Titus 3

1 Remind them to follow what rulers tell them to do, and to obey authorities. They should always be ready to do what is good.

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

2 They should not speak badly about anyone, and they should not be argumentative. Tell them to show gentleness and kindness to everyone.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, shewing all meekness toward all men.

3 For 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.

For we also were aforetime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

4 But when the goodness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us,

But when the kindness of God our Saviour, and his love toward man, appeared,

5 not 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,

not by works [done] in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost,

6 which he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.

which he poured out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

7 Now that we are set right by his grace we have become heirs having the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)

that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)

8 You 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.

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they which have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

9 Avoid 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.

but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

10 Warn someone who is divisive once, and then again—after that don't pay them any attention,

A man that is heretical after a first and second admonition refuse;

11 realizing that they're perverse and sinful and have condemned themselves.

knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.

12 As 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.

When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.

13 Do all you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that they have everything they need.

Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

14 May our people learn the habit of doing good in providing for the daily needs of others. They need to be productive!

And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

15 Everyone 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.

All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.