7 so that by his grace we might be put right with God and come into possession of the eternal life we hope for.
8 This is a true saying.I want you to give special emphasis to these matters, so that those who believe in God may be concerned with giving their time to doing good deeds, which are good and useful for everyone.
9 But avoid stupid arguments, long lists of ancestors, quarrels, and fights about the Law. They are useless and worthless.
10 Give at least two warnings to those who cause divisions, and then have nothing more to do with them.
11 You know that such people are corrupt, and their sins prove that they are wrong.
12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me in Nicopolis, because I have decided to spend the winter there.
13 Do your best to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos to get started on their travels, and see to it that they have everything they need.