Titus 3
3
1Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, 2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be mild, shewing all meekness towards all men. 3For we were once ourselves also without intelligence, disobedient, wandering in error, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4But when the kindness and love to man of our Saviour God appeared, 5not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6which he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7that, having been justified by his grace, we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8The word is faithful, and I desire that thou insist strenuously on these things, that they who have believed God may take care to pay diligent attention to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
9But foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and contentions about the law, shun; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10An heretical man after a first and second admonition have done with, 11knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned. 12When I shall send Artemas to thee, or Tychicus, use diligence to come to me to Nicopolis; for I have decided to winter there. 13Zenas the lawyer and Apollos set forward diligently on their way, that nothing may be lacking to them; 14and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful. 15All with me salute thee. Salute those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
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First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Titus 3
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1Remind them to follow what rulers tell them to do, and to obey authorities. They should always be ready to do what is good. 2They should not speak badly about anyone, and they should not be argumentative. Tell them to show gentleness and kindness to everyone. 3For there was a time when we too were foolish and disobedient. We were deceived and slaves to various desires and pleasures. We lived wicked lives full of jealousy, hateful people hating one another.
4But when the goodness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us, 5not because of anything good that we've done, but because of his mercy. He did this through the cleansing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6which he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior. 7Now that we are set right by his grace we have become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
8You can trust what I'm saying, and I want you to emphasize these instructions so that those who trust in God will think seriously about them and continue to do good. They are excellent and helpful for everyone. 9Avoid pointless discussions, and obsessions about ancestry. Don't get into arguments, and avoid fights over the Jewish laws—they're useless and don't help at all. 10Warn someone who is divisive once, and then again—after that don't pay them any attention, 11realizing that they're perverse and sinful and have condemned themselves.
12As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, try and come to me at Nicopolis because I'm planning to spend the winter there. 13Do all you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that they have everything they need. 14May our people learn the habit of doing good in providing for the daily needs of others. They need to be productive! 15Everyone here with me sends their greetings. Give our best wishes to those who love us, those who trust in God. May grace be with you all.
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