Titum 3
1 Admone illos principibus, et potestatibus subditos esse, dicto obedire, ad omne opus bonum paratos esse:
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
2 neminem blasphemare, non litigiosos esse, sed modestos, omnem ostendentes mansuetudinem ad omnes homines.
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility towards all men.
3 Eramus enim aliquando et nos insipientes, increduli, errantes, servientes desideriis, et voluptatibus variis, in malitia et invidia agentes, odibiles, odientes invicem.
For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4 Cum autem benignitas, et humanitas apparuit Salvatoris nostri Dei:
But when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love towards mankind appeared,
5 non ex operibus iustitiæ, quæ fecimus nos, sed secundum suam misericordiam salvos nos fecit per lavacrum regenerationis, et renovationis Spiritus Sancti,
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 quem effudit in nos abunde per Iesum Christum Salvatorem nostrum:
whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (aiōnios g166)
8 Fidelis sermo est: et de his volo te confirmare: ut curent bonis operibus præesse qui credunt Deo. Hæc sunt bona, et utilia hominibus.
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 Stultas autem quæstiones, et genealogias, et contentiones, et pugnas legis devita. Sunt enim inutiles, et vanæ.
but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10 Hæreticum hominem post unam, et secundam correptionem devita:
Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
11 sciens quia subversus est, qui eiusmodi est, et delinquit, cum sit proprio iudicio condemnatus.
knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.
12 Cum misero ad te Artemam, aut Tychicum, festina ad me venire Nicopolim: ibi enim statui hiemare.
When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
13 Zenam legisperitum, et Apollo solicite præmitte, ut nihil illis desit.
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
14 Discant autem et nostri bonis operibus præesse ad usus necessarios: ut non sint infructuosi.
Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
15 Salutant te qui mecum sunt omnes: saluta eos, qui nos amant in fide. Gratia Dei cum omnibus vobis. Amen.
All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
