1Concerning the things that pertain to our religion and are very useful for a virtuous life, to those who wish to direct their steps in piety and righteousness, we have written sufficiently, brethren.
2For concerning faith and repentance and genuine love and continence and sobriety and patience, we have touched on all points.
3Reminding you that you must please God Almighty in righteousness and truth and longsuffering with holiness, putting aside malice and pursuing concord in love and peace.
4Even as our fathers mentioned before were pleasing, being humble toward the Father and God and Creator and toward all men.