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who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds.

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

to slander no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing every consideration for all people.

For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

This statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are useless and worthless.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.

and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for the sake of Christ.

For I have had great joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

yet for love's sake I rather appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, an old man, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—

I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I fathered in my imprisonment,

whom I wanted to keep with me, so that in your behalf he might be at my service in my imprisonment for the gospel;

For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever,

At the same time also prepare me a guest room, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given to you.

For to which of the angels did He ever say, "YOU ARE MY SON, TODAY I HAVE FATHERED YOU"? And again, "I WILL BE A FATHER TO HIM AND HE WILL BE A SON TO ME"?

But to which of the angels has He ever said, "SIT AT MY RIGHT HAND, UNTIL I MAKE YOUR ENEMIES A FOOTSTOOL FOR YOUR FEET"?

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to provide service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.