Titus · Bible in Basic English
Titus 3 Bible in Basic English
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1 Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,
1 AMONÉSTALES que se sujeten á los príncipes y potestades, que obedezcan, que estén prontos á toda buena obra.
2 To say no evil of any man, not to be fighters, to give way to others, to be gentle in behaviour to all men.
2 Que á nadie infamen, que no sean pendencieros, [sino] modestos, mostrando toda mansedumbre para con todos los hombres.
3 For in the past we were foolish, hard in heart, turned from the true way, servants of evil desires and pleasures, living in bad feeling and envy, hated and hating one another.
3 Porque también éramos nosotros necios en otro tiempo, rebeldes, extraviados, sirviendo á concupiscencias y deleites diversos, viviendo en malicia y en envidia, aborrecibles, aborreciendo los unos á los otros.
4 But when the mercy of God our Saviour, and his love to man was seen,
4 Mas cuando se manifestó la bondad de Dios nuestro Salvador, y su amor para con los hombres,
5 Not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but in the measure of his mercy, he gave us salvation, through the washing of the new birth and the giving of new life in the Holy Spirit,
5 No por obras de justicia que nosotros habíamos hecho, mas por su misericordia nos salvó, por el lavacro de la regeneración, y de la renovación del Espíritu Santo;
6 Which he gave us freely through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
6 El cual derramó en nosotros abundantemente por Jesucristo nuestro Salvador,
7 So that, having been given righteousness through grace, we might have a part in the heritage, the hope of eternal life.
7 Para que, justificados por su gracia, seamos hechos herederos según la esperanza de la vida eterna.
8 This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;
8 Palabra fiel, y estas cosas quiero que afirmes, para que los que creen á Dios procuren gobernarse en buenas obras. Estas cosas son buenas y útiles á los hombres.
9 But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.
9 Mas las cuestiones necias, y genealogías, y contenciones, y debates acerca de la ley, evita; porque son sin provecho y vanas.
10 A man whose opinions are not those of the church, after a first and second protest, is to be kept out of your society;
10 Rehusa hombre hereje, después de una y otra amonestación;
11 Clearly he is in error and a sinner, being self-judged.
11 Estando cierto que el tal es trastornado, y peca, siendo condenado de su propio juicio.
12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis: for it is my purpose to be there for the winter.
12 Cuando enviare á ti á Artemas, ó á Tichîco, procura venir á mí, á Nicópolis: porque allí he determinado invernar.
13 Send Zenas, the man of law, and Apollos on their journey with all care, so that they may be in need of nothing.
13 A Zenas doctor de la ley, y á Apolos, envía delante, procurando que nada les falte.
14 And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.
14 Y aprendan asimismo los nuestros á gobernarse en buenas obras para los usos necesarios, para que no sean sin fruto.
15 All who are with me send you their love. Give our love to our friends in the faith. Grace be with you all.
15 Todos los que están conmigo te saludan. Saluda á los que nos aman en la fe. La gracia sea con todos vosotros. Amén. A Tito, el cual fué el primer obispo ordenado á la iglesia de los Cretenses, escrita de Nicópolis de Macedonia.
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Artemas
One whom Paul planned to send to Titus in Crete, or Tychicus, so Titus could come to Paul at Nicopolis.
Cited in the guide: Titus 3:12
Zenas
A lawyer whom Paul asks Titus to send on his way with Apollos, supplied with everything they need.
Cited in the guide: Titus 3:13
Cross references (15)
Related passages for each verse, from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as collected and ranked by readers at OpenBible.info.
- 1 Romans 13:1–7; 1 Peter 2:13–17; Ecclesiastes 10:4; Galatians 6:9–10; Proverbs 24:21
- 2 Ephesians 4:31; 2 Timothy 2:24–25; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:12–13; 1 Timothy 3:3
- 3 Ephesians 2:1–3; Colossians 1:21; Romans 6:17; Colossians 3:7; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11
- 4 Ephesians 2:4–10; Titus 2:10–11; 1 Timothy 4:10; Romans 5:20–21; Romans 2:4
- 5 Ephesians 2:8–9; 2 Timothy 1:9; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 3:21
- 6 Joel 2:28; Romans 5:5; Acts 10:45; Ezekiel 36:25; Isaiah 44:3
- 7 Romans 8:17; Titus 2:11; Romans 3:24; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Titus 1:2
- 8 Titus 3:14; Titus 2:14; Titus 1:9; Psalm 16:2–3; Titus 3:1
- 9 2 Timothy 2:14; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Timothy 2:23; Titus 1:14; 2 Timothy 2:16
- 10 Romans 16:17; 2 John 10; Matthew 18:15–17; 2 Timothy 3:5; 2 Thessalonians 3:14
- 11 Hebrews 10:26; Luke 19:22; John 3:18; Matthew 25:26–28; Acts 15:24
- 12 2 Timothy 4:9; Acts 20:4; 2 Timothy 4:21; 1 Corinthians 16:8–9; 2 Timothy 4:12
- 13 Acts 18:24; 3 John 6–8; Matthew 22:35; Acts 28:10; Luke 7:30
- 14 Colossians 1:10; Titus 3:8; Matthew 7:19; Philippians 1:11; Luke 13:6–9
- 15 Colossians 4:18; 2 John 1–2; Ephesians 6:23–24; Galatians 5:6; 1 Timothy 1:2
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