Titus 3
1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarrelling,
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing courtesy to all people.
to be forbearing, and under all circumstances to show a gentle spirit in dealing with others, whoever they may be.
3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
There was, you remember, a time when we ourselves were foolish, disobedient, misled, slaves to all kinds of passions and vices, living in a spirit of malice and envy, detested ourselves and hating one another.
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward humankind appeared,
But, when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love for man were revealed, he saved us,
5 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 Holy Spirit,
not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but in fulfilment of his merciful purposes. He saved us by that Washing which was a New Birth to us, and by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit,
6 whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;
which he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of everlasting life. (aiōnios g166)
that, having been pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life. (aiōnios g166)
8 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;
How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
But have nothing to do with foolish discussions, or with genealogies, or with controversy, or disputes about the Law. They are useless and futile.
10 Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning;
If a man is causing divisions among you, after warning him once or twice, have nothing more to say to him.
11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.
You may be sure that such a man has forsaken the Truth and is in the wrong; he stands self-condemned.
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, join me as quickly as possible at Nicopolis, for I have arranged to spend the winter there.
13 Send Zenas, the Law scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
Do your best to help Zenas, the Teacher of the Law, and Apollos, on their way, and see that they want for nothing.
14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
All who are with me here send you their greeting. Give my greeting to our friends in the Faith. God bless you all.
