They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.

Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.