1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, #authority#citizenship
2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
3For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. #god#grace#salvation
4But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, #christmas#jesus
5not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, #grace#holyspirit#howitreallyis
6which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. #hope#eternity
8This 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; #good#works#purpose
9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning; #practical
11knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned. #sin
12When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
13Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
14Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful. #purpose#good#works
15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.