11 For the grace of God has appeared with salvation[a] for all people,(A) 12 instructing us to deny godlessness(B) and worldly lusts(C) and to live in a sensible, righteous,(D) and godly(E) way in the present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope(F) and appearing of the glory(G) of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14 He gave Himself for us(H) to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession,(I) eager to do good works.

15 Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard[b] you.

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:11 Or appeared, bringing salvation; or appeared with saving power
  2. Titus 2:15 Or despise

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

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

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