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3:1  Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
3:2  to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.
3:3  For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another.
3:4  But when the goodness and loving-kindness of God our Saviour appeared,
3:5  he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
3:6  This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour,
3:7  so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
3:8  The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.
3:9  But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
3:10  After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,
3:11  since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
3:12  When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
3:13  Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and see that they lack nothing.
3:14  And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.
3:15  All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.