For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. {rudiments: or, elements} {make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray}

For such {are} false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

That we {henceforth} be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, {and} cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

For when they speak great swelling {words} of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, {through much} wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error. {clean: or, for a little, or, a while, as some read}

Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird. {in the...: Heb. in the eyes of every thing that hath a wing}

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if {it were} possible, even the elect.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if {it were} possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. {our words: or, our preachings}

How is it that ye do not understand that I spake {it} not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.

Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if {it were} possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. {rudiments: or, elements} {make a prey: or, seduce you, or, lead you astray}

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,

Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way {that is} not good.

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, {my} dearly beloved.

Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know {them}, and be established in the present truth.

And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

For now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord.

Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.