1
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.
2
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.
3
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;
4
He
is
proud,
knowing
nothing,
but
doting
about
questions
and
strifes
of
words,
whereof
cometh
envy,
strife,
railings,
evil
surmisings,
5
Perverse
disputings
of
men
of
corrupt
minds,
and
destitute
of
the
truth,
supposing
that
gain
is
godliness:
from
such
withdraw
thyself.
6
But
godliness
with
contentment
is
great
gain.
7
For
we
brought
nothing
into
[this]
world,
[and
it
is]
certain
we
can
carry
nothing
out.
8
And
having
food
and
raiment
let
us
be
therewith
content.
9
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.
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,
unrebukeable,
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.
first
to
Timothy
was
written
from
Laodicea,
which
is
the
chiefest
city
of
Phrygia
Pacatiana.]