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Use the book, chapter, and verse, and name the World English Bible when the wording matters.

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New Testament

Titus 3

1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

3For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

4But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

5not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,

6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;

7that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

10Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,

11knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

12When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there.

13Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

14Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

READ IN CONTEXT

Before applying this chapter

Sound teaching should produce healthy leadership, good works, and gracious public witness. Read Titus 3 within the complete Titus overview, and use the contextual Bible reading guide before forming a personal application. Chapter divisions aid navigation, but the literary unit may begin earlier or continue into the next chapter.

Observe first

Mark repeated words, changes of speaker, commands, promises, contrasts, questions, and the relationship between paragraphs.

Apply responsibly

Distinguish description from command and immediate audience from later readers before forming a personal application.

TEXT-DERIVED READING NOTES

What to notice in Titus 3

Titus 3 contains 15 verses and about 282 words in this translation. These observations come from the chapter itself; they are prompts for close reading, not claims about its only possible meaning.

The opening movement

Verse 1 begins: “Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,” Ask what situation, voice, image, or argument this opening establishes for everything that follows.

The closing movement

Verse 15 closes: “All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.” Compare the ending with the opening and note what changed, resolved, intensified, or remained open.

Vocabulary worth tracing

Recurring or prominent content words include good, works, toward, foolish, savior, love. Follow where each word appears and whether its meaning shifts with the speaker or setting.

COMMON QUESTIONS

About Titus 3

Which Bible translation is shown here?+

This page reproduces the World English Bible Protestant edition (WEBP), a modern-English translation dedicated to the public domain.

How should I cite a specific verse?+

Use the book, chapter, and verse—for example, Titus 3:1—and name the World English Bible if the wording matters. Each verse number above is a direct anchor link.

Does the chapter number define the complete literary unit?+

Not always. Chapter and verse numbers were added for navigation. Check the paragraphs, scenes, poetic stanzas, or argument before and after this chapter.