Thomson(i)
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.