Titus

1Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work.

2To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious, but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men.

3For we ourselves also were some time unwise, incredulous, erring, slaves to divers desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4But when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared:

5Not by the works of justice, which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost;

6Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour:

7That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs, according to hope of life everlasting.

8It is a faithful saying: and these things I will have thee affirm constantly: that they, who believe in God, may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law. For they are unprofitable and vain.

10A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid:

11Knowing that he, that is such an one, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.

12When I shall send to thee Artemas or Tychicus, make haste to come unto me to Nicopolis. For there I have determined to winter.

13Send forward Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollo, with care, that nothing be wanting to them.

14And let our men also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses: that they be not unfruitful.

15All that are with me salute thee: salute them that love us in the faith. The grace of God be with you all. Amen.

Heirs of Grace

1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

3For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.

4But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

5He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birthand renewal by the Holy Spirit.

6This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

7so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Avoid Divisions

9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

10Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

11knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Final Remarks and Greetings

12As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

13Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

15All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.