“1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to
obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no
man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived,
serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful,
[and] hating one another. 4 But after that the kindness and love of God
our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which
we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of
regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us
abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by
his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal
life. 8 [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou
affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful
to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
“9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and
strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man
that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11
Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned
of himself. 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be
diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to
winter. 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey
diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 14 And let ours also
learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not
unfruitful. 15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us
in the faith. Grace [be] with you all. Amen. <<[It was written to Titus,
ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis
of Macedonia.]>>” (Titus 3:1-15 AV)
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