Titus 3
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- 1Remind them to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, and to be ready for every good work.
- 2They should not speak evil of anyone, nor be quarrelsome, but be gentle, showing all meekness to everyone.
- 3For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
- 4But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared to mankind,
- 5not because of righteous deeds we had done, but because of his mercy he saved us, through the washing of new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
- 6which he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.
- 7So that, being justified by his grace, we could become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
- 8This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to affirm these things constantly, so that those who have believed in God will be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and beneficial for people.
- 9But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and useless.
- 10Reject a person who is a heretic after giving them a first and second warning.
- 11Knowing that such a person is subverted and sins, being self-condemned.
- 12Once I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come meet me in Nicopolis, because I've decided to spend the winter there.
- 13Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey. Make sure they have everything they need.
- 14Our people should also learn to maintain good works for necessary purposes, so that they are not unfruitful.
- 15Everyone here with me sends their greetings. Give our greetings to those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.