New Testament · Titus

Titus 3

Heirs of Grace

1Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities^a, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, 2to slander no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men.

3For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.^b

4But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,^c 5He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness^d, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the holy^e spirit^f, 6whom He poured out upon us richly through Yeshua Messiah our Savior, 7so that being justified by His grace^g we would be made heirs according to the hope^h of eternal lifeⁱ. 8This is a trustworthy word^j; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

Avoid Divisions

(Romans 16:17–20)

9But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about law^k, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

10Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, 11knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned^l.

Final Remarks and Greetings

12When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13Diligently help Zenas the lawyer^m and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. 14Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.

15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love as friendsⁿ us in the faith. grace be with you all. Amen.