II Timothy - Ferrar Fenton Bible Translation page 1231

II. TIMOTHY.

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I0 II I2 implacablc, calumniators, pmdigate, inhuman; without 10vc of goodness, traitors, reckless, stupid, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God; having an appearance of religion, while denying its power: but tum away from these. Of such are those who creep into families, and capture weak women laden with sins, agitated by various passions, always learning, but never able to arrive at the recogni- tion of truth. But in the same way as jannes and

jambres resisted Moses, thusalso these men of depraved mind, indifferent about the faith, resist the truth, But they shall not proceed very far; for their senselessuess will become clear to all, as that of those became. But you fol- lowed my teaching, with the instruc- tion, the guidance, the resolution, the faith, the forbearance, the love, the en- durance, under the persecutions and in the sufferings which assailed me in Antioch, and in Iconium, and in Lystra; from all which persecutions the Lord rescued and delivered me. But, however, all those who wish to live religiously in Christ jesus will be persecuted; while depraved men and juggling cheats will progress towards what is worse-·-deceivers and deceived.

i4 But you remain in what you learnt and believed, knowing from whom you

x5 learned; and that from an infant YOu have known the holy scriptures, the power persuading you into salvation, through belief in the teaching of Christ

i6 jesus. Every Divinely inspired and useful writing was intended for teach- ing, attestation, and education in righteousness, so that the man of God might be noble, and well trained for every good work. . §aul’s §_¤at Salman Qbargz tu Giiututlyg. I solemnly call upon you before

God and Christ jesus, He Who will come to judge living and dead, at the manifestation of Himself and His kingdom, Proclaim the Message; attend to it conveniently or incon- veniently; convince, reprove, comfort, with all forbearance and tact. For there will be a time when they will not endure healthy teachings: but according to their own desires they will heap up to themselves doctrines pleasant to the hearing; and they will turn away their attention from the truth, but will rely upon fictions. But keep your guard among all; en·

dure hardship; do the work of an evangelist; perfectly accomplish your duty: for I am already grey·headed, and the time of my release is near. I have agonised in the noble contest; I have finished the course; I have guarded the faith. Henceforth there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award me in that day; and not only to me, but also to all who desire His appearing. yrrsniml ilzutininrznczs. Try to come tome soon ; for Demas,

loving the present age, has left me, and has gone to Thessalonica; Cres- cens to Galatia; Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Taking up Mark, bring him with you, for he is very useful in service to me; and I have sent Tychicus to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak

which I left behind with Carpus, in Troas, and the books, but especially the parchments. Alexander, the coppensmith, dis-

played much i1l—will towards me ; may the Lord reward him according to his own acts l-·-and you beware of him; for he was strongly opposed to our teachings. In my first defence no one supported

me; but, on the contrary, all aban- doned me: let it not be reckoned against them. But the Lord stood by me, and filled me with power; so that through me the public proclamation was accomplished, and all the heathen heard ; and I was rescued from alion’s mouth. The Lord will rescue me from all the attempts of the wicked, and will preserve for His heavenly King- dom. To Him be honor for everand ever. Amen. Regards to Prisca and Aquila, and

the family of Onesiphorus. Erastus stayed in Corinth ; but I left Trophimus sick in Miletus. Try to come before winter. Eubulus

and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the friends, send regards to you. The Lord jesus be with your spirit. Blessing be with you. IO II I2 x6 x8 20 21 22.

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pointed overscer of the Ephcsian assembly, was written from Rome when Paul ap- peared the second time bc{ore the Emperor Ncro, about 67 or 68 A.¤ l23l