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which no one can censure, so that our opponents may feel ashamed at
having nothing evil to say against us. 002:009 Exhort slaves to be
always obedient to their owners, and to give them satisfaction in
everything, not contradicting and not pilfering, 002:010 but manifesting
perfect fidelity and kind feeling, in order to bring honour to the
teaching of our Saviour, God, in all things. 002:011 For the grace of
God has displayed itself with healing power to all mankind, 002:012
training us to renounce ungodliness and all the pleasures of this world,
and to live sober, upright, and pious lives at the present time, 002:013
in expectation of the fulfilment of our blessed hope-- the Appearing in
glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; 002:014 who gave
Himself for us to purchase our freedom from all iniquity, and purify for
Himself a people who should be specially His own, zealous for doing
good works. 002:015 Thus speak, exhort, reprove, with all
impressiveness. Let no one make light of your authority. 003:001

Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority
over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every
right action, 003:002 not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but
yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit
towards all men. 003:003 For there was a time when we also were
deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various
cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful
ourselves and hating one another. 003:004 But when the goodness of
God our Saviour, and His love to man, dawned upon us, not in
consequence of things which we, 003:005 as righteous men, had done,
but as the result of His own mercy He saved us by means of the bath of
regeneration and the renewal of our natures by the Holy Spirit, 003:006
which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
003:007 in order that having been declared righteous through His grace
we might become heirs to the Life of the Ages in fulfilment of our
hopes. 003:008 This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I
would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their
faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions.
For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to
mankind. 003:009 But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies
and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they
are useless and vain. 003:010 After a first and second admonition, have
nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught; 003:011 for,
as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right
path and is a sinner self-condemned. 003:012 After I have sent Artemas
or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have
decided to pass the winter there. 003:013 Help Zenas the lawyer
forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may
have all they require. 003:014 And let our people too learn to set a
good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their
necessities, so that they may not live useless lives. 003:015 Every one
here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May
grace be with you all.

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