I, therefore, not being a superior sinner and not yet having escaped from temptation, but still being in the midst of the snares of the devil.
2I strive to follow righteousness that I may have strength at least to come near to it.
3Fearing the coming judgment.
4Therefore, brothers and sisters, after the God of truth, I read to you an exhortation to pay attention to what is written.
5That you may save both yourselves and him who reads among you.
6For as a reward I ask you to repent from your whole heart.
7Giving to yourselves salvation and life.
8For by doing this we shall set a goal for all the young who wish to labor in piety and in the goodness of God.