Chapter 3

Admonish them to be subject to princes and authorities, obeying commands, ready for every good work,

speaking evil of none, not quarrelsome but moderate, showing all mildness to all men.

For we ourselves also were once unwise, unbelieving, going astray, slaves to various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

But when the goodness and kindness of God our Savior appeared,

then not by reason of good works that we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the bath of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit;

whom he has abundantly poured out upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior,

in order that, justified by his grace, we may be heirs in the hope of life everlasting. Good Works and Truth

This saying is true, and concerning these things I desire thee to insist, that they who believe in God may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and useful to men.

But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and quarrels and disputes about the Law; for they are useless and futile.

A factious man avoid after a first and a second admonition,

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

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to thee, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis; for there I have decided to spend the winter.

Help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, taking care that nothing be wanting to them.

And let our people also learn to excel in good works, in order to meet cases of necessity, that they may not be unfruitful. Greeting

All my companions greet thee. Greet those who love us in the faith. The grace of God be with you all. Amen.