Graces of the Heirs of Grace
1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, rulers; authorities; officers with civil authority
2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness to all men. fighters; gentleness, humility
3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. enslaved to various desires
4But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared,
5Not 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 Ghost; Spirit
6Which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. speak confidently; practice
Avoid Dissension
9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. disputes; worthless
10A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject; divisive
11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinning, being condemned of himself. perverted
Final Messages
12When I shall send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. decided
13Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting to them. lacking
14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. our people
Farewell
15All that are with me salute you. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with youp all. Amen. greet
