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so that
1being justified by his grace we might become
2heirs
3according to the hope of eternal life.
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The saying is
4trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful
5to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
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But
6avoid foolish
7controversies,
8genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for
9they are unprofitable and worthless.
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As for a person who stirs up division,
10after warning him once and then twice,
11have nothing more to do with him,
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knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
Final Instructions and Greetings
12 When I send Artemas or
12Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me
13at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
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Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and
14Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing.
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And let our people learn
15to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not
16be unfruitful.
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All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
17Grace be with you all.