^{1 Ref} Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

^{2 Ref} to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

^{3 Ref} For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

^{4 Ref} But when the kindness of God our Saviour, and his love toward man, appeared,

^{5 Ref} not by works `done' in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

^{6 Ref} which he poured out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

^{7 Ref} that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

^{8 Ref} Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

^{9 Ref} but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

^{10 Ref} A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse;

^{11 Ref} knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.

^{12 Ref} When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.

^{13 Ref} Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

^{14 Ref} And let our `people' also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

^{15 Ref} All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.

^{1 Ref} Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

^{2 Ref} to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

^{3 Ref} For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

^{4 Ref} But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

^{5 Ref} not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

^{6 Ref} which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

^{7 Ref} that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

^{8 Ref} 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 Ref} but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

^{10 Ref} Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;

^{11 Ref} knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.

^{12 Ref} When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

^{13 Ref} Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

^{14 Ref} Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

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

^{1 Ref} Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

^{2 Ref} To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.

^{3 Ref} For in the past we were foolish, hard in heart, turned from the true way, servants of evil desires and pleasures, living in bad feeling and envy, hated and hating one another.

^{4 Ref} But when the mercy of God our Saviour, and his love to man was seen,

^{5 Ref} Not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but in the measure of his mercy, he gave us salvation, through the washing of the new birth and the giving of new life in the Holy Spirit,

^{6 Ref} Which he gave us freely through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

^{7 Ref} So that, having been given righteousness through grace, we might have a part in the heritage, the hope of eternal life.

^{8 Ref} This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;

^{9 Ref} But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.

^{10 Ref} A man whose opinions are not those of the church, after a first and second protest, is to be kept out of your society;

^{11 Ref} Clearly he is in error and a sinner, being self-judged.

^{12 Ref} When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis: for it is my purpose to be there for the winter.

^{13 Ref} Send Zenas, the man of law, and Apollos on their journey with all care, so that they may be in need of nothing.

^{14 Ref} And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.

^{15 Ref} All who are with me send you their love. Give our love to our friends in the faith. Grace be with you all.