Titus 2:14 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特作自己的子民，热心为善。

2:14 MSG

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新标点和合本 - 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特作自己的子民，热心为善。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他为我们的缘故舍己，为了要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们作他自己的子民，热心为善。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他为我们的缘故舍己，为了要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们作他自己的子民，热心为善。
当代译本 - 主耶稣为我们牺牲自己，要救赎我们脱离一切罪恶，并洁净我们，使我们做祂热心行善的子民。
圣经新译本 - 他为我们舍己，为的是要救赎我们脱离一切不法的事，并且洁净我们作他自己的子民，热心善工。
中文标准译本 - 他为我们献上自己，是为了救赎我们脱离一切罪恶，并且洁净我们做他自己特选的子民，做美好工作的热心人。
现代标点和合本 - 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特做自己的子民，热心为善。
和合本（拼音版） - 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特作自己的子民，热心为善。
New International Version - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
New International Reader's Version - He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.
English Standard Version - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
New Living Translation - He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Christian Standard Bible - He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession, eager to do good works.
New American Standard Bible - who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds.
New King James Version - who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
Amplified Bible - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
American Standard Version - who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.
King James Version - Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
New English Translation - He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
World English Bible - 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.
新標點和合本 - 他為我們捨了自己，要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們，特作自己的子民，熱心為善。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他為我們的緣故捨己，為了要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們作他自己的子民，熱心為善。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他為我們的緣故捨己，為了要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們作他自己的子民，熱心為善。
當代譯本 - 主耶穌為我們犧牲自己，要救贖我們脫離一切罪惡，並潔淨我們，使我們作祂熱心行善的子民。
聖經新譯本 - 他為我們捨己，為的是要救贖我們脫離一切不法的事，並且潔淨我們作他自己的子民，熱心善工。
呂振中譯本 - 他為我們把自己獻出，好贖放我們脫離一切不法之行為，並潔淨我們做子民、歸他自己為產業，在好事上熱心。
中文標準譯本 - 他為我們獻上自己，是為了救贖我們脫離一切罪惡，並且潔淨我們做他自己特選的子民，做美好工作的熱心人。
現代標點和合本 - 他為我們捨了自己，要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們，特做自己的子民，熱心為善。
文理和合譯本 - 彼為我儕捐己、贖我出諸不法、且潔其民以為己業、乃熱衷於善行者也、
文理委辦譯本 - 彼舍己贖我、免乎諸惡、潔諸選民、熱中為善、以適主用、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 彼為我儕舍己、以贖我儕出於諸惡、亦潔我儕為其選民、熱心為善、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 基督為吾人自舍其身、正欲拯贖吾人、脫免一切罪惡、加以洗滌、俾得充其子民、發憤為善云耳。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Él se entregó por nosotros para rescatarnos de toda maldad y purificar para sí un pueblo elegido, dedicado a hacer el bien.
현대인의 성경 - 그리스도께서 우리를 위해 자신을 주신 것은 모든 악에서 우리를 구원하고 깨끗하게 하셔서 열심히 선한 일을 하는 그의 백성이 되도록 하기 위한 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Христос отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
Восточный перевод - Масих отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Аль-Масих отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Масех отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il s’est livré lui-même pour nous, afin de nous délivrer de toute désobéissance et de faire de nous, en nous purifiant ainsi, un peuple qui lui appartienne et qui mette toute son ardeur à accomplir des œuvres bonnes.
リビングバイブル - キリストは、私たちの罪のためにご自分をささげ、神のさばきを受けて死んでくださいました。それは、罪のどろ沼にはまり込んでいた私たちを助け出してご自分の民とし、心のきよい、熱心な、善意の人と変えてくださるためでした。
Nestle Aland 28 - ὃς ἔδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, ἵνα λυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνομίας καὶ καθαρίσῃ ἑαυτῷ λαὸν περιούσιον, ζηλωτὴν καλῶν ἔργων.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὃς ἔδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, ἵνα λυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνομίας, καὶ καθαρίσῃ ἑαυτῷ λαὸν περιούσιον, ζηλωτὴν καλῶν ἔργων.
