Titus 3
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Remind them a to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, b to be ready for every good work,
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to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
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For c we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.
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But when d the kindness and the love of e God our Savior toward man appeared,
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f not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through g the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
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h whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
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that having been justified by His grace i we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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j 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.
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But k avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.
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l Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition,
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knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.
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When I send Artemas to you, or m Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
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Send Zenas the lawyer and n Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing.
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And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
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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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Cross References
Romans 13:1
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
1 Peter 2:13
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as supreme.
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Cross References
Colossians 1:10
That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
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Cross References
1 Corinthians 6:11
And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
1 Peter 4:3
For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles - when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.
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Cross References
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.
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Cross References
1 Timothy 2:3
For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.
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Cross References
Romans 3:20
Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Ephesians 2:4 - 9
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us.
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Cross References
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
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Cross References
Ezekiel 36:26
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
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Cross References
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those on His right ha...
Mark 10:17
Now as He was going out on the road, one came r...
Romans 8:17
And if children, then heirs - heirs of God and ...
Romans 8:23
Not only that, but we also who have the firstfr...
Romans 8:24
For we were saved in this hope, but hope that i...
Titus 1:2
In hope of eternal life which God, who cannot l...
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Cross References
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
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Cross References
1 Timothy 1:4
Nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.
2 Timothy 2:23
But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
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Cross References
Matthew 18:17
And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector.
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Cross References
Acts 20:4
And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia - also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
Ephesians 6:21
But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you.
Colossians 4:7
Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
2 Timothy 4:12
And Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.
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Cross References
Acts 18:24
Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.
1 Corinthians 16:12
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.
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