11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation[a] for all people,(A) 12 instructing us to deny godlessness(B) and worldly lusts(C) and to live in a sensible, righteous,(D) and godly(E) way in the present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope,(F) the appearing of the glory(G) of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14 He gave himself for us(H) to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession,(I) eager to do good works.

15 Proclaim these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard[b] you.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:11 Or appeared with saving power
  2. 2:15 Or despise

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people, 12 training us in order that, denying impiety and worldly desires, we may live self-controlled and righteously and godly in the present age, 13 looking forward to the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us, in order that he might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good deeds. 15 Speak these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

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