Titus 3 — Grace That Renews and Produces Gospel-Shaped Good Works | World English Bible | OlivePress

Titus 3:1-7

Believers are to live submissive, gentle, and peaceable lives in society because they themselves were once enslaved to sin but have now been saved solely by God's mercy through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

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1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

5 not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

6 whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Titus 3:8-11

The trustworthy message of salvation by grace must be confidently affirmed so that believers devote themselves to good works, while foolish controversies and divisive people are to be rejected for the sake of church health.

Obedience Sanctification Divine Discipline Holiness

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8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

9 but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

10 Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,

11 knowing that such a one is perverted and sins, being self-condemned.

Titus 3:12-15

The letter closes by highlighting gospel partnership, practical support for fellow workers, and the continuing call for believers to devote themselves to good works so they will not be unfruitful.

Perseverance Stewardship Servant

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12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

13 Send Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

14 Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

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