1Put them in mind to be subject to governments, and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work; 2to speak evil of no one; to be no fighters, but equitable, showing all meekness to all men. 3For 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. 4But when the goodness and philanthropy of God our Saviour shone forth, 5he 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; 6which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7that being justified by his favor, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8This 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. 9But foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law, resist; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10A factionist, after a first and second admonition, reject; 11knowing that such a person is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned. 12When I shall send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, make haste to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. 13Diligently help forward on their journey, Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos, that nothing may be wanting to them. 14And let ours also learn to stand foremost in good works, for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful. 15All who are with me salute you. Salute them who love us in the faith. Favor be with you all.