Titus 3 Geneva Bible (1599)
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- Original 16th-century spelling.
1 Pvt them in remembrance that they bee subiect to the Principalities and powers, and that they bee obedient, and ready to euery good woorke,
1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 That they speake euill of no man, that they be no fighters, but soft, shewing all meekenesse vnto all men.
2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
3 For wee our selues also were in times past vnwise, disobedient, deceiued, seruing the lustes and diuers pleasures, liuing in maliciousnes and enuie, hatefull, and 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.
4 But when that bountifulnesse and that loue of God our Sauiour toward man appeared,
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
5 Not by the woorkes of righteousnesse, which we had done, but according to his mercie he saued vs, by the washing of the newe birth, and the renewing of the holy Ghost,
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,
6 Which he shed on vs aboundantly, through Iesus Christ our Sauiour,
6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7 That we, being iustified by his grace, should be made heires according to the hope of eternall life.
7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a true saying, and these thinges I will thou shouldest affirme, that they which haue beleeued God, might be carefull to shewe foorth good woorkes. These things are good and profitable vnto men.
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;
9 But stay foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and brawlings about the Lawe: for they are vnprofitable and vaine.
9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10 Reiect him that is an heretike, after once or twise admonition,
10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
11 Knowing that hee that is such, is peruerted, and sinneth, being damned of his owne selfe.
11 knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
12 When I shall send Artemas vnto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to mee vnto Nicopolis: for I haue determined there to winter.
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
13 Bring Zenas the expounder of the Lawe, and Apollos on their iourney diligently, that they lacke nothing.
13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
14 And let ours also learne to shewe foorth good woorkes for necessary vses, that they be not vnfruitfull.
14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
15 All that are with mee, salute thee. Greete them that loue vs in the faith. Grace bee with you all, Amen. ‘To Titus, elect the first bishoppe of the Church of the Cretians, written from Nicopolis in Macedonia.’
15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
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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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