Titus:3

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* Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities , to obey , to be ready for every good work , * to speak evil of no one , to be peaceable , gentle , showing all humility to all men . * For we ourselves were also once foolish , disobedient , deceived , serving various lusts and pleasures , living in malice and envy , hateful and hating one another . * But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared , * not by works of righteousness which we have done , but according to His mercy He saved us , through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit , * whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior , * that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life . * This is a faithful saying , and these things I want you to affirm constantly , that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works . These things are good and profitable to men . * But avoid foolish disputes , genealogies , contentions , and strivings about the law ; for they are unprofitable and useless . * Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition , * knowing that such a person is warped and sinning , being self-condemned . * When I send Artemas to you , or Tychicus , be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis , for I have decided to spend the winter there . * Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste , that they may lack nothing . * And let our people also learn to maintain good works , to meet urgent needs , that they may not be unfruitful . * All who are with me greet you . Greet those who love us in the faith . Grace be with you all . Amen .

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