Titus 3
New Living Translation
Do What Is Good
3 Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. 2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. 4 But—
When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, 5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.[a] 6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. 7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees[b] or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time. 10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. 11 For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.
Paul’s Final Remarks and Greetings
12 I am planning to send either Artemas or Tychicus to you. As soon as one of them arrives, do your best to meet me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to stay there for the winter. 13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need. 14 Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.
15 Everybody here sends greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers—all who love us.
May God’s grace be with you all.
Titus 3
New American Standard Bible
Godly Living
3 (A)Remind them (B)to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be (C)ready for every good deed, 2 to slander no one, (D)not to be contentious, to be (E)gentle, (F)showing every consideration for all people. 3 (G)For we too were once foolish, (H)disobedient, (I)deceived, (J)enslaved to (K)various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in (L)malice and (M)envy, hateful, hating one another. 4 But when the (N)kindness of (O)God our Savior and His love for mankind (P)appeared, 5 (Q)He saved us, (R)not on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but (S)in accordance with His mercy, by the (T)washing of regeneration and (U)renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6 (V)whom He (W)richly poured out upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that being justified by His grace we would be made (X)heirs [a]according to the hope of eternal life. 8 (Y)This statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I (Z)want you to speak confidently, so that those who have (AA)believed God will be careful to (AB)engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people. 9 But (AC)avoid (AD)foolish controversies and (AE)genealogies and strife and (AF)disputes about the Law, for they are (AG)useless and worthless. 10 (AH)Reject a [b](AI)divisive person (AJ)after a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a person has (AK)deviated from what is right and is sinning, being self-condemned.
Personal Concerns
12 When I send Artemas or (AL)Tychicus to you, (AM)make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to (AN)spend the winter there. 13 Diligently help Zenas the (AO)lawyer and (AP)Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. 14 (AQ)Our people must also learn to (AR)engage in good [c]deeds to meet (AS)pressing needs, so that they will not be (AT)unproductive.
15 (AU)All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us (AV)in the faith.
(AW)Grace be with you all.
Footnotes
- Titus 3:7 Or of eternal life according to hope
- Titus 3:10 Or factious
- Titus 3:14 Or occupations
Tito 3
La Biblia de las Américas
La base de la salvación
3 Recuérdales (A) que estén sujetos a los gobernantes(B), a las autoridades; que sean obedientes, que estén preparados para toda buena obra(C); 2 que no injurien a nadie, que no sean contenciosos(D), sino amables(E), mostrando toda consideración para con todos los hombres(F). 3 Porque nosotros también en otro tiempo éramos necios(G), desobedientes(H), extraviados(I), esclavos(J) de deleites y placeres diversos(K), viviendo en malicia(L) y envidia(M), aborrecibles y odiándonos unos a otros. 4 Pero cuando se manifestó(N) la bondad(O) de Dios nuestro Salvador(P), y su amor hacia la humanidad, 5 Él nos salvó(Q), no por obras de[a] justicia que nosotros hubiéramos hecho(R), sino conforme a su misericordia(S), por medio del lavamiento de la regeneración(T) y la renovación por el Espíritu Santo(U), 6 que Él derramó sobre nosotros(V) abundantemente por medio de Jesucristo(W) nuestro Salvador, 7 para que justificados por su gracia fuésemos hechos herederos(X) según la esperanza de la vida eterna[b]. 8 Palabra fiel es esta(Y), y en cuanto a estas cosas quiero que hables con firmeza[c](Z), para que los que han creído en Dios procuren ocuparse(AA) en buenas obras(AB). Estas cosas son buenas y útiles para los hombres. 9 Pero evita(AC) controversias necias(AD), genealogías(AE), contiendas y discusiones acerca de la ley(AF), porque son sin provecho y sin valor(AG). 10 Al hombre que cause divisiones(AH), después de la primera y segunda amonestación(AI), deséchalo(AJ), 11 sabiendo que el tal es perverso y peca(AK), habiéndose condenado a sí mismo.
Recomendaciones finales y bendición
12 Cuando te envíe a Artemas o a Tíquico(AL), procura venir a mí(AM) en Nicópolis, porque he decidido pasar allí el invierno(AN). 13 Encamina con diligencia a Zenas, intérprete de la ley(AO), y a Apolos(AP), para que nada les falte. 14 Y que nuestro pueblo(AQ) aprenda a ocuparse en buenas obras(AR), atendiendo a las necesidades apremiantes(AS), para que no estén sin fruto(AT).
15 Todos los que están conmigo te saludan(AU). Saluda a los que nos aman en la fe(AV).
La gracia sea con todos vosotros(AW).
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