Titus 3:1 “Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedie…”

Titus 3:1

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

World English Bible

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

American Standard Version

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

Geneva Bible 1599

Pvt them in remembrance that they bee subiect to the Principalities and powers, and that they bee obedient, and ready to euery good woorke,

Darby Translation

Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,

Young's Literal Translation

Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, unto every good work to be ready,

Bible in Basic English

Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,

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Cross references

“Put”

2 Timothy 1:6 1 Timothy 4:6 Isaiah 43:26 2 Peter 1:12 Jude 1:5 2 Peter 3:1

2 Timothy 1:6 · BSB

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

1 Timothy 4:6 · BSB

By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

Isaiah 43:26 · BSB

Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.

2 Peter 1:12 · BSB

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

Jude 1:5 · BSB

Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.

2 Peter 3:1 · BSB

Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking

“to be subject”

Romans 13:1–7 1 Peter 2:13–17 Ecclesiastes 10:4 Proverbs 24:21 Matthew 22:21 Ecclesiastes 8:2–5

Romans 13:1–7 · BSB

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

1 Peter 2:13–17 · BSB

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,

Ecclesiastes 10:4 · BSB

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

Proverbs 24:21 · BSB

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Matthew 22:21 · BSB

“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

Ecclesiastes 8:2–5 · BSB

Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.

“to be ready”

1 Timothy 5:10 2 Timothy 2:21 Hebrews 13:21 Titus 2:14 1 Corinthians 15:58 Titus 3:8

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Hebrews 13:21 · BSB

equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

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