^aRemind them ^bto be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ^cready for every good deed, 2 to slander no one, ^anot to be contentious, to be ^bgentle, ^cshowing every consideration for all people. 3 ^aFor we too were once foolish, ^bdisobedient, ^cdeceived, ^denslaved to ^evarious lusts and pleasures, spending our life in ^fmalice and ^genvy, hateful, hating one another. 4 But when the ^akindness of ^bGod our Savior and His love for mankind ^cappeared, 5 ^aHe saved us, ^bnot on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but ^cin accordance with His mercy, by the ^dwashing of regeneration and ^erenewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 ^awhom He ^brichly poured out upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by His grace we would be made ^aheirs ¹according to the hope of eternal life. 8 ^aThis statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I ^bwant you to speak confidently, so that those who have ^cbelieved God will be careful to ^dengage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people. 9 But ^aavoid ^bfoolish controversies and ^cgenealogies and strife and ^ddisputes about the Law, for they are ^euseless and worthless. 10 ^aReject a ^1bdivisive person ^cafter a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a person has ^adeviated from what is right and is sinning, being self-condemned.

12 When I send Artemas or ^aTychicus to you, ^bmake every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to ^cspend the winter there. 13 Diligently help Zenas the ^alawyer and ^bApollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. 14 ^aOur people must also learn to ^bengage in good ¹deeds to meet ^cpressing needs, so that they will not be ^dunproductive.

15 ^aAll who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us ^bin the faith.

^cGrace be with you all.

^aRemind them ^bto be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ^cready for every good work, 2 to slander no one, ^ato be peaceable, ^bconsiderate, ^cdemonstrating all gentleness to all men. 3 ^aFor we ourselves also once were foolish, ^bdisobedient, ^cdeceived, ^denslaved to ^evarious lusts and pleasures, spending our life in ^fmalice and ^genvy, despicable, hating one another. 4 But when the ^akindness and affection of ^bGod our Savior ^cappeared, 5 ^aHe saved us, ^bnot by works which we did in righteousness, but ^caccording to His mercy, through the ^dwashing of regeneration and ^erenewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 ^awhom He poured out upon us ^brichly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that having been justified by His grace, we would become ^aheirs ¹according to the hope of eternal life. 8 ^aThis is a trustworthy saying. And concerning these things I ^bwant you to speak confidently, so that those who have ^cbelieved God will be intent to ^dlead in good works. These things are good and profitable for men. 9 But ^aavoid ^bfoolish controversies and ^cgenealogies and strife and ^dconflicts about the Law, for they are ^eunprofitable and worthless. 10 ^aReject a ^bfactious man ^cafter a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a man is ^aperverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.

12 When I send Artemas or ^aTychicus to you, ^bbe diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to ^cspend the winter there. 13 Diligently help send Zenas the ^alawyer and ^bApollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. 14 ^aAnd our people must also learn to ^blead in good ¹works to meet ^cpressing needs, so that they will not be ^dunfruitful.

15 ^aAll who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us ^bin the faith.

^cGrace be with you all.