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Titus 3 :: New International Version (NIV)

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Saved in Order to Do Good

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:1 - Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:2 - to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:3 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:4 - But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:6 - whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:7 - so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:8 - This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:9 - But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:10 - Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:11 - You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

Final Remarks

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:12 - As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:13 - Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:14 - Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.
Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:15 - Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
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