Chapter 3 - About subjection

[1] Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers1, to obey magistrates,2 to be ready to every good work,

[2] To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

[3] For we ourselves also were sometimes; 

foolish, 

disobedient, 

deceived, 

serving divers lusts and pleasures, 

living in malice and envy, 

hateful, and 

hating one another.

[4] But after that the kindness and love of God (our Saviour) toward man appeared,

[5] Not by works of righteousness (which we have done) but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

[6] Which he shed on us abundantly through Iesus Christ (our Saviour);

[7] That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

[8] This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they (which have believed in God) might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

[9] But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies3, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

[10] A man that is an heretick (after the first and second admonition) reject;

[11] Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

[12] When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

[13] Bring Zenas (the lawyer) and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

[14] And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

[15] All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. 

Grace be with you all. 

Amen.

1. Read: Ephesians 6:12 

2. Definition: a public officer concerned with the administration of law 

3. Question: if we to avoid genealogies than why the genealogies of Christ was given in book of Matthew?

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