Titus 3
1 Remind your hearers to respect and obey the Powers that be, to be ready for every kind of good work, to speak ill of no one, to avoid quarrelling,
Recuérdales que se sometan a gobernantes y autoridades, que estén preparados para toda obra buena,
2 to be forbearing, and under all circumstances to show a gentle spirit in dealing with others, whoever they may be.
que a nadie difamen, que sean apacibles, tolerantes, que muestren toda mansedumbre a todos [los] hombres.
3 There was, you remember, a time when we ourselves were foolish, disobedient, misled, slaves to all kinds of passions and vices, living in a spirit of malice and envy, detested ourselves and hating one another.
Porque nosotros también éramos en otro tiempo insensatos, desobedientes, extraviados. Éramos esclavos de deseos apasionados y placeres diversos, y vivíamos en malicia y envidia, aborrecibles y nos odiábamos unos a otros.
4 But, when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love for man were revealed, he saved us,
Pero cuando la bondad de Dios nuestro Salvador y [su] amor por la humanidad se manifestaron,
5 not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but in fulfilment of his merciful purposes. He saved us by that Washing which was a New Birth to us, and by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit,
nos salvó, no por obras que nosotros hicimos en justicia, sino según su misericordia, por medio del lavamiento de la regeneración y renovación del Espíritu Santo,
6 which he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
el cual derramó abundantemente en nosotros por medio de Jesucristo, nuestro Salvador,
7 that, having been pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life. (aiōnios g166)
para que, justificados por aquella gracia, seamos herederos según [la ]promesa de vida eterna. (aiōnios g166)
8 How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.
La Palabra es fiel. Con respecto a esto quiero insistirte con firmeza, para que los que creen en Dios estén preocupados por hacer buenas obras. Estas cosas son buenas y beneficiosas para los hombres.
9 But have nothing to do with foolish discussions, or with genealogies, or with controversy, or disputes about the Law. They are useless and futile.
Pero evita necedades, controversias, genealogías, contiendas y discusiones sobre cosas pertenecientes a la Ley, porque son peligrosas y vacías.
10 If a man is causing divisions among you, after warning him once or twice, have nothing more to say to him.
Rechaza al hombre que, después de una y otra amonestación, causa divisiones.
11 You may be sure that such a man has forsaken the Truth and is in the wrong; he stands self-condemned.
Sabes que se pervirtió y al ser condenado por sí mismo, peca.
12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, join me as quickly as possible at Nicopolis, for I have arranged to spend the winter there.
Cuando te envíe a Artemas o a Tíquico, haz todo esfuerzo por visitarme en Nicópolis, porque decidí pasar allí el invierno.
13 Do your best to help Zenas, the Teacher of the Law, and Apollos, on their way, and see that they want for nothing.
Encamina diligentemente a Zenas, el abogado, y a Apolos, para que nada les falte.
14 Let all our People learn to devote themselves to doing good, so as to meet the most pressing needs, and that their lives may not be unfruitful.
Aprendan también los nuestros a ocuparse en buenas obras para las necesidades urgentes a fin de que no se queden sin fruto.
15 All who are with me here send you their greeting. Give my greeting to our friends in the Faith. God bless you all.
Te saludan todos los que están conmigo. Saluda a los que nos aman en [la] fe. La gracia sea con todos ustedes.
