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 them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be 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 speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing courtesy to all people.

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 we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, 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 toward humankind 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,

not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Rukha d'Qudsha,

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

whom he poured out on us richly, through Yeshua Meshikha 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)

that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of everlasting 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 faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable for 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 shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

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 person after a first and second warning;

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

knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being 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.

When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined 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.

Send Zenas, the Law scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

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

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may 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 greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.