Titus 3:1-3

New International Reader's Version

Do What Is Good Because You Are Saved

3 Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good. ² Tell them not to speak evil things against anyone. Remind them to live in peace. They must consider the needs of others. They must always be gentle toward everyone.

³ At one time we too acted like fools. We didn’t obey God. We were tricked. We were controlled by all kinds of desires and pleasures. We were full of evil. We wanted what belongs to others. People hated us, and we hated one another.