Titus 1:1-4;2:15-3:3,12-13,15 (Apostles)
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Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, |
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in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, |
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but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior; |
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To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. |
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Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. |
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Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, 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 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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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. |
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Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing. |
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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. |