Nova Versão Internacional - Ele se entregou por nós a fim de nos remir de toda a maldade e purificar para si mesmo um povo particularmente seu, dedicado à prática de boas obras.
Hoffnung für alle - Er hat sein Leben für uns gegeben und uns von aller Schuld befreit. So sind wir sein Volk geworden, das ihm allein gehört; wir sind rein von Sünde und bereit, von ganzem Herzen Gutes zu tun.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa đã hy sinh cứu chúng ta khỏi mọi tội lỗi, luyện lọc chúng ta thành dân tộc riêng của Ngài để sốt sắng làm việc thiện.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ผู้ประทานพระองค์เองแก่เราเพื่อไถ่เราให้พ้นจากความชั่วทั้งปวง และเพื่อชำระเราให้บริสุทธิ์ไว้สำหรับพระองค์ เป็นประชากรของพระองค์เพียงผู้เดียว เป็นผู้กระตือรือร้นที่จะทำสิ่งดี
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระองค์มอบชีวิตของพระองค์เองให้แก่เรา เพื่อไถ่เราจากความชั่วทั้งปวง และเพื่อชำระเราจากบาป เราจะได้เป็นคนที่พระองค์ได้เลือกไว้สำหรับพระองค์เอง และเป็นคนที่ขวนขวายกระทำความดี

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1 Timothy 1:15 - Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One—of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience—to those who are right on the edge of trusting him forever. Deep honor and bright glory to the King of All Time— One God, Immortal, Invisible, ever and always. Oh, yes! I’m passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in.
Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting. Christ’s love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They’re really doing themselves a favor—since they’re already “one” in marriage.
2 Corinthians 5:14 - Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.
Titus 2:7 - But mostly, show them all this by doing it yourself, trustworthy in your teaching, your words solid and sane. Then anyone who is dead set against us, when he finds nothing weird or misguided, might eventually come around.
Deuteronomy 26:18 - And today God has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure just as he promised, a people entrusted with keeping his commandments, a people set high above all other nations that he’s made, high in praise, fame, and honor: you’re a people holy to God, your God. That’s what he has promised. * * *
1 John 3:2 - But friends, that’s exactly who we are: children of God. And that’s only the beginning. Who knows how we’ll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him—and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus’ life as a model for our own.
Deuteronomy 7:6 - Do this because you are a people set apart as holy to God, your God. God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure.
1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you’ve cleaned up your lives by following the truth, love one another as if your lives depended on it. Your new life is not like your old life. Your old birth came from mortal sperm; your new birth comes from God’s living Word. Just think: a life conceived by God himself! That’s why the prophet said, The old life is a grass life, its beauty as short-lived as wildflowers; Grass dries up, flowers wilt, God’s Word goes on and on forever. This is the Word that conceived the new life in you.
Acts 9:36 - Down the road a way in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, “Gazelle” in our language. She was well-known for doing good and helping out. During the time Peter was in the area she became sick and died. Her friends prepared her body for burial and put her in a cool room.
Galatians 3:13 - Christ redeemed us from that self-defeating, cursed life by absorbing it completely into himself. Do you remember the Scripture that says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”? That is what happened when Jesus was nailed to the cross: He became a curse, and at the same time dissolved the curse. And now, because of that, the air is cleared and we can see that Abraham’s blessing is present and available for non-Jews, too. We are all able to receive God’s life, his Spirit, in and with us by believing—just the way Abraham received it. * * *
Titus 3:8 - I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone. Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere. Warn a quarrelsome person once or twice, but then be done with him. It’s obvious that such a person is out of line, rebellious against God. By persisting in divisiveness he cuts himself off. * * *
1 Peter 2:9 - But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. * * *
1 Peter 1:18 - Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God. It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in. He paid with Christ’s sacred blood, you know. He died like an unblemished, sacrificial lamb. And this was no afterthought. Even though it has only lately—at the end of the ages—become public knowledge, God always knew he was going to do this for you. It’s because of this sacrificed Messiah, whom God then raised from the dead and glorified, that you trust God, that you know you have a future in God.

