Titus 3:1-15.
Titus 3.1-15
Doing Helpful Things
Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be
rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful and not
say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.
We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of
all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone
hated us, and we hated everyone. God our Savior showed us how good and
kind he is. He saved us because of his mercy, and not because of any
good things that we have done. God washed us by the power of the Holy
Spirit. He gave us new birth and a fresh beginning. God sent Jesus
Christ our Savior to give us his Spirit.
Jesus treated us much better than we deserve. He made us acceptable to
God and gave us the hope of eternal life.
This message is certainly true.
These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to
insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God
will be sure to do good deeds. But don't have anything to do with
stupid arguments about ancestors. And stay away from disagreements and
quarrels about the Law of Moses. Such arguments are useless and
senseless. Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don't have anything
else to do with them. You know that their minds are twisted, and
their own sins show how guilty they are.
Personal Instructions and Greetings
I plan to send Artemas or Tychicus to you. After he arrives, please
try your best to meet me at Nicopolis. I have decided to spend the
winter there. When Zenas the lawyer and Apollos get ready to leave,
help them as much as you can, so they won't have need of anything. Our
people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and
worthwhile. Greetings to you from everyone here. Greet all of our
friends who share in our faith. I pray that the Lord will be kind to
all of you!"
God bless you.
Doing Helpful Things
Remind your people to obey the rulers and authorities and not to be
rebellious. They must always be ready to do something helpful and not
say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.
We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of
all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone
hated us, and we hated everyone. God our Savior showed us how good and
kind he is. He saved us because of his mercy, and not because of any
good things that we have done. God washed us by the power of the Holy
Spirit. He gave us new birth and a fresh beginning. God sent Jesus
Christ our Savior to give us his Spirit.
Jesus treated us much better than we deserve. He made us acceptable to
God and gave us the hope of eternal life.
This message is certainly true.
These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to
insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God
will be sure to do good deeds. But don't have anything to do with
stupid arguments about ancestors. And stay away from disagreements and
quarrels about the Law of Moses. Such arguments are useless and
senseless. Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don't have anything
else to do with them. You know that their minds are twisted, and
their own sins show how guilty they are.
Personal Instructions and Greetings
I plan to send Artemas or Tychicus to you. After he arrives, please
try your best to meet me at Nicopolis. I have decided to spend the
winter there. When Zenas the lawyer and Apollos get ready to leave,
help them as much as you can, so they won't have need of anything. Our
people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and
worthwhile. Greetings to you from everyone here. Greet all of our
friends who share in our faith. I pray that the Lord will be kind to
all of you!"
God bless you.
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