New Testament Plan

Journey through the 260 chapters of the New Testament over the next 90 days. From the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, all the way to the final book of Revelation.

Today, we are reading Titus 2, 3; Philemon 1.

Titus 2

1	But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
2	That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
3	The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
4	That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
5	To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
6	Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
7	In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
8	Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
9	Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
10	Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
11	For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12	Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
13	Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;
14	Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
15	These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Titus 3

1	Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
2	To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men.
3	For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4	But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared,
5	Not by 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;
6	Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7	That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
8	This is a 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.
9	But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
10	A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject;
11	Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
12	When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
13	Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
14	And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
15	All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

Philemon 1

1	Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,
2	And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in thy house:
3	Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4	I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
5	Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6	That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7	For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8	Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9	Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such a one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10	I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
11	Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
12	Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
13	Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
14	But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
15	For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him forever;
16	Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, especially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord?
17	If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
18	If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account;
19	I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
20	Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
21	Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
22	But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
23	There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;
24	Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers.
25	The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

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