Parallel Bible results for "titus 3:1-2"

Titus 3:1-2

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1 Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand
1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
2 No insults, no fights. God's people should be bighearted and courteous.
2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
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