3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey them, to be ready for every good work,
3:2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, but gentle, showing all humility toward everyone.
3:3 We also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various desires and pleasures, living in evil and envy, filled with hatred and hating each other.
3:4 But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward mankind appeared,
3:5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of rebirth and the renewal of the Holy Spirit,
3:6 whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
3:7 so that, being justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.
3:9 But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, contentions, and arguments about the law, for they are unprofitable and useless.
3:10 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
3:11 knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.
3:12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, be diligent to come to me in Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
3:13 Diligently send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey. See that they lack nothing.
3:14 And let our people also learn to continue doing good works to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unproductive.
3:15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
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