Study Desk

But, we, being of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and, for helmet, the hope of salvation.

Who died for us, in order that, whether we be watching or sleeping, together with him, we should live.

See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:

In everything, give thanks, - for, this, is a thing willed of God, in Christ Jesus, towards you:

Brethren! be praying for us also.

Unto which end, we are also praying continually for you, that our God may count, you, worthy of your calling, and fulfil every good-pleasure of goodness and work of faith, with power, -

For, the secret, of lawlessness, already, is inwardly working itself, - only, until, he that restraineth at present, shall be gone, out of the midst:

And, for this cause, God sendeth them an inworking of error, to the end they should believe in the falsehood, -

But, we, are bound to give thanks unto God continually concerning you, brethren beloved by the Lord, for that God chose you, from the beginning, unto salvation, in sanctification of spirit and belief of truth, -

For the rest, brethren, be praying for us, - that, the word of the Lord, may be running, and gaining glory, according as it did even with you;

And that we may be rescued from the presuming and wicked men; for, not all, hold the faith.

For, ye yourselves, know, how needful it is to be imitating us, in that we were not disorderly among you,

For, even when we were with you, this, were we giving in charge unto you, - that, if any will not work, neither let him eat!

Nevertheless, on this account, was mercy shewn me, - that, in me, the chief, Christ Jesus might shew forth his entire longsuffering, for an ensample of them about to believe on him unto life age-abiding.

For there is, one, God, one, mediator also, between God and men, - a man - Christ Jesus:

For, Adam, first was formed, then Eve,

If anyone, for oversight, is eager, a noble work, doth he covet: -

It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching,

For, they who have ministered well, a good degree for themselves, are acquiring, and great freedom of speech in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

For it is hallowed by the word of God and intercession,