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Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?
Do you not remember that I told you these things while I was still with you?
And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.
And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
For whoremongers, for them that
defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for
perjured persons, and if there be any other
thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for
anyone else who is
averse to sound teaching
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers,
sober, faithful in all
things.
In the same way, the women must be
dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all
things.
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
If thou put the brethren in
remembrance of these
things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ,
nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine,
whereunto thou hast attained.
By pointing out these
things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus,
nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
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.
For physical exercise is of limited value, but
godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
These things command and teach.
Command and teach these things.
Meditate upon these
things; give
thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Be
diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
Take
heed unto
thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save
thyself, and them that hear thee.
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching.
Persevere in these
things, for by so doing you will save both
yourself and those who hear you.
And these
things give in charge, that they may be
blameless.
Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.
And
withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and
busybodies, speaking
things which they ought not.
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and
busybodies,
discussing things they should not mention.
I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the
elect angels, that thou observe these
things without
preferring one before another, doing nothing by
partiality.
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the
elect angels to maintain these principles without
bias, and to do nothing out of
partiality.
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.
Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and
encourage these principles.
But you, O man of God,
flee from these
things and pursue righteousness,
godliness, faith, love,
perseverance, and gentleness.
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;
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all
things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius
Pilate:
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;
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be
conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all
things for us to enjoy.
For the which cause I also suffer these
things: nevertheless I am not
ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not
ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am
convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
Guard the
treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
May the Lord grant
Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.
And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
And the
things that you have heard me say among many witnesses,
entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Therefore I
endure all
things for the
elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
For this reason I
endure all
things for the sake of the
elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
Of these
things put them in
remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they
strive not about words to no profit, but to the
subverting of the hearers.
Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
But continue thou in the
things which thou hast learned and hast been
assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
But watch thou in all
things,
endure afflictions, do the work of an
evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
For this cause left I thee in
Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the
things that are wanting, and
ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
The reason I left you in
Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and
appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
Whose mouths must be stopped, who
subvert whole houses, teaching
things which they ought not, for
filthy lucre’s sake.
who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.
Unto the pure all
things are pure: but unto them that are
defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is
defiled.
To the pure, all
things are pure; but to the
defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are
defiled.
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh
holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good
things;
Older women, likewise, are to be
reverent in their
behavior, not slanderers or
addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.
In everything, show
yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show
integrity, dignity,
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.
and
wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that
anyone who opposes us will be
ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Exhort servants to be
obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all
things; not answering again;
Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not
argumentative,
not
stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will
adorn the teaching about God our
Savior.
This is a faithful saying, and these
things I will that thou
affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These
things are good and profitable unto men.
This saying is
trustworthy. And I want you to
emphasize these
things, so that those who have believed God will take care to
devote themselves to good deeds. These
things are excellent and profitable for the people.
But avoid
foolish questions, and
genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
That the communication of thy faith may become
effectual by the acknowledging of every good
thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
I pray that your
partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good
thing that is ours in Christ.
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;
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all
things by the word of his power, when he had by himself
purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
The Son is the
radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all
things by His powerful word. After He had provided
purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest
heed to the
things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.
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.
In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
Wherefore in all
things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a
merciful and faithful high priest in
things pertaining to God, to make
reconciliation for the sins of the people.
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a
merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make
atonement for the sins of the people.
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
And Moses
verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those
things which were to be spoken after;
Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house,
testifying to what would be spoken later.
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.
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better
things of you, and
things that
accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are
convinced of better
things in your case—
things that
accompany salvation.
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 to lay hold upon the hope set before us:
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar.
He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly
things, as Moses was
admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all
things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was
warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”
And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
Above the ark were the
cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot
discuss these
things in detail now.
Now when these
things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle,
accomplishing the service of God.
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.
But Christ being come an 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;
But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.
And almost all
things are by the law
purged with blood; and without
shedding of blood is no remission.
According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be
purified with blood, and without the
shedding of blood there is no
forgiveness.
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.
So it was necessary for the copies of the heavenly
things to be
purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly
things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
For the law having a shadow of good
things to come, and not the very image of the
things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers
thereunto perfect.
For the law is only a shadow of the good
things to come, not the
realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath
trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant,
wherewith he was
sanctified, an unholy
thing, and hath done
despite unto the Spirit of grace?
How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has
trampled on the Son of God,
profaned the blood of the covenant that
sanctified him, and
insulted the Spirit of grace?
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
By faith
Noah, being
warned of God of
things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
By faith
Noah, when
warned about
things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them
afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and
confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
All these people died in faith, without having received the
things they were promised. However, they saw them and
welcomed them from
afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.
Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own.
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and
Esau concerning
things to come.
By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and
Esau concerning the future.
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
God had
planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.
And to Jesus the
mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of
sprinkling, that speaketh better
things than that of
Abel.
to Jesus the
mediator of a new covenant, and to the
sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of
Abel.
And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those
things that are
shaken, as of
things that are made, that those
things which cannot be
shaken may remain.
The words “Once more”
signify the removal of what can be
shaken—that is, created
things—so that the
unshakable may remain.
Let your conversation be without
covetousness; and be content with such
things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor
forsake thee.
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I
forsake you.”
Be not carried about with
divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good
thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all
things willing to live
honestly.
Pray for us; we are
convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live
honorably in every way.
Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
equip you with every good
thing to do His will. And may He
accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory
forever and ever.
Amen.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those
things which are needful to the body; what
doth it profit?
If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
For in many
things we
offend all. If any man
offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to
bridle the whole body.
We all
stumble in many ways. If
anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!
In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great
things. Consider how small a
spark sets a great forest
ablaze.
For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of
things in the sea, is
tamed, and hath been
tamed of mankind:
All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and creatures of the sea are being
tamed and have been
tamed by man,
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and
cursing. My brethren, these
things ought not so to be.
Out of the same mouth come blessing and
cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Anyone, then, who knows the right
thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
But above all
things, my brethren,
swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your
yea be
yea; and your
nay,
nay; lest ye fall into
condemnation.
Above all, my brothers, do not
swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “
Yes” be
yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they
foretold the
things now
announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these
things.
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible
things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
But the end of all
things is at hand: be ye therefore
sober, and watch unto prayer.
The end of all
things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and
sober, so that you can pray.
And above all
things have
fervent charity among
yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all
things may be
glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever.
Amen.
If
anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If
anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all
things God may be
glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power
forever and ever.
Amen.
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the
fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange
thing happened unto you:
Beloved, do not be surprised at the
fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
According as his divine power hath given unto us all
things that
pertain unto life and
godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and
godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But he that lacketh these
things is blind, and cannot see
afar off, and hath forgotten that he was
purged from his old sins.
But
whoever lacks these traits is
nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been
cleansed from his past sins.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give
diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these
things, ye shall never fall:
Therefore, brothers,
strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these
things you will never
stumble,
Wherefore I will not be
negligent to put you always in
remembrance of these
things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my
decease to have these
things always in
remembrance.
And I will make every effort to
ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these
things at all times.
But these, as natural
brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the
things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
These men are like
irrational animals, creatures of
instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They
blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.