TSK · Titus 3:1

My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.

Don't listen to them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: why should this city become a desolation?

saying, "The scribes and the Pharisees sat on Moses' seat.

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

This is now, beloved, the second letter that I have written to you; and in both of them I stir up your sincere mind by reminding you;