Titus:3

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* Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities , to be obedient , to be ready to do every good work , * To speak evil of no man , to be peaceable , gentle , showing all courtesy to all men . * For we ourselves were once foolish , disobedient , deceived , slaves to various lusts and pleasures , living in malice and envy ; hated , and hating one another . * But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared , * He saved us , not because of works of righteousness which we have done , but according to his mercy , by the washing of regeneration , and renewing by the Holy Spirit ; * Whom he poured out upon us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour ; * That being justified by his grace , we should be made heirs , having the hope of eternal life . * This is a faithful saying ; and I want you to affirm these things constantly , that those who have believed in God might be careful to engage in good works . These things are good and profitable for men . * But avoid foolish controversies , and genealogies , and dissensions , and wrangling about the law ; for they are unprofitable and futile . * Reject a man who is divisive after a first and second warning ; * Knowing that such a man is perverted and sinful ; condemned by himself . * When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you , be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis : for I have determined to winter there . * Be diligent to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way ; see that they lack nothing . * And let our people learn to engage in honest employment , so they may meet urgent needs , and 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 .

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