Titus 3
1 Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, to be ready to every good work,
Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be quarrelsome—gentle, showing all meekness to all men,
not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.
3 for we, also, were once thoughtless, disobedient, led astray, serving manifold desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, odious—hating one another;
For there was a time when we also were deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another.
4 and when the kindness and the love to men of God our Savior appeared
But when the goodness of God our Saviour, and His love to man, dawned upon us, not in consequence of things which we,
5 (not by works that [are] in righteousness that we did but according to His kindness), He saved us, through a bathing of regeneration, and a renewing of the Holy Spirit,
as righteous men, had done, but as the result of His own mercy He saved us by means of the bath of regeneration and the renewal of our natures by the Holy Spirit,
6 which He poured on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior,
which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 that having been declared righteous by His grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of continuous life. (aiōnios g166)
in order that having been declared righteous through His grace we might become heirs to the Life of the Ages in fulfilment of our hopes. (aiōnios g166)
8 The word [is] steadfast; and concerning these things I intend you to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works—who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,
This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
9 but stand away from foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law—for they are unprofitable and vain.
But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain.
10 Reject a heretical man, after a first and second admonition,
After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;
11 having known that he has been subverted who [is] such, and sins, being self-condemned.
for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned.
12 When I will send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
After I have sent Artemas or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to pass the winter there.
13 Diligently send forth Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, that nothing to them may be lacking,
Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.
14 and let them learn—ours also—to be leading in good works to the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.
15 All those with me greet you. Greet those cherishing us in faith. The grace [is] with you all!
Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.
