Godly Living

(A)Remind them (B)to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be (C)ready for every good deed, to slander no one, (D)not to be contentious, to be (E)gentle, (F)showing every consideration for all people. (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. But when the (N)kindness of (O)God our Savior and His love for mankind (P)appeared, (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, (V)whom He (W)richly poured out upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made (X)heirs [a]according to the hope of eternal life. (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. 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

  1. Titus 3:7 Or of eternal life according to hope
  2. Titus 3:10 Or factious
  3. Titus 3:14 Or occupations

Be Ready for Every Good Work

Remind them (A)to be submissive to rulers and authorities, (B)to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, (C)to speak evil of no one, (D)to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and (E)to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For (F)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. But when (G)the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, (H)not because of works done by us in righteousness, but (I)according to his own mercy, by (J)the washing of regeneration and (K)renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he (L)poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that (M)being justified by his grace we might become (N)heirs (O)according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is (P)trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful (Q)to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But (R)avoid foolish (S)controversies, (T)genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for (U)they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, (V)after warning him once and then twice, (W)have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.

Final Instructions and Greetings

12 When I send Artemas or (X)Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me (Y)at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and (Z)Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. 14 And let our people learn (AA)to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not (AB)be unfruitful.

15 All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith.

(AC)Grace be with you all.

Rappelle-leur d'être soumis aux magistrats et aux autorités, d'obéir, d'être prêts à toute bonne oeuvre,

de ne médire de personne, d'être pacifiques, modérés, pleins de douceur envers tous les hommes.

Car nous aussi, nous étions autrefois insensés, désobéissants, égarés, asservis à toute espèce de convoitises et de voluptés, vivant dans la méchanceté et dans l'envie, dignes d'être haïs, et nous haïssant les uns les autres.

Mais, lorsque la bonté de Dieu notre Sauveur et son amour pour les hommes ont été manifestés,

il nous a sauvés, non à cause des oeuvres de justice que nous aurions faites, mais selon sa miséricorde, par le baptême de la régénération et le renouvellement du Saint Esprit,

qu'il a répandu sur nous avec abondance par Jésus Christ notre Sauveur,

afin que, justifiés par sa grâce, nous devenions, en espérance, héritiers de la vie éternelle.

Cette parole est certaine, et je veux que tu affirmes ces choses, afin que ceux qui ont cru en Dieu s'appliquent à pratiquer de bonnes oeuvres.

Voilà ce qui est bon et utile aux hommes. Mais évite les discussions folles, les généalogies, les querelles, les disputes relatives à la loi; car elles sont inutiles et vaines.

10 Éloigne de toi, après un premier et un second avertissement, celui qui provoque des divisions,

11 sachant qu'un homme de cette espèce est perverti, et qu'il pèche, en se condamnant lui-même.

12 Lorsque je t'enverrai Artémas ou Tychique, hâte-toi de venir me rejoindre à Nicopolis; car c'est là que j'ai résolu de passer l'hiver.

13 Aie soin de pourvoir au voyage de Zénas, le docteur de la loi, et d'Apollos, en sorte que rien ne leur manque.

14 Il faut que les nôtres aussi apprennent à pratiquer de bonnes oeuvres pour subvenir aux besoins pressants, afin qu'ils ne soient pas sans produire des fruits.

15 Tous ceux qui sont avec moi te saluent. Salue ceux qui nous aiment dans la foi. Que la grâce soit avec vous tous!