Titus 3

Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to slander no one, to be peaceable and gentle, showing all meekness toward all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for humanity appeared, he saved us, not by works done by us in righteousness, but according to his mercy, through the washing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out richly upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist firmly on these things, so that those who have believed God may take care to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and beneficial for people. But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, strife, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and empty. Reject a divisive person after a first and second admonition, knowing that such a person is warped and is sinning, being self-condemned. When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, make every effort to come to me in Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. Diligently send Zenas the expert in law and Apollos on their way, so that they lack nothing. Let our people also learn to devote themselves to good works for pressing needs, so that they may not be unfruitful. All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.

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