Titus 3

₁Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, ₂to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. ₃For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. ₄But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, ₅he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, ₆whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, ₇so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. ₈The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. ₉But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. ₁₀As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, ₁₁knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

₁₂When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. ₁₃Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. ₁₄And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.

₁₅All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith.

Grace be with you all.