But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.