Believers blessed with Abraham, GALATIANS. and are the sons of Abraham. 17 And this I say, That the covenant that was ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which have given thein to me. was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot 16 Am I therefore become your enemy because disannul, that it should make the promise of I tell you the truth? none effect. 17 They zealously affect you, but not well; yea, 18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no they would exclude you, that ye might affect more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham them. by promise. 18 But it is good to be zealously affected always 19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was in a good thing, and not only when I am preadded because of transgressions, till the seed sent with you." should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 20 Now, a mediator is not a mediator of one; but God is one. 19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again, until Christ be formed in you, 20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you. 21 Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, 21 Is the law then against the promises of God? do ye not hear the law? God forbid for if there had been a law given 22 For it is written, that Abraham had two which could have given life, verily righteous-sons; the one by a bond-maid, the other by a ness should have been by the law. free-woman. 22 But the scripture hath concluded all under 23 But he who was of the bond-woman, was sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ born after the flesh; but he of the free-woman might be given to them that believe. was by promise. 23 But before faith came, we were kept under 24 Which things are an allegory: for these are the law, shut up unto the faith which should the two covenants; the one from the mount afterwards be revealed. Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar. 24 Wherefore the law was our school-master to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. 25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a school-master. 26 for ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized Juto Christ, have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. CHAP. IV. Christ freeth us from the law. NOW I say That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. 3 Even so we, when,we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: 4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 25 For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. 26 But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all. 27 For it is written, Rejoice, thou barren that 29 But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. 30 Nevertheless, what saith the scripture ? Cast out the bond-woman and her son: for the son of the bond-woman shall not be heir with the son of the free-woman. 31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bond-woman, but of the free. CHAP. V. STA Of the liberty of the gospel. FAND fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behoid, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent 3 For I testify again to every man that is cirforth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, cry-cumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole ing, Abba, Father. law. 7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whoson; and if a son, then an heir of God through soever of you are justified by the law; ye are Christ. fallen from grace. 8 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 9 But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? 10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. 111 am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed up on you labour in vain. I 5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith." 6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. 9 A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. 10 I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be. 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the flesh 1 preached the gospel unto you at the first. 11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumci 14 And my temptation which was in my flesh sion, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me the offence of the cross ceased. as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus. 12 I would they were even cut off which trou 15 Where is then the blessedness ye spake of ? ble you. for I bear you record that if it had been possible, 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto Works of the flesh, and fruits of the Spirit. CHAP. VI. self. Paul glorieth in the cross of Christ 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and thy-then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would." 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. 6 Let him that is taught in the word, communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things, 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption: but he that soweth to the 18 But if ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 9 And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. 10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. 11 Ye see how large a letter I have written 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, unto you with mine own hand. and such like: of the which I tell you before, 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in as I have also told you in time past, that they the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; which do such things shall not inherit the king-only lest they should suffer persecution for the dom of God. cross of Christ. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh. 14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumeision, but a 26 Let us not be desirous of vain-glory, provo-new creature. king one another, envying one another. CHAP. VI. To deal mildly with offenders. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Is. rael of God. RETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: B fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a for I bear hu my body the marks of the Lord one in the spirit of meekness; considering thy-Jesus. self, lest thou also be tempted. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. ¶ Unto the Galatians, written from Rome. The Epistle of PAUL the Apostle, to the EPHESIANS. CHAP. I. Of election and adoption. 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ. PAUL. an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also, after that ye believed, ye were 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance un3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord til the redemption of the purchased possession, Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spirit-unto the praise of his glory. ual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith 4 According as he hath chosen us in him, be-in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, fore the foundation of the world, that we should 16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making be holy and without blame before him in love: mention of you in my prayers; 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of 17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit the good pleasure of his will, of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of 6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, where-him: in he hath made us accepted in the Beloved : 18 The eyes of your understanding being en7 In whom we have redemption through his lightened; that ye may know what is the hope blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the of his calling, and what the riches of the glory riches of his grace; of his inheritance in the saints, 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of working of his mighty power, his will, according to his good pleasure, which 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised he hath purposed in himself: him from the dead, and set him at his own right 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of hand in the heavenly places, times he might gather together in one all things 21 Far above all principality, and power, and in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which might, and dominion, and every name that is are on earth; even in him: named, not only in this world, but also in that 11 In whom also we have obtained an inheri-which is to come: tance, being predestinated according to the pur- 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and pose of him who worketh all things after the gave him to be the head over all things to the counsel of his own will: church, Of man's salvation EPHESIANS. The matchless love of Christ 23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that of the same body, and partakers of his promise filteth all in all. in Christ by the Gospel: CHAP. II. All are created for good works. 