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1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,Cross-references: Deut 17:12 · Prov 24:21 · Eccl 8:2 · Eccl 10:4 · Isa 43:26 · Jer 27:17 · +21 more
2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.Cross-references: 2Sam 22:36 · Ps 140:11 · Prov 6:19 · Prov 19:19 · Prov 25:24 · Isa 40:11 · +29 more
3For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.Cross-references: Ps 36:2 · Prov 1:22 · Prov 8:5 · Prov 9:6 · Isa 44:20 · Obad 1:3 · +22 more
4But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,Cross-references: Rom 2:4 · Rom 5:20 · Eph 2:4 · 1Tim 1:1 · 1Tim 2:3 · 1Tim 4:10 · +4 more
5not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,Cross-references: Job 9:20 · Job 15:14 · Job 25:4 · Ps 51:10 · Ps 62:12 · Ps 86:5 · +35 more
6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;Cross-references: Prov 1:23 · Isa 32:15 · Isa 44:3 · Ezek 36:25 · Joel 2:28 · John 1:16 · +11 more
7that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.Cross-references: Rom 3:24 · Rom 3:28 · Rom 4:4 · Rom 4:16 · Rom 5:1 · Rom 5:15 · +15 more
8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;Cross-references: Job 22:2 · Job 35:7 · Ps 16:2 · Ps 78:22 · Prov 21:28 · John 5:24 · +13 more
9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.Cross-references: Job 15:3 · 1Cor 8:1 · 1Cor 13:2 · 1Tim 1:3 · 1Tim 4:7 · 2Tim 2:14 · +3 more
10Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,Cross-references: Matt 18:15 · Rom 16:17 · 1Cor 5:4 · 1Cor 11:19 · 2Cor 13:2 · Gal 5:12 · +6 more
11knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.Cross-references: Matt 25:26 · Luke 7:30 · Luke 19:22 · John 3:18 · Acts 13:46 · Acts 15:24 · +5 more
12When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.Cross-references: Acts 20:4 · 1Cor 16:6 · 1Cor 16:8 · 2Tim 4:9 · 2Tim 4:12 · 2Tim 4:21
13Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.Cross-references: Matt 22:35 · Luke 7:30 · Luke 10:25 · Luke 11:45 · Luke 11:52 · Luke 14:3 · +6 more
14Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.Cross-references: Isa 61:3 · Matt 7:19 · Matt 21:19 · Luke 13:6 · John 15:8 · John 15:16 · +12 more
15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.Cross-references: Rom 16:1 · 1Cor 16:23 · Gal 5:6 · Eph 6:23 · Col 4:18 · 1Tim 1:2 · +6 more
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