1 ¶ Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.

2 T hat they speak evil of no one, that they not be contentious, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.

3 F or we ourselves also were foolish in another time, rebellious, deceived, serving diverse lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4 B ut after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

5 n ot 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 Spirit,

6 w hich he poured out abundantly in us through Jesus, the Christ, our Saviour;

7 t hat being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 T he Word is faithful, and I desire that thou affirm this constantly, that those who have believed God might be careful to conduct themselves in good works. This is good and profitable unto men.

9 ¶ But avoid foolish questions and genealogies and contentions and debates concerning the law, for they are unprofitable and vain.

10 A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, reject him,

11 k nowing that he that is such is subverted and sins, being condemned of his own judgment.

12 W hen I shall send Artemas unto thee or Tychicus, procure to come unto me to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there.

13 S end Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on ahead, procuring that nothing be lacking unto them.

14 A nd let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they not be unfruitful.

15 A ll that are with me salute thee. Greet those that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.