3 Put
them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates,
to be ready to every good work, 2 To
speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing 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 that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not
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; 6 Which
he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 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 will that thou affirm constantly,
that they which 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 A man
that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing
that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 12 When
I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me
to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. 13 Bring
Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be
wanting unto them. 14 And
let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they
be not unfruitful. 15 All
that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace
be with you all. Amen.