Titus 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 3

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

2 to speak evil of no one, not quarrelsome, but gentle, having displayed all meekness to all men.

3 For we also once were senseless, disobedient, being led astray, slaving for various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.

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Chapter Summary

1 Titus is directed by Paul concerning the things he should and should not teach.

Key Greek Words

ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
χάριτι acceptable, benefit, favour G5485
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
εἰς against, among, as G1519
πρὸς about, according to, against G4314

People & Context

Civic Duties and Gentleness

Believers are to be subject to rulers and authorities, obedient, ready for every good work, speaking evil of no one, not quarrelsome, but gentle, show…

Our Former Condition

Paul recalls that believers were once senseless, disobedient, led astray, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful …

Salvation Through Mercy and Regeneration

When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us not by works of righteousness we had done but according to His mercy, through the w…

Timeline

Civic Duties and Gentleness

Believers are to be subject to rulers and authorities, obedient, ready for every good work, speaking evil of no one, not quarrelsome, but gentle, showing meekness to all.

Titus 3:1-2
Our Former Condition

Paul recalls that believers were once senseless, disobedient, led astray, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another.

Titus 3:3
Salvation Through Mercy and Regeneration

When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us not by works of righteousness we had done but according to His mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit poured out richly through Jesus Christ.

Titus 3:4-6

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