Epistula ad Titum, 3
1. Admone illos principibus, pote statibus subditos esse, dicto oboedire, ad omne opus bonum paratos esse,
1. Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work,
2. neminem blasphemare, non litigiosos esse, modestos, omnem ostendentes mansuetudinem ad omnes homines.
2. to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all men.
3. Eramus enim et nos aliquando insipientes, inoboedientes, errantes, servientes concupiscentiis et voluptatibus variis, in malitia et invidia agentes, odibiles, odientes invicem.
3. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by men and hating one another;
4. Cum autem benignitas et humanitas apparuit salvatoris nostri Dei,
4. but when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared,
5. non ex operibus iustitiae, quae fecimus nos, sed secundum suam misericordiam salvos nos fecit per lavacrum regenerationis et renovationis Spiritus Sancti,
5. he saved us, not because of deeds done by us in righteousness, but in virtue of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit,
6. quem effudit super nos abunde per Iesum Christum salvatorem nostrum,
6. which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7. ut iustificati gratia ipsius heredes simus secundum spem vitae aeternae.
7. so that we might be justified by his grace and become heirs in hope of eternal life.
8. Fidelis sermo, et volo te de his confirmare, ut curent bonis operibus praeesse, qui crediderunt Deo. Haec sunt bona et utilia hominibus;
8. The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.
9. stultas autem quaestiones et genealogias et contentiones et pugnas circa legem devita, sunt enim inutiles et vanae.
9. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.
10. Haereticum hominem post unam et secundam correptionem devita,
10. As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him,
11. sciens quia subversus est, qui eiusmodi est, et delinquit, proprio iudicio condemnatus.
11. knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
12. Cum misero ad te Artemam aut Tychicum, festina ad me venire Nicopolim; ibi enim statui hiemare.
12. When I send Artemas or Tych'icus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicop'olis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
13. Zenam legis peritum et Apollo sollicite instrue, ut nihil illis desit.
13. Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apol'los on their way; see that they lack nothing.
14. Discant autem et nostri bonis operibus praeesse ad usus necessarios, ut non sint infructuosi.
14. And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.
15. Salutant te, qui mecum sunt, omnes. Saluta, qui nos amant in fide. Gratia cum omnibus vobis.
15. All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.
