3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and 1 authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
1 tc Most later witnesses (D2 0278 Ï lat sy) have καί (kai, “and”) after ἀρχαῖς (arcai", “rulers”), though the earliest and best witnesses (א A C D* F G Ψ 33 104 1739 1881) lack the conjunction. Although the καί is most likely not authentic, it has been added in translation due to the requirements of English style. For more discussion, see TCGNT 586.
2 tn Grk “that those who are ours” (referring to the Christians).
3 tn Grk “and also let our people learn.”