Tito 3
1 Amonéstales que se sujeten a los principados y potestades, que obedezcan, que estén aparejados a toda buena obra:
Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,
2 Que no digan mal de nadie, que no sean pendencieros, mas modestos, mostrando toda mansedumbre para con todos los hombres.
not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men.
3 Porque también éramos nosotros insensatos en otro tiempo, rebeldes, errados, sirviendo a concupiscencias y deleites diversos, viviendo en malicia y en envidia, aborrecibles, aborreciendo los unos a los otros:
For there was a time when we also were deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another.
4 Mas cuando se manifestó la bondad del Salvador nuestro Dios, y su amor para con los hombres,
But when the goodness of God our Saviour, and His love to man, dawned upon us, not in consequence of things which we,
5 No por las obras de justicia que nosotros habíamos hecho, mas por su misericordia, nos salvó por el lavamiento de la regeneración, y de la renovación del Espíritu Santo;
as righteous men, had done, but as the result of His own mercy He saved us by means of the bath of regeneration and the renewal of our natures by the Holy Spirit,
6 El cual derramó en nosotros ricamente por Jesu Cristo Salvador nuestro:
which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 Para que justificados por su gracia, seamos hechos herederos según la esperanza de la vida eterna. (aiōnios g166)
in order that having been declared righteous through His grace we might become heirs to the Life of the Ages in fulfilment of our hopes. (aiōnios g166)
8 Palabra fiel, y estas cosas quiero que afirmes constantemente: que los que creen a Dios, procuren sobresalir en buenas obras. Esto es lo bueno y lo útil para los hombres.
This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
9 Mas evita las cuestiones insensatas, y las genealogías, y las contenciones, y disputas sobre la ley; porque son sin provecho y vanas.
But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain.
10 Al hombre hereje, después de una y otra amonestación, deséchale:
After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;
11 Estando cierto que el tal es trastornado, y peca, siendo condenado de su propio juicio.
for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned.
12 Cuando enviare a ti a Artemas, o a Tíquico, dáte priesa en venir a mí a Nicópolis; porque allí he determinado de invernar.
After I have sent Artemas or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to pass the winter there.
13 A Zénas doctor de la ley, y a Apolo envía delante, procurando que nada les falte.
Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.
14 Aprendan asimismo los nuestros a sobresalir en buenas obras para los usos necesarios, porque no sean inútiles.
And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.
15 Todos los que están conmigo te saludan. Saluda a los que nos aman en la fe. La gracia sea con todos vosotros. Amén. A Tito, el cual fue el primer obispo ordenado para la iglesia de los Cretenses, escrita de Nicópolis de Macedonia.
Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.
