Part 4

54:005:016 If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

54:005:017 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

54:005:018 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

54:005:019 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

54:005:020 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

54:005:021 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

54:005:022 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

54:005:023 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

54:005:024 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.

54:005:025 Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

54:006:001 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.

54:006:002 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.

54:006:003 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;

54:006:004 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

54:006:005 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

54:006:006 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

54:006:007 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

54:006:008 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

54:006:009 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.

54:006:010 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.

54:006:011 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

54:006:012 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.

54:006:013 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;

54:006:014 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

54:006:015 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

54:006:016 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.

54:006:017 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;

54:006:018 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;