Parallel Bible results for "titus 3:4-14"

Titus 3:4-14

World English Bible WEB

4 But when the kindness of God, our Savior, and his love toward man, appeared,

5 not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

6 which he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ, our Savior;

7 that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning;

11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.

12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

13 Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing may be lacking for them.

14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

New International Version NIV

4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,

5 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,

6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

8 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.

9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.

11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

12 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.

13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need.

14 Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.