They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

Everyone with me greets you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

All is pure to those who are pure. But to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their minds and consciences are corrupted.

They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.