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They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.</p><p class="reg"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>But—</p><p class="b"/><p class="pmo">When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>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 href="#footnotes"><span class="fn">a</span></a> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.</p><p class="b"/><p class="m"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>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.</p><p class="reg"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees<a href="#footnotes"><span class="fn">b</span></a> or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.</p><p class="hdg">Paul’s Final Remarks and Greetings</p><p class="reg"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>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. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need. <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.</p><p class="reg"> <span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/titus/3-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Everybody here sends greetings. Please give my greetings to the believers—all who love us.</p><p class="reg">May God’s grace be with you all.</p><A name="footnotes"></a><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn">a</span><note caller="+" style="f"><span class="fr">3:5 </span><span class="ft">Greek </span><span class="it">He saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.</span><br><span class="fn">b</span><note caller="+" style="f"><span class="fr">3:9 </span><span class="ft">Or </span><span class="it">spiritual genealogies.</span><br></span></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><em>Holy Bible</em>, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of <a href="http://www.tyndale.com">Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.</a>, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. 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