11 For the grace of God has (A)appeared, [a](B)bringing salvation to all men, 12 [b]instructing us to deny ungodliness and (C)worldly desires and (D)to live sensibly, righteously and godly (E)in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the (F)appearing of the glory of [c](G)our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14 who (H)gave Himself for us (I)to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to (J)purify for Himself a (K)people for His own possession, (L)zealous for good deeds.

15 These things speak and (M)exhort and (N)reprove with all [d]authority. (O)Let no one disregard you.

Godly Living

(P)Remind them (Q)to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be (R)ready for every good deed, to malign no one, (S)to be peaceable, (T)gentle, (U)showing every consideration for all men.

Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:11 Or to all men, bringing
  2. Titus 2:12 Or disciplining
  3. Titus 2:13 Or the great God and our Savior
  4. Titus 2:15 Lit command

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.

Saved in Order to Do Good

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities,(N) to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,(O) to slander no one,(P) to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.