The Epistle of PAUL, the Apostle, to the HEBREWS CHAPTER I.

[ 1 The essential dignity of the Son, by whom God hath revealed himself in 
these last days: 4 his pre-eminence above the angels in office.]


GOD, who at sundry times and in divers manners 
spake in time past unto the fathers by the 
prophets, 
2 Hath in these last days spoke unto us by his 
Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, 
by whom also he made the worlds;
3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the 
express image of his person, and upholding all 
things by the word of his power, when he had by 
himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand 
of the Majesty on high;
4 Being made so much better than the angels, as 
he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent 
name than they. 
5 For unto which of the angels said he at any 
time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten
thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and 
he shall be to me a Son? 
6 And again, when he bringeth in the first-
begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the 
angels of God worship him. 
7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his 
angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. 
8 But unto the Son, he saith, Thy throne, O God, 
is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness, and hated
iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed
thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 
10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid
the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are 
the works of thine hands.
11 They shall perish; but thou remainest: and 
they all shall wax old as doth a garment;
12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up,
and they shall be changed: but thou are the same, 
and thy years shall not fail. 
13 But to which of the angels said he at any time,
Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies 
thy footstool?
14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth 
to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? 

THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO PHILEMON

[1 Paul's joy in hearing of the faith and love of Philemon. 10 Onesimus entreated for.]


PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy
our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, 
and fellow-labourer, 
2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus
our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house:
3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God, making mention of thee 
always in my prayers. 
5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou 
hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6 That the communication of thy faith may 
become effectual by the acknowledging of every 
good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. 
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy 
love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed
by thee, brother. 
8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in 
Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, 
9 Yet for love's sake I rather besseech thee, 
being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also
a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom 
I have begotten in my bonds:
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, 
but now profitable to thee and to me:
12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore
receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
13 Whom I would have retained with me, that 
in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in 
the bonds of the gospel:
14 But without thy mind would I do nothing
that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, 
but willingly. 
15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a 
season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a 
brother beloved, especially to me, but how much 
more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? 
17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive 
him as myself. 
18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee 
aught, put that on mine account;
19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, 
I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how
thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. 
20 Yeah, brother, let me have joy of thee in the 
Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. 
21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto 
thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. 
22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust 
that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. 
23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner
in Christ Jesus;
24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my 
fellow-labourers. 
25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with 
your spirit. Amen. 

[Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a 
servant.]

Titus Chapter III

[Titus is yet further directed by Paul, both concerning the things he should 

teach, and not teach...]

PUT them in mind to be subject to principalities

and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready

to every good work,

2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, 

but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 

3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish,

disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and

hating one another. 

4 But after that the kindness and love of 

God our Saviour toward man appeared, 

5 Not by works of righteousness which we 

have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, 

by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of 

the Holy Ghost;

6 Which he shed on us abundantly, through 

Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7 That being justified by his grace, we should 

be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 

8 This is a faithful saying and these things I will

that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed

in God might be careful to maintain good works. 

These things are good and profitable unto men. 

9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, 

and contentions, and strivings about the law; for 

they are unprofitable and vain. 

10 A man that is an heretic, after the first and 

second admonition, reject;

11 Knowing that he that is such, is subverted, 

and sinneth, becoming condemned of himself.

12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or 

Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis:

for I have determined there to winter. 

13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their 

journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works

for necessary uses, that they be not unfrutiful. 

15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them 

that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. 

[It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop 

of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of 

Macedonia.]

TITUS CHAPTER II.

[1 Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life. 9 Of the duty of servants;]

BUT speak thou the things which become sound
doctrine:
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate,
sound in faith, in charity, in patience;
3 The aged women be likewise, that they be in behaviour 
as becometh holiness; not false accusers, 
not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
4 That they may teach the young women to be 
sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, 
obedient to their own husbands, that the word of 
God be not blasphemed.
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded. 
7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good 
works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, 
sincerity,
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. 
9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own 
masters, and to please them well in all things; not 
answering again;
10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity;
that they may adorn the doctrine of God our 
Saviour in all things. 
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation
hath appeared to all men,
12 Teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and 
worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, 
and godly, in this present world;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the 
glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour
Jesus Christ;
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might 
redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself 
a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 
15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke
with all authority. Let no man despise thee.