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The Epistle of Paul to Titus

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- Chapter 3 -

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Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work.
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To speak evil of no man, not to be litigious, but gentle: shewing all mildness towards all men.
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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.
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But when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared:
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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;
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Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour:
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That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs, according to hope of life everlasting.
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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.

Avoid Divisions

(Romans 16:17–20)
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But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law. For they are unprofitable and vain.
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A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid:
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Knowing that he, that is such an one, is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned by his own judgment.

Final Remarks and Greetings

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When I shall send to thee Artemas or Tychicus, make haste to come unto me to Nicopolis. For there I have determined to winter.
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Send forward Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollo, with care, that nothing be wanting to them.
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And let our men also learn to excel in good works for necessary uses: that they be not unfruitful.
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All that are with me salute thee: salute them that love us in the faith. The grace of God be with you all. Amen.
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Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
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to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
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For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
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But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
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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,
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whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
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that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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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)
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but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
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knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

Final Remarks and Greetings

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When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.
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Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
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Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
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All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
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