1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. 3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, 5 not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the mikveh of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us richly, through Yeshua the Messiah our Savior; 7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This 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; 9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a one is perverted and sins, being self-condemned.

12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. 13 Send Zenas, the Torah scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them. 14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

1 Put them in mind to be subject to governments, and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work;2 to speak evil of no one; to be no fighters, but equitable, showing all meekness to all men.3 For even we ourselves were formerly foolish, disobedient, erring, slavishly serving diverse inordinate desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.4 But when the goodness and philanthropy of God our Saviour shone forth,5 he saved us-not on account of works of righteousness which we had done-but according to his own mercy, through the bath of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Spirit;6 which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;7 that being justified by his favor, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.8 This doctrine is true: and concerning these, I charge you to affirm strongly, that those who have believed in God, be studious to stand foremost in good works. These are things that are honorable and profitable to men.9 But foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law, resist; for they are unprofitable and vain.10 A factionist, after a first and second admonition, reject;11 knowing that such a person is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.12 When I shall send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, make haste to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.13 Diligently help forward on their journey, Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos, that nothing may be wanting to them.14 And let ours also learn to stand foremost in good works, for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.15 All who are with me salute you. Salute them who love us in the faith. Favor be with you all.