Titus 3

1 Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

2 To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.

to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

3 For in the past we were foolish, hard in heart, turned from the true way, servants of evil desires and pleasures, living in bad feeling and envy, hated and hating one another.

For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

4 But when the mercy of God our Saviour, and his love to man was seen,

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

5 Not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but in the measure of his mercy, he gave us salvation, through the washing of the new birth and the giving of new life in the Holy Spirit,

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

6 Which he gave us freely through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 So that, having been given righteousness through grace, we might have a part in the heritage, the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)

so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)

8 This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

9 But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

10 A man whose opinions are not those of the church, after a first and second protest, is to be kept out of your society;

Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

11 Clearly he is in error and a sinner, being self-judged.

knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis: for it is my purpose to be there for the winter.

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

13 Send Zenas, the man of law, and Apollos on their journey with all care, so that they may be in need of nothing.

Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

14 And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

15 All who are with me send you their love. Give our love to our friends in the faith. Grace be with you all.

All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.