¹ You, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel, and say, You mountains of Israel, hear the word of Yahweh.

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,

⁶ whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

⁷ that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

⁸ This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;