- 1Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
- 2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
- 3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
- 4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
- 5Not 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;
- 6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
- 7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
- 8This 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.
- 9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
- 10A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
- 11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
- 12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
- 13Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
- 14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
- 15All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
KING JAMES VERSION
TITUS 3
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CHAPTER VISUAL
Titus 3 — God saves by mercy and renews by the Spirit, teaching believers to live gently, reject fruitless strife, and maintain good works.
About this illustration
Washing, renewed rain, reconciliation, and supplied travelers combine mercy with the chapter’s practical instructions. The basin is not presented as a baptismal reenactment, and the travelers broadly evoke Zenas, Apollos, and faithful workers.
Scripture basis: Titus 3:1–15King James Version · Standardized 1769 text with Strong’s numbering · Public domain outside the United Kingdom
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