Chapter 3

  Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work,  

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  to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all gentleness toward all men.  

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  For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.  

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  But when the kindness of God, our Savior, and his love toward man, appeared,  

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  not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,  

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  which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ, our Savior;  

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  that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.  

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  This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;  

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  but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.  

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  Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;  

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  knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.  

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  When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.  

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  Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing may be lacking for them.  

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  Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.  

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  All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.  

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