1 R emind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

2 t o speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.

3 F or we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

4 B ut when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared,

5 n ot by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

6 w hom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 t hat having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 T his is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. Avoid Dissension

9 B ut avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

10 R eject a divisive man after the first and second admonition,

11 k nowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned. Final Messages

12 W hen I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

13 S end Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing.

14 A nd let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. Farewell

15 A ll who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.