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Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work,
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to blaspheme no one, to be uncontentious and gentle, showing complete humility toward all people.
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For we ourselves were once senseless, disobedient, led astray, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.
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But when the goodness and human-kindness of Elohim our Deliverer appeared,
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he delivered us—not from works done by us in righteousness, but according to his mercy—through washing of rebirth and renewal of the Set-Apart Spirit,
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whom he poured out upon us richly through Yahushua the Mashiyach, our Deliverer,
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so that, having been declared righteous by his favor, we might become heirs according to hope of everlasting life.
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This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist firmly on these things, so that those who have trusted Elohim may take care to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and beneficial for people.
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But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, quarrels, and fights concerning Torah, for they are unprofitable and empty.
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After a first and second warning, reject a divisive person,
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knowing that such a person has been turned inside out and sins, being self-condemned.
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When I send Artemas or Tychikos to you, make every effort to come to me at Nikopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
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Diligently provide for Zenas the Torah-expert and Apollos on their journey, so that they lack nothing.
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Let our people also learn to devote themselves to good works for urgent needs, so that they may not be unfruitful.
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All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faithfulness. Favor be with you all.