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

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

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. But when the kindness(R) and love of God our Savior(S) appeared,(T) 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, whom he poured out on us(Z) generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace,(AA) we might become heirs(AB) having the hope(AC) of eternal life.(AD)

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