MODERN LITERAL VERSION

3:1 Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to be obedient, to be prepared *for every good work,
3:2 to blaspheme no one, not quarrelsome, but to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.
3:3 For* we were also previously foolish, disobedient, misled, serving* various lusts and sensual-delights, leading lives in malice and envy, spiteful, hating one another.
3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love of mankind appeared:
3:5 he saved us (not from any works done in righteousness, which we practiced), but according to his mercy, through the bath of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
3:6 which he poured out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;
3:7 that*, being justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of everlasting life.
3:8 Faithful is the saying and I will that you, to confidently confirm concerning these things, that* those who have believed God may be anxious to first establish themselves in good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
3:9 But avoid foolish debates and genealogies and strifes and quarrels about-law; for* they are unprofitable and futile.
3:10 Renounce a sectarian man after a first and second admonition;
3:11 knowing that such a one is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.

3:12 When I send Artemas to you or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me in Nicopolis; for* I have decided to winter there.
3:13 Send Zenas the professor of the law and Apollos onward diligently that* nothing may be lacking* with them.
3:14 But let our people also learn to first establish themselves in good works *for necessary needs, that* they may not be unfruitful.

3:15 All who are with me greet you*. Greet those who love us in faith.
Grace be with you* all. Amen.