Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech: Titus | Page 2

having nothing evil to say against us. 002:009 Exhort slaves to be always obedient to their owners, and to give them satisfaction in everything, not contradicting and not pilfering, 002:010 but manifesting perfect fidelity and kind feeling, in order to bring honour to the teaching of our Saviour, God, in all things. 002:011 For the grace of God has displayed itself with healing power to all mankind, 002:012 training us to renounce ungodliness and all the pleasures of this world, and to live sober, upright, and pious lives at the present time, 002:013 in expectation of the fulfilment of our blessed hope-- the Appearing in glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ; 002:014 who gave Himself for us to purchase our freedom from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a people who should be specially His own, zealous for doing good works. 002:015 Thus speak, exhort, reprove, with all impressiveness. Let no one make light of your authority. 003:001 Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action, 003:002 not speak evil of any one, nor be contentious, but yield unselfishly to others and constantly manifest a forgiving spirit towards all men. 003:003 For there was a time when we also were deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another. 003:004 But when the goodness of God our Saviour, and His love to man, dawned upon us, not in consequence of things which we, 003:005 as righteous men, had done, but as the result of His own mercy He saved us by means of the bath of regeneration and the renewal of our natures by the Holy Spirit, 003:006 which He poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 003:007 in order that having been declared righteous through His grace we might become heirs to the Life of the Ages in fulfilment of our hopes. 003:008 This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind. 003:009 But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain. 003:010 After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught; 003:011 for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned. 003:012 After I have sent Artemas or Tychicus to you, lose no time in joining me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to pass the winter there. 003:013 Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require. 003:014 And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives. 003:015 Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.

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