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.