Titus 3

1 Be putting them in mind, unto rulerships, unto authorities, to be in submission, to be yielding to rule, for every good work, to be, prepared,

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

2 To be defaming, no one, to be, averse to strife, considerate, shewing, all, meekness unto all men.

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing courtesy to all people.

3 For, even we, used, at one time, to be—thoughtless, unyielding, deceived, in servitude unto manifold covetings and pleasures, in malice and envy, leading on, detestable, hating one another.

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, the graciousness and affection for man of our Saviour God, shone forth,

But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward humankind appeared,

5 Not by works which we had done in righteousness, but, according to his mercy, he saved us—through means of the bathing of a new birth, and the moulding anew of Holy Spirit.—

not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

6 Which he poured on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour,

whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

7 In order that, having been declared righteous by his favour, we should be made inheritors, according to hope, of life age-abiding. (aiōnios g166)

that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of everlasting life. (aiōnios g166)

8 Faithful, the saying! And, concerning these things, I am minded that thou be strongly affirming, in order that they who have believed God may be careful to be forward, in noble works. These things, are honourable, and profitable unto men;

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable for people;

9 But, foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strife, and contentions about matters of law, avoid, for they are unprofitable and vain.

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

10 From a party-man, after a first and second admonition, excuse thyself;

Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning;

11 Knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.

knowing that such a one is perverted, and sins, being self-condemned.

12 As soon as I shall send Artemus unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come to me unto Nicopolis; for, there, have I determined to winter.

When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

13 Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, do thou diligently set forward on their way, in order that, nothing, unto them, may be wanting.

Send Zenas, the Law scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

14 Moreover, let our own learn to be forward, in honourable works, for the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

15 All they who are with me salute thee. Salute thou them who regard us with faithful affection. Favour, be with you all.

All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.