In the hope of eternal life, which was made certain before eternal time, by the word of God who is ever true;

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

Training the younger women to have love for their husbands and children,

Training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;

But when the mercy of God our Saviour, and his love to man was seen,

Not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but in the measure of his mercy, he gave us salvation, through the washing of the new birth and the giving of new life in the Holy Spirit,

So that, having been given righteousness through grace, we might have a part in the heritage, the hope of eternal life.

All who are with me send you their love. Give our love to our friends in the faith. Grace be with you all.