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Titus 3

New Revised Standard NRS

1 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 one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show every courtesy to everyone.

3 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 when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,

5 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 This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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

8 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 stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

10 After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,

11 since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

12 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 Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and see that they lack nothing.

14 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 who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.

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.