Titus 3

1 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,

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

2 not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.

to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

3 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.

For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

4 But when the goodness of God our Saviour, and His love to man, dawned upon us, not in consequence of things which we,

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

5 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,

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

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

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 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)

so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)

8 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.

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

9 But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain.

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

10 After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;

Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

11 for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned.

knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

12 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.

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

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

Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

14 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.

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

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

All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.