3:1 Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work,
3:2 to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.
3:3 For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving as slaves to diverse desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior, and his love toward man, appeared,
3:5 not by works [done] in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
3:6 which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;
3:7 that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
3:8 Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, to the end that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men:
3:9 but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.
3:10 A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse;
3:11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.
3:12 When I will send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.
3:13 Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing is wanting to them.
3:14 And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they not be unfruitful.
3:15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with all of you+.