1. Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2. to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility towards all men.
3. For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4. But when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love towards mankind appeared,
5. not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the mikveh of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
6. whom he poured out on us richly, through Yeshua the Messiah our Saviour;
7. that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8. This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;