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新标点和合本 - 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特作自己的子民，热心为善。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 他为我们的缘故舍己，为了要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们作他自己的子民，热心为善。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 他为我们的缘故舍己，为了要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们作他自己的子民，热心为善。
当代译本 - 主耶稣为我们牺牲自己，要救赎我们脱离一切罪恶，并洁净我们，使我们做祂热心行善的子民。
圣经新译本 - 他为我们舍己，为的是要救赎我们脱离一切不法的事，并且洁净我们作他自己的子民，热心善工。
中文标准译本 - 他为我们献上自己，是为了救赎我们脱离一切罪恶，并且洁净我们做他自己特选的子民，做美好工作的热心人。
现代标点和合本 - 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特做自己的子民，热心为善。
和合本（拼音版） - 他为我们舍了自己，要赎我们脱离一切罪恶，又洁净我们，特作自己的子民，热心为善。
New International Version - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
New International Reader's Version - He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.
English Standard Version - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
New Living Translation - He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Christian Standard Bible - He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession, eager to do good works.
New American Standard Bible - who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, eager for good deeds.
New King James Version - who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
Amplified Bible - who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
American Standard Version - who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.
King James Version - Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
New English Translation - He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
World English Bible - 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.
新標點和合本 - 他為我們捨了自己，要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們，特作自己的子民，熱心為善。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 他為我們的緣故捨己，為了要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們作他自己的子民，熱心為善。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 他為我們的緣故捨己，為了要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們作他自己的子民，熱心為善。
當代譯本 - 主耶穌為我們犧牲自己，要救贖我們脫離一切罪惡，並潔淨我們，使我們作祂熱心行善的子民。
聖經新譯本 - 他為我們捨己，為的是要救贖我們脫離一切不法的事，並且潔淨我們作他自己的子民，熱心善工。
呂振中譯本 - 他為我們把自己獻出，好贖放我們脫離一切不法之行為，並潔淨我們做子民、歸他自己為產業，在好事上熱心。
中文標準譯本 - 他為我們獻上自己，是為了救贖我們脫離一切罪惡，並且潔淨我們做他自己特選的子民，做美好工作的熱心人。
現代標點和合本 - 他為我們捨了自己，要贖我們脫離一切罪惡，又潔淨我們，特做自己的子民，熱心為善。
文理和合譯本 - 彼為我儕捐己、贖我出諸不法、且潔其民以為己業、乃熱衷於善行者也、
文理委辦譯本 - 彼舍己贖我、免乎諸惡、潔諸選民、熱中為善、以適主用、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 彼為我儕舍己、以贖我儕出於諸惡、亦潔我儕為其選民、熱心為善、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 基督為吾人自舍其身、正欲拯贖吾人、脫免一切罪惡、加以洗滌、俾得充其子民、發憤為善云耳。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Él se entregó por nosotros para rescatarnos de toda maldad y purificar para sí un pueblo elegido, dedicado a hacer el bien.
현대인의 성경 - 그리스도께서 우리를 위해 자신을 주신 것은 모든 악에서 우리를 구원하고 깨끗하게 하셔서 열심히 선한 일을 하는 그의 백성이 되도록 하기 위한 것입니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Христос отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
Восточный перевод - Масих отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Аль-Масих отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Масех отдал Себя за нас, чтобы искупить нас от всех беззаконий и очистить нас, чтобы мы стали Его собственным народом , жаждущим делать добро.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il s’est livré lui-même pour nous, afin de nous délivrer de toute désobéissance et de faire de nous, en nous purifiant ainsi, un peuple qui lui appartienne et qui mette toute son ardeur à accomplir des œuvres bonnes.
