| 3:1 | Graces of the Heirs of GraceGraces of the Heirs of Grace Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, |
| 3:2 | to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. |
| 3:3 | For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. |
| 3:4 | But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, |
| 3:5 | not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, |
| 3:6 | whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, |
| 3:7 | that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. |
| 3:8 | This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.Avoid Dissension |
| 3:9 | But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. |
| 3:10 | Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, |
| 3:11 | knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.Final Messages |
| 3:12 | When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. |
| 3:13 | Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing. |
| 3:14 | And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.Farewell |
| 3:15 | All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. |