English Standard Version ESV
The Message Bible MSG
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
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God's readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation's available for everyone!
12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
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We're being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now,
13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
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and is whetting our appetites for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears.
14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
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He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness.
15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
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Tell them all this. Build up their courage, and discipline them if they get out of line. You're in charge. Don't let anyone put you down.
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Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.