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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. |
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