Heirs of Grace 1 CPDV Admonish them to be subordinate to the rulers and authorities, to obey their dictates, to be prepared for every good work, BSB BSB: Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
2 CPDV to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men. BSB BSB: to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
3 CPDV For, in times past, we ourselves were also unwise, unbelieving, erring, servants of various desires and pleasures, acting with malice and envy, being hateful and hating one another. BSB BSB: For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
4 CPDV But then the kindness and humanity of God our Savior appeared. BSB BSB: But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
5 CPDV And he saved us, not by works of justice that we had done, but, in accord with his mercy, by the washing of regeneration and by the renovation of the Holy Spirit, BSB BSB: He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
6 CPDV whom he has poured out upon us in abundance, through Jesus Christ our Savior, BSB BSB: This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 CPDV so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. BSB BSB: so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
8 CPDV This is a faithful saying. And I want you to confirm these things, so that those who believe in God may take care to excel in good works. These things are good and useful to men. BSB BSB: This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
Avoid Divisions (Romans 16:17–20)
9 CPDV But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, as well as arguments against the law. For these are useless and empty. BSB BSB: But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
10 CPDV Avoid a man who is a heretic, after the first and second correction, BSB BSB: Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
11 CPDV knowing that one who is like this has been subverted, and that he offends; for he has been condemned by his own judgment. BSB BSB: knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.
Final Remarks and Greetings 12 CPDV When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, hurry to return to me at Nicopolis. For I have decided to winter there. BSB BSB: As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
13 CPDV Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollo ahead with care, and let nothing be lacking to them. BSB BSB: Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.
14 CPDV But let our men also learn to excel in good works pertaining to the necessities of life, so that they may not be unfruitful. BSB BSB: And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
15 CPDV All those who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. May the grace of God be with you all. Amen. BSB BSB: All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
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