📖 Titus — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Titus 3:1 RPut them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Titus 3:2 To Rspeak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Titus 3:3 For we ourselves also were sometimes Rfoolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Titus 3:4 But after that Rthe kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Titus 3:5 Not Rby works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Titus 3:6 Which Rhe shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
Titus 3:7 That Rbeing justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Titus 3:8 This is Ra faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Titus 3:9 But Ravoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Titus 3:10 A man that is an Rheretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Titus 3:11 Knowing that he that is such Ris subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
Titus 3:12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or RTychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
Titus 3:13 Bring Zenas Rthe lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
Titus 3:14 And let ours also learn to Rmaintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Titus 3:15 All that are Rwith me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Titus 3:1–7 — Gentleness and salvation by mercy
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul urges readiness for good works and gentleness, recalling former sin and God's saving kindness through mercy and renewal.
Key Truth: Let remembered mercy remove contempt for others.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Put them in ____ to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, …” (Titus 3:1)
Find it in Titus 3:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But after that the ____ and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,” (Titus 3:4)
Find it in Titus 3:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal ____ .” (Titus 3:7)
Find it in Titus 3:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Titus 3:8–11 — Profitable teaching and avoided disputes
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Believers should maintain good works, avoiding foolish controversies and addressing persistent divisiveness with measured correction.
Key Truth: Choose fruitful service over unprofitable disputes.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “This is a ____ saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, …” (Titus 3:8)
Find it in Titus 3:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “A man that is an ____ after the first and second admonition reject;” (Titus 3:10)
Find it in Titus 3:10 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being …” (Titus 3:11)
Find it in Titus 3:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Titus 3:12–15 — Practical support and final greetings
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul arranges travel and asks help for workers, teaching believers to meet necessary needs through good works.
Key Truth: Meet practical needs through faithful service.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be ____ to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined …” (Titus 3:12)
Find it in Titus 3:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And let ____ also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that …” (Titus 3:14)
Find it in Titus 3:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that ____ us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.” (Titus 3:15)
Find it in Titus 3:15 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Ephesians 4:2 — Humility and gentleness also guide Paul's teaching on shared life.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What necessary need could replace time spent in an unprofitable dispute?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Titus 3:1–7 (Gentleness and salvation by mercy) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Titus 3:8–11 (Profitable teaching and avoided disputes) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Titus 3:12–15 (Practical support and final greetings) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What basis of salvation is distinguished from our works of righteousness?
5. What practical care should follow believing in God?
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