great High of you, and things that accompany salvation, Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus though we thus speak. the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities: but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. 16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron : 17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to 5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability a high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: art my Son, to-day have I begotten thee. 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge tɔ lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the vail; 6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. 7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; 8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made a high priest for ever after the 9 And being made perfect, he became the au-order of Melchisedec. thor of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; CHAP. VII. 10 Called of God a high priest after the order FOR this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of Melchisedec. of the most high God, who met Abraham Christ's priesthood more excellent HEBREWS. than that of Aaron. returning from the slaughter of the kings, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when blessed him; he offered up himself. 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of 28 For the law maketh men high priests which all; first being by interpretation King of right- have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which cousness, and after that also King of Salem, was since the law, maketh the Son, who is conwhich is, King of peace; secrated for evermore. 3 Without father, without mother, without deFcent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. CHAP. VIII. Aaron's priesthood lost in Christ NOW of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a high priest, 4 Now consider how great this man was, unto who is set on the right hand of the throne of whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the the Majesty in the heavens; tenth of the spoils. 2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true ta5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, bernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. who receive the office of the priesthood, have a 3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts commandment to take tithes of the people ac- and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that cording to the law, that is, of their brethren, this man have somewhat also to offer. though they come out of the loins of Abraham: 4 For if he were on earth, he should not be a 6 But he whose descent is not counted from priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed according to the law: him that had the promises. 7 And without ed of the better. 5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of contradiction the less is bless-heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: 8 And here men that die receive tithes; but for, See (saith he) that thou make all things acthere he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed cording to the pattern shewed tothee in the mount. that he liveth. 6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent 9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth ministry, by how much also he is the mediator tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. of a better covenant, which was established upon 10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, better promises. when Melchisedec met him. 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make and not be called after the order of Aaron? a new covenant with the house of Israel and 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is with the house of Judah: made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar, 14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood. 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers, in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and regarded them not, saith the Lord. I 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel, after those days, saith 15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth ano-and write them in their hearts: and I will be to ther priest, 16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. 17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. them a God, and they shall be to me a people : 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteous18 For there is verily a disannulling of the com-ness, and their sins and their iniquities will I mandment going before, for the weakness and remember no more. unprofitableness thereof. 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath 19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the made the first old. Now that which decayeth bringing in of a better hope did; by the which and waxeth old, is ready to vanish away. we draw nigh unto God. CHAP. IX. 20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: 21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath, by him that said unto him, The Lord sware, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec :) 22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. 23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: 24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hith an unchangeable priesthood. 25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the - uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. 26 For such a high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and nade higher than the heavens; Blood of Christ above all sacrifice. THEN verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shew-bread; which is called the Sanctuary. 3 And after the second vail, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; 4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercy-seat; of which we cannot now speak particularly. 6 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle accomplishing the service of God: 27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, 7 But into the second went the high priest alone to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and once every year, not without blood, which he Rites and sacrifices of the law, CHAP X. sins. inferir to the sacrifice of Christ. offered for himself, and for the errors of the 2 For then would they not have ceased to be people: offered? because that the worshippers once 8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way purged should have had no more conscience of into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, again made of sins every year. in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. 11 But Christ being come a high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. 13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth. 18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. 4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me) to do thy will, O God. 8 Above, when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt-offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law; 9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins, for ever sat down on the right hand of God; 13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. 14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. 15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those anys, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept 20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. 21 Moreover, he sprinkled likewise with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: 25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others; 26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 17 And their sins and taiquities will I remember no more. 18 Now, where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the vail, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having a high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised: 24 And let us consider one another, to provoke unto love, and to good works 25 Not forsaking the assembing of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there rcmaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the ad 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins CHAP. X. Christ's perfect sacrifice. 28 He that despised Moses' law, died without FOR the law having a shadow of good things shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden to come, and not the very image of the things, under foot the Son of God, and hath counted can never with those sacrifices which they offer- the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was ed year by year continually, make the comers sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath donc de thereunto perfect. Ispite unto the Spirit of grace? |