Now sons, listen to me. Pay attention to the words I say.
If a person loves life\par and wants to live a good, long life,\par
A wise son listens carefully when his father tells him what to do. But a proud person does not listen when people try to correct him.
Sons, listen to your father’s teachings. Pay attention so you will understand!
Now my sons, listen to me. Don’t forget the words I say.
My little children, again I feel pain for you like a mother feels when she gives birth. I will feel this until you truly become like Christ.
My dear children, I write this letter to you so that you will not sin. But if any person sins, we have Jesus Christ to help us. He is the righteous (good) One. Jesus defends us before God the Father.