1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work,
2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all gentleness toward all men.
3For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4But when the kindness of God, our Savior, and his love toward man, appeared,
5not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
6which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ, our Savior;
7that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
