Graces of the Heirs of Grace
1 Remind themto be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey,to be ready for every good work,
2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
3 Forwe ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.
4 But whenthe kindness and the love ofGod our Savior toward man appeared,
5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, throughthe washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 that having been justified by His gracewe should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Avoid Dissension
9 Butavoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.
10 Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition,
11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.
Final Messages
12 When I send Artemas to you, orTychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
13 Send Zenas the lawyer andApollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing.
14 And let ourpeoplealso learn to maintain good works, tomeeturgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
Farewell
15 All whoarewith me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Gracebewith you all. Amen.