Titus 3
1 Be putting them in mind, unto rulerships, unto authorities, to be in submission, to be yielding to rule, for every good work, to be, prepared,
Remind them to subordinate themselves to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 To be defaming, no one, to be, averse to strife, considerate, shewing, all, meekness unto all men.
to slander no one, to be peaceable, gentle, demonstrating true humility to all men.
3 For, even we, used, at one time, to be—thoughtless, unyielding, deceived, in servitude unto manifold covetings and pleasures, in malice and envy, leading on, detestable, hating one another.
Because we ourselves were also foolish at one time, disobedient, being deceived, being enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, detestable, hating one another.
4 But, when, the graciousness and affection for man of our Saviour God, shone forth,
But when the kindness of our Savior God and His love toward mankind manifested itself,
5 Not by works which we had done in righteousness, but, according to his mercy, he saved us—through means of the bathing of a new birth, and the moulding anew of Holy Spirit.—
He saved us—not because of righteous deeds that we ourselves had done but according to His mercy, by means of the bath of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
6 Which he poured on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour,
whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 In order that, having been declared righteous by his favour, we should be made inheritors, according to hope, of life age-abiding. (aiōnios g166)
so that having been justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
8 Faithful, the saying! And, concerning these things, I am minded that thou be strongly affirming, in order that they who have believed God may be careful to be forward, in noble works. These things, are honourable, and profitable unto men;
The above is a trustworthy statement and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be concerned to take the lead in good works. These things are good and profitable for mankind.
9 But, foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strife, and contentions about matters of law, avoid, for they are unprofitable and vain.
But avoid foolish arguments and genealogies and contentions and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and useless.
10 From a party-man, after a first and second admonition, excuse thyself;
Excommunicate a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
11 Knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.
knowing that such a person has been perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned.
12 As soon as I shall send Artemus unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come to me unto Nicopolis; for, there, have I determined to winter.
As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to spend the winter there.
13 Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, do thou diligently set forward on their way, in order that, nothing, unto them, may be wanting.
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way without delay, that they may lack nothing.
14 Moreover, let our own learn to be forward, in honourable works, for the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.
And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet pressing needs, that they not be unfruitful.
15 All they who are with me salute thee. Salute thou them who regard us with faithful affection. Favour, be with you all.
All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
