3:1 Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

3:2 to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.
3:2 to malign no one, to be uncontentious, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.

3:3 For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
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 Saviour, and his love toward man, appeared,
3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and [His] love for mankind appeared,

3:5 not by works (done) in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
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 which he poured out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
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.
3:7 that being justified by His grace we might be made heirs according to [the] hope of eternal life.

3:8 Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
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 questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
3:9 But shun foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law; for they are unprofitable and worthless.

3:10 A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse;
3:10 Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,

3:11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.
3:11 knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.

3:12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.
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 Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
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 maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
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 that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
3:15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in [the] faith. Grace be with you all.