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so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.[a] The saying is sure.

I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds;[b] these are excellent and profitable to men. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.

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  1. 3.5-7 A brief and clear statement of the doctrine of justification.
  2. Titus 3:8 Or enter honorable occupations

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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