KJV Easy Read Bible Honor Masters1Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed. enslaved; teaching; spoken against 2And 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. look down on; partners; urge Error and Greed3If 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; agree 4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof comes envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, conceited; dwelling on; abusive talk; suspicions 5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself. constant frictions; deprived 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. clothing 9But 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. noose-like trap 10For 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. strayed The Good Confession11But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. gentleness 12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereto you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses. take 13I give you charge in the sight of God, who makes alive all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; command 14That you keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15Which in His times He shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Ruler 16Who only has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach to; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. PROV 29:25 Instructions to the Rich17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy; conceited, arrogant 18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Guard the Faith20O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: worldly; empty 21Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. The Trusted King James in an Easy Read Format® is a registered trademarks of Whitaker Corporation. KJVERTM, Word of GodTM, Red Letter OldTM, Old Testament Direct Words of God in RedTM, King James Version Sword BibleTM, and SwordKJVTM are trademarked slogans of Whitaker Corporation. |
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