7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by AND you hath he quickened, who were dead the effectual working of his power. in trespasses and sins; 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to saints, is this grace given, that I should preach the course of this world, according to the prince ainong the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of of the power of the air, the spirit that now Christ; worketh in the children of disobedience: 9 And to make all men see what is the fellow3 Among who also we all had our conversa-ship of the mystery, which from the beginning tion in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfil- of the world hath been hid in God, who created ling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; all things by Jesus Christ: and were by nature the children of wrath, even 10 To the intent that now unto the principalias others. ties and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church. the manifold wisdom of God, 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ; (by grace ye are saved;} 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places, in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us, through Christ Jesus. 11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. 13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, * 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man ; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith: that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 8 For by grace are ye saved, through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, 19 And to know the love of Christ, which being aliens from the commonwealth of Isract, passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with and strangers from the covenants of promise (all the fulness of God. having no hope, and without God in the world: 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding 13 But now, in Christ Jesus, ye, who sometime abundantly above all that we ask or think, acwere far off, are made nigh by the blood of Christ. cording to the power that worketh in us, 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ one, and hath broken down the middle wall of Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. partition between us; Amen. 15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances: for to make in himself of twain one new man, so naking peace; 16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby : 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. 18 For through him we both have an access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone; 7 But unto every one of us is given grace ac cording to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up 21 In whom all the building fitly framed to-on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts gether, groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are builded together, for a 9 Now that he ascended, what is it but that he habitation of God through the Spirit. also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? CHAP. III. 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote afore in few words; 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ, junto men. 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 5 Which in other ages was not made known 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature 6 That the Gentiles should be fellow-heirs, and of the fulness of Christ: Paul exhorteth to holiness of life. CHAP. V, VI. Duty of husbands and wives. 14 That we henceforth be no more children, 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every and righteousness, and truth ;) wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive: 15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 10 Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 12 For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. 13 But all things that are reproved, are made 16 From whom the whole body fitly joined to-manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make gether and compacted by that which every joint manifest is light. supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. 17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake, thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15 See then that ye 'walk, circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is ex19 Who, being past feeling, have given them-cess; but be filled with the Spirit; selves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father, in the name of our Lord 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former con-Jesus Christ; versation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every he is the Saviour of the body. man truth with his neighbour: for we are mem-24 Therefore as the church is subject unto bers one of another. Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go in every thing. down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil. 28 Let him that stole, steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 30 And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil-speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives, as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his 32 And be ye kind one to another, tender-heart-flesh, and of his bones. cd, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father sake hath forgiven you. and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. CHAP. V. Exhortation against divers sins. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak con Bye therefore followers of God as dear chil- cerning Christ and the church. dren; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or co vetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 33 Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself: and the wife see that she reverence her husband. CHAP. VI. Several duties recommended. CHILDREN, obey your parents in the Lord 1 for this is right. 2 Ilonour thy father and mother, (which is the first commandment with promise,) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor 4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom admonition of the Lord. of Christ and of God. 5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: masters according to the flesh, with fear and for because of these things cometh the wrath trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto of God upon the children of disobedience. Christ; 7 Be not ye therefore partakers with them. 6 Not with eye-service, as men-pleasers; but 8 For ye were sometime darkness, but now are as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light;|from the heart; The Christian's panoply. PHILIPPIANS. Tychicus is commended. 7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, with ye shall be able to quench all the fiery and not to men: darts of the wicked. 8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the man doeth, the same shall he receive of the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Lord, whether he be bond or free. 9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make knɔwn to you all things: 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the that he might comfort your hearts. evil day, and having done all, to stand. 23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus with truth, and having on the breast-plate of Christ. righteousness; 24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, where-l The Epistle of PAUL, the CHAP. I. Paul's prayer to God for them. ¶ Written from Rome unto the Ephesians, Apostle, to the PHILIPPIANS. PAUL and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, 5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; 20 According to my earnest expectation, and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also, Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: 24 Nevertheless, to abide in the flesh is more 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he 25 And having this confidence, I know that I 7 Even as it is meet for me to think this of you shall abide and continue with you all for your all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch furtherance and joy of faith; as both in my bonds, and in the defence and 26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again. of my grace. 27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh 8 For God is my record, how greatly I long the gospel of Christ: that whether I coine and after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one yet more and more in knowledge and in all mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; judgment; 28 And in nothing terrified by your adversa 10 That ye may approve things that are excel-ries: which is to them an evident token of perlent; that ye may be sincere and without offence dition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. till the day of Christ: 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. 12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; 13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will. 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. 18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice, 19 For I know that this shall turn to my sal 30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. I CHAP. II. Exhortation to unity and humility. F there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteemn other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but 6 Who, being in the form of God thought it |