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 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 be defaming, no one, to be, averse to strife, considerate, shewing, all, meekness unto 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, 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.

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 graciousness and affection for man of our Saviour God, shone forth,

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 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.—

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 Saviour,

which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

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)

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, 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;

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, foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strife, and contentions about matters of law, avoid, 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 From a party-man, after a first and second admonition, excuse thyself;

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 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.

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 Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, do thou diligently set forward on their way, in order that, nothing, unto them, may be wanting.

Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.

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 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 they who are with me salute thee. Salute thou them who regard us with faithful affection. Favour, be with you all.

Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.