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For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior; that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

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For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions(A) and pleasures,(B) living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another.

But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,(C) he saved us(D)—not by works of righteousness that we had done,(E) but according to his mercy(F)—through the washing of regeneration(G) and renewal by the Holy Spirit.(H) He poured out his Spirit on us abundantly(I) through Jesus Christ our Savior so that, having been justified by his grace,(J) we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life.(K) This saying is trustworthy.(L) I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

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