¹ Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

² to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

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

⁴ But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

⁵ not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

⁶ whom he poured out on us richly, through Yeshua the Messiah our Savior;

⁷ that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

⁸ This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

⁹ but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

¹⁰ Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;

¹¹ knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.

¹² When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

¹³ Send Zenas, the Law scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

¹⁴ Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

¹⁵ All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.¹

1. M TR add "Amen"