1. Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey government officials, to be ready for every good work,
2. To speak evil of no one, not to be brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness to all men.
3. For we ourselves also were at one time foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared,
5. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;
6. Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7. That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8. This is a faithful saying, and these things I desire that you affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
9. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and quarrels, and controversies about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10. A man that creates needless strife, after the first and second admonition reject;
11. Knowing that he that is such has gone astray, and sins, being self-condemned.
12. When I shall send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be prompt to come to me to Nicopolis: for I have determined to winter there.
13. Earnestly assist Zenas the lawyer and Apollos in their journey, that nothing may be lacking to them.
14. And let our brethren also learn to maintain good works for those things that are necessary, that they may not be unfruitful.
15. All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.