Remind them to be subject to rulers and to authorities, to be obey, to be ready for every good work, to vilify no one, to be peaceable, to be gentle, always showing gentleness to all humans. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and humanity-love of our Savior God began showing, ʜᴇ saved us—not by righteousness works that we have done, but according to ʜɪꜱ mercy— through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom ʜᴇ poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, being justified by ʜɪꜱ grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy statement, and I want you to strongly affirm these things, so that those who have believed God may be careful to devote themselves to excellent works. These things are excellent and profitable for all humans. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, infighting, and disputes about the Law, because they are unprofitable and useless. Reject a divisive human after a first and second warning, knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
Personal Closing
When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey ensuring that they lack nothing. Our people must learn to devote themselves to excellent works to meet urgent needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.
Everyone with me greets you. Greet those who love us in faith.
Grace be with all y’all.