from the young widows: for when they have become lustful against Christ, they will be free.

And have their judgment, that they have broken the first faith.

Besides this, they are idle, and go about learning in the houses: not only are they idle, but they are also talkative, and forward, and speak that which ought not to be.

Now therefore will I that the young widows may be free, and bring forth children, and keep house, and give no cause of reproach to the adversary.

For some are already turned back after Satan.

And if a creditor have widows, let him provide for them, and let not the church be troubled; that they which are right widows may have enough.

The elders that preside well shall be counted worthy of double honour, especially they that labour in the word and in doctrine.

For the scripture saith: Thou shalt not bind up the mouth of the ox that thresheth, and: A labourer is worthy of his hire.

Against an elder take no complaint, save two or three witnesses.

Let them that sin be punished above all, that they also may fear.

I testify before God, and before the Lord Jehovah Christ, and before the elect angels, that thou keepest these things without discretion, and doest nothing according to pleasure.

Lay not thine hands soon on any man; neither be thou partaker of the sins of others. Keep thyself chaste.

Drink no more water, but need a little wine for thy stomach’s sake, and that thou art often sick.

Some men’s sins are manifest, that they may be judged before: but some are manifest afterward.

The same also of some good works are first made manifest; neither are the rest hid.
(1 Timothy)
Chapter 6
Of servants, seducers and rich people. Of the struggle of faith.

The servants that are under the yoke shall hold their masters in all honour, lest the name of God and the doctrine be blasphemed.

But they that have believing masters ought not to despise them, pretending that they are brethren, but rather to serve them, because they are believers, and beloved, and partakers of the good. Teach and exhort these things.

If any man teach otherwise, and abide not in the saving words of our Lord JESUS Christ, and in the doctrine of godliness,

He is darkened and knows nothing, but is addicted to questions and wars of words, from which springs envy, strife, blasphemy, evil suspicion,

The scholastic quarrels of such men, who are senseless and deprived of the truth, who think that godliness is a trade. Get thee from such!

But there is great profit to him that is godly, and is content.

For we have brought nothing into the world; therefore it is evident that we shall bring nothing out.

But if we have food and raiment, let us be content.

For they that desire to be rich fall into temptation and snares, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which sink men into destruction and perdition.

For covetousness is the root of all evil, which some have lusted after, and have erred from the faith, and cause themselves much pain,

But thou, O man of God, flee these things. But pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Fight the good fight of faith; lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou also art called, and hast confessed a good confession before many witnesses.

I command thee in the sight of GOD, who quickeneth all things, and in the sight of Christ JEsu, who testified a good confession under Pontius Pilate,

That thou keep the commandment without spot, blameless, until the appearing of our Lord JEsu Christ,

Which the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, shall shew in his days,

He only hath immortality; he that dwelleth in a light where no man can come; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to him be glory and everlasting kingdom. Amen.

Command the rich of this world that they be not proud, neither hope in riches uncertain, but in the living God, who giveth us abundantly to enjoy all things, 18. That they may do good, abound in good works, give gladly, be helpful, 19. To lay up for themselves treasures, a good foundation for the things to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

O Timothy, keep that which is committed unto thee, and shun unspiritual idle talk, and the strife of false praise,

Which some pretend and lack faith. Grace be unto thee! Amen.
Written by Laodicea, which is a capital of the country Phrygia Pacatiana.
Text of the unrevised Luther Bible 1545:
DeepL English Translation
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The second letter of Paul to Timothy (2 Timothy) ^
Chapter 1
Exhortation to persevere in pure doctrine when persecuted.

Paul, an apostle of JEsu Christ by the will of GOD according to the promise of life in Christ JEsu:

grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ our Lord to my dear son Timothy.

I thank GOD, whom I serve from my forefathers in a clear conscience, that I remember thee without ceasing in my prayer day and night.

And I long to see thee, when I remember thy tears, that I may be filled with joy.

And remember the undimmed faith in thee, which dwelt before in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, but am sure that in thee also.

For which cause I remind thee, that thou stirest up the gift of God which is in thee by the laying on of my hands.

for God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of discipline.

Therefore be not ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, who am his bondman; but suffer thyself with the gospel, as I do, according to the power of God, 9. Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

But now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour JEsu Christ, who hath taken away the power of death, and hath brought life and an incorruptible nature to light through the gospel,

To whom I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.

For what cause I suffer these things, but I am not ashamed: for I know in whom I believe, and am sure that he is able to keep my salvation unto that day.

Hold fast the example of the wholesome words which thou hast heard of me, concerning faith and love in Christ JEsu.

This good supplement keep through the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia are turned away from me, among whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

The LORD have mercy on the house of Onesiphorus: for he hath often refreshed me, and hath not been ashamed of my chains,

But when he was at Rome, he sought me most diligently, and found me.

The LORD grant that he may find mercy in the LORD in that day. And how much he hath ministered unto me in Ephesus, thou knowest best.
(2 Timothy)
Chapter 2
Faithful ministering of Timothy. Comfort in suffering. Avoidance of some vices.

Be strong therefore, my son, through grace in Christ JESUS.

And the things which thou hast heard of me by many witnesses, command faithful men, which are able, to teach others also.

suffer thyself to be a good soldier of JESUS CHRIST!

No man of war fighteth himself in the merchandise of food, that he may please him that hath accepted him.

And though a man fight, yet shall he not be crowned, if he fight aright.

But the husbandman that tilleth the field shall first enjoy the fruits thereof. Mark what I say!

But the LORD shall give thee understanding in all things.

Keep in remembrance Jesus Christ, who is risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel,

Over which I suffer unto the bonds as an evildoer. But God’s word is not bound.

Therefore I suffer all things for the elect’s sake, that they also may obtain blessedness in Christ JEsu with everlasting glory.

This is ever certainly true: if we die with them, we shall live with them; 12. If we forbear, we shall reign with him; if we deny, he also will deny us.

If we believe not, he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.

Remind them of this, and testify before the LORD that they do not quarrel about words, which is of no profit but to turn away them that hear.

Make every effort to present to God a righteous, blameless worker, who rightly divides the word of truth.

Forsake unspiritual and idle babblings: for they do much to an ungodly nature.

And their word devoureth as the canker, among which are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18. Which have erred from the truth, saying that the resurrection is past, and have perverted the faith of some.

But the firm foundation of God standeth, and hath this seal: The LORD knoweth them that are his, and: Let him depart from unrighteousness that calleth the name of Christ.

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also vessels of wood and earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

If any man therefore purge himself from such men, he shall be a holy vessel unto honour, fit for the master of the house, and prepared for all good works.

Flee the lusts of youth. But pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with the aged, who call upon the Lord with a pure heart.

But abstain from foolish and vain questions: for thou knowest that they bring forth strife.

But one of the LORD shall not be quarrelsome, but shall be kind to all, instructive, able to bear the