[1] Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready for every good work, [2] to speak evil of no man, not to be brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. [3] For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. [4] But after the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, [5] He saved us not by works of righteousness which we had done, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration, and by the renewing of the Holy Ghost, [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 enjoin that thou affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. [9] But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law, for they are unprofitable and vain. [10] If a man is a heretic, after the first and second admonition reject him, [11] knowing that such as he is subverted and sinneth, being condemned by himself. [12] When I send Artemas unto thee or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me in Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. [13] Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. [14] And let our own also learn to perform good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. [15] All that are with me salute thee. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
