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Titus 3

New Living Translation NLT

1 Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.

2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.

4 But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,

5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.

6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.

7 Because of his grace he declared us righteous and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.

8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.

9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.

10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.

11 For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.

12 I am planning to send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to stay there for the winter.

13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need.

14 Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.

15 Everybody here sends greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers—all who love us. May God’s grace be with you all.

Common English Bible CEB

1 Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities. They should be obedient and ready to do every good thing.

2 They shouldn't speak disrespectfully about anyone, but they should be peaceful, kind, and show complete courtesy toward everyone.

3 We were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, and slaves to our desires and various pleasures too. We were spending our lives in evil behavior and jealousy. We were disgusting, and we hated other people.

4 But "when God our savior's kindness and love appeared,

5 he saved us because of his mercy, not because of righteous things we had done. He did it through the washing of new birth and the renewing by the Holy Spirit,

6 which God poured out upon us generously through Jesus Christ our savior.

7 So, since we have been made righteous by his grace, we can inherit the hope for eternal life."

8 This saying is reliable. And I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God might give careful attention to doing good. These things are good and useful for everyone.

9 Avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, and fights about the Law, because they are useless and worthless.

10 After a first and second warning, have nothing more to do with a person who causes conflict,

11 because you know that someone like this is twisted and sinful—so they condemn themselves.

12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, try to come to me in Nicopolis, because I've decided to spend the winter there.

13 Help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with enthusiasm so that they won't need anything.

14 But our people should also learn to devote themselves to doing good in order to meet pressing needs so they aren't unproductive.

15 Everyone with me greets you; greet those who love us faithfully. Grace be with all of you.