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3 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to slander no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, showing all humility to all men.
3 For we were once also foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, detestable, hating one another.
4 But when the kindness and love for mankind of our savior God appeared, 5 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,[fn] 6 which he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our savior, 7 that having been justified by his grace, we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8 The saying is trustworthy; and concerning these things, I want you to insist, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and beneficial for men.
9 But avoid foolish disputes and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and useless.
10 Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.
12 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.
13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, so that nothing may be lacking for them.
14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet necessary needs, 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]][fn]
[[To Titus, first ordained bishop of the church of the Cretans, written from Nicopolis of Macedonia.]][fn]
3:5, Spirit: The Greek word for Spirit is given the following definitions by BDAG: (1) air in movement, blowing, breathing, (2) that which animates or gives life to the body, breath , (life-)spirit, (3) a part of human personality, spirit, (4) an independent noncorporeal being, in contrast to a being that can be perceived by the physical senses, spirit, or (5) God's being as controlling influence, with focus on association with humans, Spirit, spirit ... (c) Because of its heavenly origin and nature this Spirit is called (the) Holy Spirit. (BDAG, πνεῦμα)
3:15, Amen: Later manuscripts add. BYZ TR
3:15, Later manuscripts add. TR