8 Trustworthy is the saying, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about Torah, for they are unprofitable and useless.
10 Dismiss a quarrelsome person after a first and second warning,
11 knowing that such a person is twisted and is sinning—he is self- condemned.
12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, hurry to come to me in Nicopolis, for I have decided to winter there.
13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with great care, so that nothing is lacking for them.
14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to doing mitzvot to meet urgent needs, so they will not be unfruitful.