Titus 2:9-3:2

New International Version

⁹ Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,^(A) to try to please them, not to talk back to them, ¹⁰ and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior^(B) attractive.^(C)

¹¹ For the grace^(D) of God has appeared^(E) that offers salvation to all people.^{(F) 12} It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,^(G) and to live self-controlled,^(H) upright and godly lives^(I) in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing^(J) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,^{(K) 14} who gave himself for us^(L) to redeem us from all wickedness^(M) and to purify^(N) for himself a people that are his very own,^(O) eager to do what is good.^(P)

¹⁵ These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

Saved in Order to Do Good

3 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,^(Q) to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,^{(R) 2} to slander no one,^(S) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.