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Titus 3

Hebrew Names Version HNV

1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to every good work,

2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

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 Ruach HaKodesh,

6 which he poured out on us richly, through Yeshua the Messiah, 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.

15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amein.

The Message Bible MSG

1 Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand

2 No insults, no fights. God's people should be bighearted and courteous.

3 It wasn't so long ago that we ourselves were stupid and stubborn, dupes of sin, ordered every which way by our glands, going around with a chip on our shoulder, hated and hating back.

4 But when God, our kind and loving Savior God, stepped in,

5 he saved us from all that. It was all his doing; we had nothing to do with it. He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit.

6 Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously.

7 God's gift has restored our relationship with him and given us back our lives. And there's more life to come - an eternity of life!

8 You can count on this.

9 Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere.

10 Warn a quarrelsome person once or twice, but then be done with him.

11 It's obvious that such a person is out of line, rebellious against God. By persisting in divisiveness he cuts himself off.

12 As soon as I send either Artemas or Tychicus to you, come immediately and meet me in Nicopolis. I've decided to spend the winter there.

13 Give Zenas the lawyer and Apollos a hearty send-off. Take good care of them.

14 Our people have to learn to be diligent in their work so that all necessities are met (especially among the needy) and they don't end up with nothing to show for their lives.

15 All here want to be remembered to you. Say hello to our friends in the faith. Grace to all of you.