Titus 2:12-3:3

English Standard Version

¹² training us to renounce ungodliness and ^(A)worldly passions, and ^(B)to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in ^(C)the present age, ^13 (D)waiting for our blessed ^(E)hope, the ^(F)appearing of the glory of our great ^(G)God and Savior Jesus Christ, ^14 (H)who gave himself for us to ^(I)redeem us from all lawlessness and ^(J)to purify for himself ^(K)a people for his own possession who are ^(L)zealous for good works.

¹⁵ Declare these things; exhort and ^(M)rebuke with all authority. ^(N)Let no one disregard you.

Be Ready for Every Good Work

3 Remind them ^(O)to be submissive to rulers and authorities, ^(P)to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, ^2 (Q)to speak evil of no one, ^(R)to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and ^(S)to show perfect courtesy toward all people. ³ For ^(T)we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.