5 not because of any righteous deeds we had donebut because of his mercy,he saved us through the bath of rebirthand renewal by the holy Spirit,
6 whom he richly poured out on usthrough Jesus Christ our savior,
7 so that we might be justified by his graceand become heirs in hope of eternal life.
8 This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.
9 Avoid foolish arguments, genealogies, rivalries, and quarrels about the law, for they are useless and futile.
10 After a first and second warning, break off contact with a heretic,
11 realizing that such a person is perverted and sinful and stands self-condemned.