3
1 Remind
them to be
in subjection
to rulers and to
authorities, to be
obedient, to be
ready for every
good work,
2 to speak
evil of no
one, not to
be contentious, to
be gentle, showing
all humility
toward all men.
3 For
we were also
once foolish, disobedient,
deceived, serving
various lusts and
pleasures, living
in malice and
envy, hateful, and
hating one another.
4 But
when the kindness
of God our
Savior and his
love toward
mankind appeared,
5 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,
6 whom
he poured out
on us richly
through Jesus
Christ our Savior;
7 that
being justified by
his grace, we
might be made
heirs according to
the hope of eternal
life.
8 This
saying is faithful,
and concerning
these things I
desire that
you insist confidently,
so that those
who have believed
God may be
careful to
maintain good
works. These
things are good
and profitable to
men;
9 but
shun foolish questionings,
genealogies, strife,
and disputes about
the law; for
they are unprofitable
and vain.
10 Avoid
a factious man
after a first
and second warning,
11 knowing
that such a
one is perverted
and sinful, being self-condemned.
12 When
I send Artemas to
you, or Tychicus,
be diligent to
come to me
to Nicopolis, for
I have determined
to winter there.
13 Send
Zenas the lawyer
and Apollos on
their journey speedily,
that nothing may
be lacking for
them.
14 Let
our people also
learn to maintain
good works to
meet necessary
needs, that they
may not
be unfruitful.
15 All
who are with
me greet you. Greet
those who love
us in faith.
Grace be with
you all. Amen.