Titum 3
1 admone illos principibus et potestatibus subditos esse dicto oboedire ad omne opus bonum paratos esse
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 neminem blasphemare non litigiosos esse modestos omnem ostendentes mansuetudinem ad omnes homines
to be forbearing, and under all circumstances to show a gentle spirit in dealing with others, whoever they may be.
3 eramus enim et nos aliquando insipientes increduli errantes servientes desideriis et voluptatibus variis in malitia et invidia agentes odibiles odientes invicem
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 cum autem benignitas et humanitas apparuit salvatoris nostri Dei
But, when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love for man were revealed, he saved us,
5 non ex operibus iustitiae quae fecimus nos sed secundum suam misericordiam salvos nos fecit per lavacrum regenerationis et renovationis Spiritus Sancti
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 quem effudit in nos abunde per Iesum Christum salvatorem nostrum
which he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
that, having been pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life. (aiōnios g166)
8 fidelis sermo est et de his volo te confirmare ut curent bonis operibus praeesse qui credunt Deo haec sunt bona et utilia hominibus
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 stultas autem quaestiones et genealogias et contentiones et pugnas legis devita sunt enim inutiles et vanae
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 hereticum hominem post unam et secundam correptionem devita
If a man is causing divisions among you, after warning him once or twice, have nothing more to say to him.
11 sciens quia subversus est qui eiusmodi est et delinquit proprio iudicio condemnatus
You may be sure that such a man has forsaken the Truth and is in the wrong; he stands self-condemned.
12 cum misero ad te Arteman aut Tychicum festina ad me venire Nicopolim ibi enim statui hiemare
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 Zenan legis peritum et Apollo sollicite praemitte ut nihil illis desit
Do your best to help Zenas, the Teacher of the Law, and Apollos, on their way, and see that they want for nothing.
14 discant autem et nostri bonis operibus praeesse ad usus necessarios ut non sint infructuosi
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 salutant te qui mecum sunt omnes saluta qui nos amant in fide gratia Dei cum omnibus vobis amen
All who are with me here send you their greeting. Give my greeting to our friends in the Faith. God bless you all.
