American Standard Version of 1901
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one that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—
{Many ancient authorities read For Sinai is a mountain in Arabia.}Now this Hagar is mount Sinai in Arabia and answereth to the Jerusalem that now is: for she is in bondage with her children.
unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an {Or, Comforter John 14:16. Or, Helper Greek: Paraclete.}Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—
And for their sakes I {Or, Consecrate}sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.
who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: