Titus 3 Free Bible Version
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1 Remind them to follow what rulers tell them to do, and to obey authorities. They should always be ready to do what is good.
1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
1 Ὑπομίμνησκε αὐτοὺς ἀρχαῖς [καὶ] ἐξουσίαις ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν, πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι,
2 They should not speak badly about anyone, and they should not be argumentative. Tell them to show gentleness and kindness to everyone.
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
2 μηδένα βλασφημεῖν, ἀμάχους εἶναι, ἐπιεικεῖς, πᾶσαν ἐνδεικνυμένους πρᾳότητα πρὸς πάντας ἀνθρώπους.
3 For there was a time when we too were foolish and disobedient. We were deceived and slaves to various desires and pleasures. We lived wicked lives full of jealousy, hateful people hating one another.
3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
3 Ἦμεν γάρ ποτε καὶ ἡμεῖς ἀνόητοι, ἀπειθεῖς, πλανώμενοι, δουλεύοντες ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις, ἐν κακίᾳ καὶ φθόνῳ διάγοντες, στυγητοί, μισοῦντες ἀλλήλους·
4 But when the goodness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us,
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
4 ὅτε δὲ ἡ χρηστότης καὶ ἡ φιλανθρωπία ἐπεφάνη τοῦ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν Θεοῦ,
5 not because of anything good that we've done, but because of his mercy. He did this through the cleansing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
5 not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
5 οὐκ ἐξ ἔργων τῶν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ ὧν ἐποιήσαμεν ἡμεῖς, ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὸν αὐτοῦ ἔλεον ἔσωσεν ἡμᾶς διὰ λουτροῦ παλιγγενεσίας καὶ ἀνακαινώσεως Πνεύματος Ἁγίου,
6 which he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior.
6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
6 οὗ ἐξέχεεν ἐφ᾽ ἡμᾶς πλουσίως διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τοῦ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν,
7 Now that we are set right by his grace we have become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
7 ἵνα δικαιωθέντες τῇ ἐκείνου χάριτι κληρονόμοι γενώμεθα κατ᾽ ἐλπίδα ζωῆς αἰωνίου.
8 You can trust what I'm saying, and I want you to emphasize these instructions so that those who trust in God will think seriously about them and continue to do good. They are excellent and helpful for everyone.
8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
8 Πιστὸς ὁ λόγος· καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι, ἵνα φροντίζωσι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες τῷ Θεῷ. ταῦτά ἐστι τὰ καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις·
9 Avoid pointless discussions, and obsessions about ancestry. Don't get into arguments, and avoid fights over the Jewish laws—they're useless and don't help at all.
9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
9 μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔρεις καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο· εἰσὶ γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι.
10 Warn someone who is divisive once, and then again—after that don't pay them any attention,
10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
10 αἱρετικὸν ἄνθρωπον μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν παραιτοῦ,
11 realizing that they're perverse and sinful and have condemned themselves.
11 knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
11 εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος.
12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, try and come to me at Nicopolis because I'm planning to spend the winter there.
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
12 Ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρός σε ἢ Τυχικόν, σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν πρός με εἰς Νικόπολιν· ἐκεῖ γὰρ κέκρικα παραχειμάσαι.
13 Do all you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that they have everything they need.
13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
13 Ζηνᾶν τὸν νομικὸν καὶ Ἀπολλὼ σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον, ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ.
14 May our people learn the habit of doing good in providing for the daily needs of others. They need to be productive!
14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
14 μανθανέτωσαν δὲ καὶ οἱ ἡμέτεροι καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας, ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι.
15 Everyone here with me sends their greetings. Give our best wishes to those who love us, those who trust in God. May grace be with you all.
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
15 Ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ πάντες. ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει. Ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν· ἀμήν.
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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)
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- 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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