Titu 3
1 Podsjećaj ih da se podlažu poglavarstvima, vlastima, da slušaju, da budu spremni na svako dobro djelo,
Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 nikoga da ne pogrđuju, da budu neratoborni, popustljivi, da očituju svaku blagost prema svim ljudima.
to slander no one, and to be peaceable and considerate, always showing gentleness toward everyone.
3 Jer i mi nekoć bijasmo nerazumni, nepokorni, lutalice, robovi raznih požuda i naslada, živjeli smo u zlu i zavisti, odvratni bili, mrzili jedni druge.
For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, and enslaved to various lusts and pleasures. Living in wickedness and envy, we were loathsome and hated one another.
4 Ali kad se pojavila dobrostivost i čovjekoljublje Spasitelja našega, Boga,
But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,
5 on nas spasi ne po djelima što ih u pravednosti mi učinismo, nego po svojem milosrđu: kupelji novoga rođenja i obnavljanja po Duhu Svetom
he saved us, not because of any righteous works we had done, but according to his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and the renewal of the Holy Spirit.
6 koga bogato izli na nas po Isusu Kristu, Spasitelju našemu,
He richly poured out his Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior,
so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
8 Vjerodostojna je ovo riječ i hoću da to uporno tvrdiš te da oni koji su povjerovali Bogu uznastoje prednjačiti dobrim djelima. To je dobro i korisno ljudima.
This saying is trustworthy. I want yoʋ to insist on these things, so that those who have put their trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and beneficial for people.
9 A ludih se raspra, i rodoslovlja, i svađa, i sukoba zakonskih kloni: beskorisni su i isprazni.
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.
10 S krivovjercem nakon prvoga i drugog upozorenja prekini
Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning.
11 znajući da je izopačen i da griješi: on sam sebe osuđuje.
For yoʋ know that such a person is corrupted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
12 Kad pošaljem k tebi Artemu ili Tihika, požuri se k meni u Nikopol jer sam odlučio ondje prezimiti.
When I send Artemas to yoʋ, or Tychicus, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
13 Zenu, pravnika, i Apolona brižljivo opremi da im ništa ne ponestane.
Do everything yoʋ can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and make sure they lack nothing.
14 A i naši neka se uče prednjačiti dobrim djelima u životnim potrebama da ne budu neplodni.
Our people must learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.
15 Pozdravljaju te svi koji su sa mnom. Pozdravi one koji nas ljube u vjeri. Milost sa svima vama!
All who are with me greet yoʋ. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
