¹¹ For the grace^(A) of God has appeared^(B) that offers salvation to all people.^{(C) 12} It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,^(D) and to live self-controlled,^(E) upright and godly lives^(F) in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing^(G) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,^{(H) 14} who gave himself for us^(I) to redeem us from all wickedness^(J) and to purify^(K) for himself a people that are his very own,^(L) eager to do what is good.^(M)

¹⁵ These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

Saved in Order to Do Good

3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,^(N) to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,^{(O) 2} to slander no one,^(P) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

³ At one time^(Q) we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. ⁴ But when the kindness^(R) and love of God our Savior^(S) appeared,^{(T) 5} he saved us,^(U) not because of righteous things we had done,^(V) but because of his mercy.^(W) He saved us through the washing^(X) of rebirth and renewal^(Y) by the Holy Spirit, ⁶ whom he poured out on us^(Z) generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, ⁷ so that, having been justified by his grace,^(AA) we might become heirs^(AB) having the hope^(AC) of eternal life.^{(AD) 8} This is a trustworthy saying.^(AE) 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.^(AF) These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

⁹ But avoid^(AG) foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels^(AH) about the law,^(AI) because these are unprofitable and useless.^(AJ)