King James Version KJV
New Revised Standard NRS
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
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Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
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to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.
3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
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For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another.
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
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But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
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he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
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This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
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The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.
9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
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After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,
11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
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since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
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When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
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Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and see that they lack nothing.
14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
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And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.
15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. [It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.]
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All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
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New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.