7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth. Pr. 14. 6.-Be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. Eph. 4. 14.

8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.

Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the Lord had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents. Ex. 7. 10_12.

Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the Lord hath rejected them. Je. 6. 30.-As they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient. Ro. 1. 28.

9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was.

Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Ex. 7. 12.-The magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not. Ex. 8. 18.-The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians. Ex. 9. 11.

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 1 Co. 2. 2.-Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: and how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Ac. 20. 18_21.

The things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay? But as God is true, our word toward you was not yea and nay. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. 2 Co. 1. 17-19.-To me to live is Christ. Phi. 1. 21.-I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

2 Co. 12. 15.

11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

Acts 13; 14.

We despaired even of life: but we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us. 2 Co. 1.8-10.-Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. Ps. 34. 19.

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Th. 2. 11, 12.

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

When ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. 1 Th. 2. 13.-He that heareth you heareth me. Lu. 10. 16.

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. De. 6. 6, 7.

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Jno. 5. 39.

In whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory; receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. 1 Pe. 1. 8_11.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pe. 1. 21.-Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Ro. 15. 4.

The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Ps. 19. 7-il.

Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Ps. 119. 9, 11.

17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 1 Ti 6. 11.-If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 2 Ti. 2. 21.

CHAPTER IV.

Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. Lu. 14. 27.-The world hath hated them, because

the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;

He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. Ac. 10. 42.-When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: and before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats. Mat. 25. 31, etc.I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. Re. 20. 12, 13.

2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. Col. 1. 28, 29.

It pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: but we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness. 1 Co. 1. 21-23. God... hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. 2 Co. 5. 19, 20.

If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God. 1 Pe. 4.11.-The word of this salvation. Ac. 13. 26.-The word of faith. Ro. 10. 8.-The word of life. Phi. 2. 16.-The engrafted word which is able to save your souls. Ja. 1. 21.-All the words of this life. Ac. 5. 20.

3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying. 1 Ti. 1. 4.-Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. Tit. 1. 14.

5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit your selves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief. He. 13. 17.

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. 1 Ti. 4. 15.

6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

If I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. Phi. 2. 17.

am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better. Phi. 1. 23.-Shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. 2 Pe. 1. 14.

7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life. 1 Ti. 6. 12; 1 Co. 9. 24-27-Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Re. 2. 10.

8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to 513

me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

When the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 1 Pe. 5. 4.-An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Pe. 1. 4.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Ja. 1. 12.

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. 3. 4.-Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Tit. 2. 13.

He will swallow up death in victory. And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. Is. 25. 8, 9.

9 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. 1 Jno. 2. 15, 17.-Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. Lu. 14. 33.-No servant can serve two masters for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Yo cannot serve God and mammon. Lu. 16. 13. Col. 4. 14. Phile. 24. 2 Co. 8. 23.

11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.

All they which are in Asia be turned away from me. 2 Ti. 1. 15.-Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. Col. 4. 14.

Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas,... and Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. Col. 4. 10, 11; 4o. 15. 37.

12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.

That ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose. Eph. 6. 21, 22.

13 The cloke that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments.

We both hunger, and thirst, and are naked. 1 Co. 4. 11.-In cold and nakedness. 2 Co. 11. 27.

14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil the Lord reward him according to his works:

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15 of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

They drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. Ac. 19. 33.-Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. 1 T. 1. 20.

The workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert. Ps. 28. 3, 4.-The sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the Lord shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness. 2 Sa. 3. 39.

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All the disciples forsook him, and fled. Mat. 26. 56.
Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Ac. 7. 60.

17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

When they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. Mat. 10. 19, 20.-The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome. Ac. 23. 11.-He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Co. 12.9.

The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished, 2 Pe. 2. 9.

Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Pe. 5. 8.

18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

19 Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus.

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Paul came to Corinth; and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife

Priscilla; and because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers. Ac. 18. 1-3.-Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. Ro. 16. 3; 2 Ti. 1. 16_18.

20 Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

21 Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.

He sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus. Ac. 19. 22.-Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you. Ro. 16. 23.

For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian. Ac. 21. 29.

22 The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

They shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Mat. 1. 23.-Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Mat. 28. 20.

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PAUL

CHAPTER I.

JL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

Whose I am, and whom I serve. Ac. 27. 23.

So hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. Ac. 13. 47, 48.

Great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 1 Ti. 3. 16. 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. 2 Pe. 1. 3, etc.-According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. Eph. 1. 4.

2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; The promise of life which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Ti. 1. 1.—A lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Pe. 1. 3.

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Nu. 23. 19.Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath. He. 6. 17.

Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, but is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. 2 Ti. 1. 9, 10.-Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Mat. 25. 34. : 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

The preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began. Ro. 16. 25.-Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope. 1 Ti. 1. 1.- We trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. 1 Ti. 4. 10.

4 To Titus, mine own son after the common

faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. Titus, he is my partner and fellow helper concerning you. 2 Co. 8. 23; 1 Ti. 1. 2.

5 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:

They... ordained them elders in every church. Ac. 14. 23.Bishops. Phi. 1. 1.

6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

1 Ti. 3. 2-9, 12.

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre ;

8. But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 Co. 4. 1, 2.-The elders I exhort, Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind. 1 Pe. 5. 1, 2.

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me. 2 Ti. 1. 13.

10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.

Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Ro. 16. 17, 18.

Certain men which came down from Judæa taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. Ac. 15. 1.

12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Ti. 4. 2.-The servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves. 2 Ti. 2. 24, 25.

14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the

truth.

In vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. Mat. 15. 9.

15 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.

16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

There is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. Ro. 14. 14, 20.— Commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. 1 Ti 4.3, 4. He that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Ro. 14. 23.Purifying their hearts by faith. Ac. 15. 9.

2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. Pr. 16. 31.

For love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such a one as Paul the aged. Phile. 9.-The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth. I beseech thee, lady,... that we love one another. 2 Jno. 1, 5.

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. Ja. 5. 8, 10.

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Eph. 5. 22.-Ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives. Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well. 1 Pe. 3. 1, 6.-I will ... that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully. 1 Ti

5. 14.

6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

Flee... youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Ti. 2. 22.

7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Ti. 4. 12.-Neither as being lords over God: heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 1 Pe. 5. 3.

I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles. 2 Co. 11. 3-5.-But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Ga. 1. 8.-For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 2 Co. 2. 17. Not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 2 Co. 4. 2.

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.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Col. 4. 5,6.-Ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies? Ne. 5. 9.-Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. 1 Pe. 2. 12, 15.-Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 1 Pe. 3. 16.

9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Eph. 6. 5-8.-Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 1 Pe. 2. 18.

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. 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. 1 Ti. 6. 1, 2.

10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fide