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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  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,[a](A) 12 training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly,(B) 13 while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior,[b] Jesus Christ.(C) 14 He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.(D)

15 Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority.[c] Let no one look down on you.

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  1. 2.11 Or has appeared to all, bringing salvation
  2. 2.13 Or of the great God and our Savior
  3. 2.15 Gk commandment