The Bible – New Testament Hebrews Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Introduction As early as the second century, this treatise, which is of great rhetorical power and force in its admonition to faithful pilgrimage under Christ’s leadership, bore the title “To the Hebrews.” It was assumed… Continue reading Hebrews – Introduction
Month: July 2020
Philemon
The Bible – New Testament Philemon This short letter addressed to three specific individuals was written by Paul during an imprisonment, perhaps in Rome between A.D. 61 and 63 (see the Introduction to Colossians for other possible sites). It concerns Onesimus, a slave from Colossae (⇒ Col 4:9), who had run away from his master, perhaps… Continue reading Philemon
Titus – Chapter 3
The Bible – New Testament Titus Index 1. 2. 3. Chapter 3 1 1 2 Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise. 2 They are to slander no one, to be peaceable, considerate, exercising all graciousness toward everyone. 3 For we ourselves were… Continue reading Titus – Chapter 3
Titus – Chapter 2
The Bible – New Testament Titus Index 1. 2. 3. Chapter 2 1 1 As for yourself, you must say what is consistent with sound doctrine, namely, 2 that older men should be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, love, and endurance. 3 Similarly, older women should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted… Continue reading Titus – Chapter 2
Titus – Chapter 1
The Bible – New Testament Titus Index 1. 2. 3. Chapter 1 1 1 Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ for the sake of the faith of God’s chosen ones and the recognition of religious truth, 2 in the hope of eternal life that God, who does not lie, promised before time… Continue reading Titus – Chapter 1
Titus – Introduction
The Bible – New Testament Titus Index 1. 2. 3. Introduction The third of the Pastoral Epistles in the New Testament is addressed to a different co-worker of Paul than are First and Second Timothy. The situation is different, too, for Titus is addressed as the person in charge of developing the church on the… Continue reading Titus – Introduction
2 Timothy – Chapter 4
The Bible – New Testament 2 Timothy Index 1. 2. 3. 4. Chapter 4 1 1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who willjudge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: 2 proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince,… Continue reading 2 Timothy – Chapter 4
2 Timothy – Introduction
The Bible – New Testament 2 Timothy Index 1. 2. 3. 4. Introduction The authorship and date of this letter, as one of the Pastoral Epistles, are discussed in the Introduction to the First Letter to Timothy. The tone here is more personal than in First Timothy, for this letter addresses Timothy in vivid terms… Continue reading 2 Timothy – Introduction
1 Timothy – Chapter 5
The Bible – New Testament 1 Timothy Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 5 1 1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters with complete purity. 3 Honor widows who are truly widows.… Continue reading 1 Timothy – Chapter 5
1 Timothy – Chapter 4
The Bible – New Testament 1 Timothy Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 4 1 1 Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the last times some will turn away from the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and demonic instructions 2 through the hypocrisy of liars with branded consciences. 3 They forbid… Continue reading 1 Timothy – Chapter 4
1 Timothy – Chapter 3
The Bible – New Testament 1 Timothy Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 3 1 1 This saying is trustworthy: 2 whoever aspires to the office of bishop desires a noble task. 2 Therefore, a bishop must be irreproachable, married only once, temperate, self-controlled, decent, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not aggressive, but… Continue reading 1 Timothy – Chapter 3
1 Timothy – Chapter 2
The Bible – New Testament 1 Timothy Index 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chapter 2 1 1 First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, 2 for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.… Continue reading 1 Timothy – Chapter 2