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8 The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.
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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 stupid 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 After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,
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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 since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being 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 to you, or Tychicus, 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 Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and 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 people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.
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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 all of you.
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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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