The Epistle of Paul to Titus

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- Chapter 3 -

Pvt them in remembrance that they bee subiect to the Principalities and powers, and that they bee obedient, and ready to euery good woorke,

That they speake euill of no man, that they be no fighters, but soft, shewing all meekenesse vnto all men.

For wee our selues also were in times past vnwise, disobedient, deceiued, seruing the lustes and diuers pleasures, liuing in maliciousnes and enuie, hatefull, and hating one another:

But when that bountifulnesse and that loue of God our Sauiour toward man appeared,

Not by the woorkes of righteousnesse, which we had done, but according to his mercie he saued vs, by the washing of the newe birth, and the renewing of the holy Ghost,

Which he shed on vs aboundantly, through Iesus Christ our Sauiour,

That we, being iustified by his grace, should be made heires according to the hope of eternall life.

This is a true saying, and these thinges I will thou shouldest affirme, that they which haue beleeued God, might be carefull to shewe foorth good woorkes. These things are good and profitable vnto men.

Avoid Divisions

(Romans 16:17–20)

But stay foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and brawlings about the Lawe: for they are vnprofitable and vaine.

Reiect him that is an heretike, after once or twise admonition,

Knowing that hee that is such, is peruerted, and sinneth, being damned of his owne selfe.

Final Remarks and Greetings

When I shall send Artemas vnto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to mee vnto Nicopolis: for I haue determined there to winter.

Bring Zenas the expounder of the Lawe, and Apollos on their iourney diligently, that they lacke nothing.

And let ours also learne to shewe foorth good woorkes for necessary vses, that they be not vnfruitfull.

All that are with mee, salute thee. Greete them that loue vs in the faith. Grace bee with you all, Amen. To Titus, elect the first bishoppe of the Church of the Cretians, written from Nicopolis in Macedonia.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;

that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

Avoid Divisions

(Romans 16:17–20)

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,

knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

Final Remarks and Greetings

When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, 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. Amen.