Titus 3
3
Christian Living among Outsiders
1Remind them to be submissive # Rm 13:1-7; 1Pt 2:13-14 to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness # Jms 3:13 to all people. 3For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions # 2Pt 1:4; 2:10 and pleasures, # Jms 4:1 living in malice and envy, hateful, detesting one another.
4But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love
for mankind appeared, # 1Tm 1:1; 2:3; Ti 1:3; 2:10; Jd 25
5He saved us # Rm 11:14; 2Tm 1:9 —
not by works of righteousness that we had done, # Eph 2:9
but according to His mercy # Eph 2:4; 1Pt 1:3 —
through the washing of regeneration # Jn 3:5; Eph 5:26; 1Pt 3:21
and renewal by the Holy Spirit. # Rm 12:2
6He poured out this Spirit on us abundantly # Jl 2:28; Ac 2:33; 10:45; Rm 5:5
through Jesus Christ our Savior
7so that, having been justified by His grace, # Ac 13:43; 15:11; 1Co 8:1; Gl 1:6; 1Pt 4:10
we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life. # Ti 1:2
8This saying is trustworthy. # 1Tm 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2Tm 2:11 I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone. 9But avoid foolish debates, # 1Tm 6:4 genealogies, # 1Tm 1:4 quarrels, # Rm 1:29; 13:13; 1Co 1:11; 3:3; 2Co 12:20; Gl 5:20; Php 1:15; 1Tm 6:4 and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10Reject a divisive # 1Tm 1:9 person after a first and second warning, # Mt 18:15; 2Th 3:15 11knowing that such a person is perverted and sins, being self-condemned.
Final Instructions and Closing
12When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, # Ac 20:4; Eph 6:21; Col 4:7; 2Tm 4:12 make every effort to come to me # Lk 14:26; 2Tm 4:9 in Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos # Ac 18:24; 19:1; 1Co 1:12; 3:4-6,22; 4:6; 16:12 on their journey, so that they will lack # Jms 2:15 nothing.
14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works for cases of urgent need, so that they will not be unfruitful. # Mt 13:22; Mk 4:19; 1Co 14:14; Gl 5:22; Eph 5:11; 2Pt 1:8; Jd 12 15All those who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you. # Col 4:18; 2Th 3:16
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Titus 3
3
Doing Helpful Things
1Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful 2and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone. 3We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone hated us, and we hated everyone.
4God our Savior showed us
how good and kind he is.
5He saved us because
of his mercy,
and not because
of any good things
we have done.
God washed us by the power
of the Holy Spirit.
He gave us new birth
and a fresh beginning.
6God sent Jesus Christ
our Savior
to give us his Spirit.
7Jesus treated us much better
than we deserve.
He made us acceptable to God
and gave us the hope
of eternal life.
8This message is certainly true.
These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds. 9But don't have anything to do with stupid arguments about ancestors. And stay away from disagreements and quarrels about the Law of Moses. Such arguments are useless and senseless.
10Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don't have anything else to do with them. 11You know their minds are twisted, and their own sins show how guilty they are.
Personal Instructions and Greetings
12 #
Ac 20.4; Eph 6.21,22; Col 4.7,8; 2 Ti 4.12. I plan to send Artemas or Tychicus to you. After he arrives, please try your best to meet me at Nicopolis. I have decided to spend the winter there.
13 #
Ac 18.24; 1 Co 16.12. When Zenas the lawyer and Apollos get ready to leave, help them as much as you can, so they won't have need of anything.
14Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.
15Greetings to you from everyone here. Greet all of our friends who share in our faith.
I pray that the Lord will be kind to all of you!
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