Titus 3 ISV NLT Parallel

◄ Titus 3 ►

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1Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.

1Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.

2They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.

2They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.

3After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

3Once 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.

4In grace our Savior God appeared, to make his love for mankind clear.

4But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,

5Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,

5he 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.

6and poured him out upon us, too, through Jesus the Messiah our Savior true.

6He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.

7And so, made heirs by his own grace, eternal life we now embrace.

7Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.

8This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may devote themselves to good actions. These things are good and helpful to other people.

8This 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.

9But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless.

9Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.

10Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice.

10If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.

11For you know that a person like this is corrupt and keeps on sinning, being self-condemned.

11For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them. Paul’s Final Remarks and Greetings

12As soon as I send Artemas to you, or perhaps Tychicus, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

12I 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.

13Do all you can to send Zenas the expert in the Law and Apollos on their way, and see that they have everything they need.

13Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need.

14Our own people should also learn to make good deeds a priority when urgent needs arise, so they won't be unproductive.

14Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.

15All who are with me send you greetings. Greet our fellow believers who love us. May grace be with all of you! Amen. Greetings

15Everybody here sends greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers—all who love us. May God’s grace be with you all.

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