1 Timothy

6 chapters

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1. 1He recommendeth unto him, to inhibit certain Jews who jangled of the Law as though it were contrary to his preaching. 11 Against whom he avoucheth his ministry, though he acknowledge his unworthiness.
2. 2By his Apostolic authority he appointeth public prayers to be made for all men without exception. 8 also men to pray in all places: 9 and women also in seemly attire, 11 to learn of men, and not to be teachers in any wise, but to seek salvation, by that which to them belongeth.
3. 3Of what quality they must be, whom he ordaineth Bishops, 8 and Deacons. and the cause of his writing to be, the excellency of the Catholic Church, and of Christ, who is the object of our religion.
4. 4He prophesieth that certain should depart from the Catholic faith, willing Timothee therefore to inculcate to the people those articles of the said faith. 7 Item to exercise himself in spiritual exercise, 12 to get authority by example of good life, 13 to study, to teach, to increase in the grace given him by holy orders.
5. 5How to behave himself towards young and old. 3 to bestow the Churches' oblations upon the needy widows. 9 and not to admit the said Churches' widows under threescore years old. 17 In distribution to respect well the Priests that are painful. 19 and how in his Consistory to hear accusations against Priests. 22 to be strait in examining before he give Orders. to be chaste, and to remit somewhat of his drinking water.
6. 6What to teach servants. 3 If any teach against the doctrine of the Church obstinately, he doth it of pride and for lucre. 11 But the Catholic Bishop must follow virtue, having his eye always to life everlasting and to the coming of Christ. 17 What to command the rich. 20 Finally, to keep most carefully the Catholic Churches' doctrine, without mutation.