¹⁸ But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

¹ Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

² to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

³ For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

⁴ But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

⁵ not 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,