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3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 3:2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone. 3:3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. 3:4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 3:5 he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 3:6 This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 3:7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 3:8 The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone. 3:9 3:10 After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions, 3:11 since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned. 3:12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 3:13 Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and see that they lack nothing. 3:14 And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive. 3:15 All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.