⁴ But when the kindness^(A) and love of God our Savior^(B) appeared,^{(C) 5} he saved us,^(D) not because of righteous things we had done,^(E) but because of his mercy.^(F) He saved us through the washing^(G) of rebirth and renewal^(H) by the Holy Spirit, ⁶ whom he poured out on us^(I) generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, ⁷ so that, having been justified by his grace,^(J) we might become heirs^(K) having the hope^(L) of eternal life.^{(M) 8} This is a trustworthy saying.^(N) 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.^(O) These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

⁹ But avoid^(P) foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels^(Q) about the law,^(R) because these are unprofitable and useless.^{(S) 10} Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.^{(T) 11} You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.