Remind the people
to be SUBJECT to rulers and authorities
to be OBEDIENT
to be READY to do whatever is good
to slander no one
to be peaceable
and considerate
to show true humility toward all men.
(listen)
At one time we too were foolish
disobedient
deceived
and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.
We lived in malice
and envy
being hated and hating one another.
BUT, ((HALLELUJAH))
When the kindness and love of God our Savior
appeared
HE SAVED US
Not because of righteous things we had done
but
because of His mercy.
HE SAVED US
through the washing
and rebirth
and renewal
by the Holy Spirit
whom He poured out on us generously
through Jesus Christ our Savior.
So that, having been justified by His grace
we might become heirs
having the hope
of eternal life.
This is a trustworthy saying.
And I want to stress these things
so that those who have TRUSTED in GOD
may be careful to devote themselves into doing what is good.
These things are profitable for everyone.
AVOID
Foolish controversies and genealogies, arguments and quarrels about the law.
Because, they are unprofitable and useless.
Warn a divisive person ONCE,
and then warn him a SECOND TIME.
After that, have nothing to do with him.
You may be sure that such a man is
warped
and sinful;
he
is
self-condemned.
