American Standard Version of 1901
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Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
By Silvanus, {Greek: the.}our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written unto you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God: stand ye fast therein.
For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.
of whom do thou also beware; for he greatly withstood our words.
Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their {Greek: manner of life.}life, imitate their faith.
For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and {Greek: sobering.}discipline.
Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, {Numbers 16:5?}The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, {Isaiah 26:13?}Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
But every woman praying or prophesying with her head unveiled dishonoreth her head; for it is one and the same thing as if she were shaven.
Ye hypocrites, ye know how to {Greek: prove.}interpret the face of the earth and the heaven; but how is it that ye know not how to {Greek: prove.}interpret this time?
For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: