Thomson(i)
1 Put them in mind to be subject to governments and authorities; to pay prompt obedience; to be ready for every good work;
2 to revile no one; not to be quarrelsome; to be gentle, shewing all meekness to all men.
3 For we, even we ourselves were formerly foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to divers lusts and pleasures living in malice and envy, objects of hatred, hating one another;
4 but when the kindness and love of God our saviour for man was brightly displayed,
5 not for works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy; he saved us by a bath of regeneration, and a renewal of a holy spirit,
6 which he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our saviour,
7 in order that we, being pardoned by his favour, might become expectant heirs of everlasting life.
8 This is a faithful word; and in respect to these things I charge thee to exert thy utmost influence in order that they who believe in God, may study to be foremost in good works. These are the things which are comely, and profitable for men.
9 But discountenance foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and debates about law: for they are unprofitable and vain.
10 With regard to a factious man, after a first and second admonition, avoid him;
11 knowing that such a one is wholly turned aside, and sinneth self condemned.
12 When I send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, come to me with all speed to Nicopolis; for I have determined to winter there.
13 Forward on their journey Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, with all diligence, so that nothing may be wanting to them.
14 And let our brethren learn to be foremost in good works on all needful occasions, that they may not be unfruitful.
15 All that are with me salute thee. Salute them who love us in the faith. The favour be with you all. Amen.