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8 The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
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This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
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But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,
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Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
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You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.
12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
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As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
13 Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing.
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Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need.
14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.
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Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.
15 All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
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Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
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