4. But then the kindness and humanity of God our Savior appeared.
5. And he saved us, not by works of justice that we had done, but, in accord with his mercy, by the washing of regeneration and by the renovation of the Holy Spirit,
6. whom he has poured out upon us in abundance, through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7. so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8. This is a faithful saying. And I want you to confirm these things, so that those who believe in God may take care to excel in good works. These things are good and useful to men.
9. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, as well as arguments against the law. For these are useless and empty.
10. Avoid a man who is a heretic, after the first and second correction,
11. knowing that one who is like this has been subverted, and that he offends; for he has been condemned by his own judgment.
12. When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, hurry to return to me at Nicopolis. For I have decided to winter there.