Titus 3
1 Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto 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 man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, shewing all meekness toward 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 aforetime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, 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 But when the kindness of God our Saviour, and his love toward man, 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 [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,
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 out upon us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal 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 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:
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 shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the 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 A man that is heretical after a first and second admonition refuse;
After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;
11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, 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 shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.
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 Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.
14 And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not 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 that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.
