8 This saying is reliable. And I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God might give careful attention to doing good. These things are good and useful for everyone.
9 Avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, and fights about the Law, because they are useless and worthless.
10 After a first and second warning, have nothing more to do with a person who causes conflict,
11 because you know that someone like this is twisted and sinful—so they condemn themselves.
12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, try to come to me in Nicopolis, because I’ve decided to spend the winter there.
13 Help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with enthusiasm so that they won’t need anything.
14 But our people should also learn to devote themselves to doing good in order to meet pressing needs so they aren’t unproductive.