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so that we might be justified by his grace and be made his heirs, in accordance with the hope of the life of the age to come. The saying is sure.

Watch out for disputes and divisions

I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may take care to be energetic in good works. Such things are good and profitable for people. But stay well clear of foolish disputes, genealogies, quarrels and squabbles about the law; they serve no purpose, and are worthless.

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so that, having been justified by his grace,(A) we might become heirs(B) having the hope(C) of eternal life.(D) This is a trustworthy saying.(E) And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.(F) These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

But avoid(G) foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels(H) about the law,(I) because these are unprofitable and useless.(J)

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