whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

You know that such a person is twisted by sin and is conscious of it himself.

They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,

The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.