Titus
3
- Remind the people to be subject to rulers
and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
- to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate,
and to show true humility toward all men.
- At one time we too were foolish, disobedient,
deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in
malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
- But when the kindness and love of God our
Savior appeared,
- he saved us, not because of righteous things
we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of
rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
- whom he poured out on us generously through
Jesus Christ our Savior,
- so that, having been justified by his grace,
we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
- This is a trustworthy saying. And I want
you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful
to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and
profitable for everyone.
- But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies
and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and
useless.
- Warn a divisive person once, and then warn
him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him.
- You may be sure that such a man is warped
and sinful; he is self-condemned.
- As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to
you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter
there.
- Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer
and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need.
- Our people must learn to devote themselves
to doing what is good, in order that they may provide for daily necessities
and not live unproductive lives.
- Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet
those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
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