Titus 3

¹ Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, Fathers

² to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

³ For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

⁴ But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

⁵ 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, CCC

⁶ whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior; CCC

⁷ that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. CCC

⁸ 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;

⁹ but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

¹⁰ Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning, Fathers

¹¹ knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

¹² When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

¹³ Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

¹⁴ Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

¹⁵ All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

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

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

³ For 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.

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

⁵ Not 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. CCC

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

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

⁸ It 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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