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3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, 3:2 to malign no one, to be uncontentious, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. 3:3 For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and [His] love for mankind appeared, 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 3:6 whom He poured out upon 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 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. 3:9 But shun foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law; for they are unprofitable and worthless. 3:10 Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, 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, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 3:13 Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. 3:14 And let our [people] also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be unfruitful. 3:15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in [the] faith. Grace be with you all.