リビングバイブル - キリストは、私たちの罪のためにご自分をささげ、神のさばきを受けて死んでくださいました。それは、罪のどろ沼にはまり込んでいた私たちを助け出してご自分の民とし、心のきよい、熱心な、善意の人と変えてくださるためでした。
Nestle Aland 28 - ὃς ἔδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, ἵνα λυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνομίας καὶ καθαρίσῃ ἑαυτῷ λαὸν περιούσιον, ζηλωτὴν καλῶν ἔργων.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὃς ἔδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν, ἵνα λυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνομίας, καὶ καθαρίσῃ ἑαυτῷ λαὸν περιούσιον, ζηλωτὴν καλῶν ἔργων.
Nova Versão Internacional - Ele se entregou por nós a fim de nos remir de toda a maldade e purificar para si mesmo um povo particularmente seu, dedicado à prática de boas obras.
Hoffnung für alle - Er hat sein Leben für uns gegeben und uns von aller Schuld befreit. So sind wir sein Volk geworden, das ihm allein gehört; wir sind rein von Sünde und bereit, von ganzem Herzen Gutes zu tun.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúa đã hy sinh cứu chúng ta khỏi mọi tội lỗi, luyện lọc chúng ta thành dân tộc riêng của Ngài để sốt sắng làm việc thiện.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ผู้ประทานพระองค์เองแก่เราเพื่อไถ่เราให้พ้นจากความชั่วทั้งปวง และเพื่อชำระเราให้บริสุทธิ์ไว้สำหรับพระองค์ เป็นประชากรของพระองค์เพียงผู้เดียว เป็นผู้กระตือรือร้นที่จะทำสิ่งดี
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระองค์มอบชีวิตของพระองค์เองให้แก่เรา เพื่อไถ่เราจากความชั่วทั้งปวง และเพื่อชำระเราจากบาป เราจะได้เป็นคนที่พระองค์ได้เลือกไว้สำหรับพระองค์เอง และเป็นคนที่ขวนขวายกระทำความดี

1 Timothy 1:15 - Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One—of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience—to those who are right on the edge of trusting him forever. Deep honor and bright glory to the King of All Time— One God, Immortal, Invisible, ever and always. Oh, yes! I’m passing this work on to you, my son Timothy. The prophetic word that was directed to you prepared us for this. All those prayers are coming together now so you will do this well, fearless in your struggle, keeping a firm grip on your faith and on yourself. After all, this is a fight we’re in.
Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting. Christ’s love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They’re really doing themselves a favor—since they’re already “one” in marriage.
2 Corinthians 5:14 - Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.
Titus 2:7 - But mostly, show them all this by doing it yourself, trustworthy in your teaching, your words solid and sane. Then anyone who is dead set against us, when he finds nothing weird or misguided, might eventually come around.
Deuteronomy 26:18 - And today God has reaffirmed that you are dearly held treasure just as he promised, a people entrusted with keeping his commandments, a people set high above all other nations that he’s made, high in praise, fame, and honor: you’re a people holy to God, your God. That’s what he has promised. * * *
1 John 3:2 - But friends, that’s exactly who we are: children of God. And that’s only the beginning. Who knows how we’ll end up! What we know is that when Christ is openly revealed, we’ll see him—and in seeing him, become like him. All of us who look forward to his Coming stay ready, with the glistening purity of Jesus’ life as a model for our own.
Deuteronomy 7:6 - Do this because you are a people set apart as holy to God, your God. God, your God, chose you out of all the people on Earth for himself as a cherished, personal treasure.
1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you’ve cleaned up your lives by following the truth, love one another as if your lives depended on it. Your new life is not like your old life. Your old birth came from mortal sperm; your new birth comes from God’s living Word. Just think: a life conceived by God himself! That’s why the prophet said, The old life is a grass life, its beauty as short-lived as wildflowers; Grass dries up, flowers wilt, God’s Word goes on and on forever. This is the Word that conceived the new life in you.
Acts 9:36 - Down the road a way in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, “Gazelle” in our language. She was well-known for doing good and helping out. During the time Peter was in the area she became sick and died. Her friends prepared her body for burial and put her in a cool room.
Galatians 3:13 - Christ redeemed us from that self-defeating, cursed life by absorbing it completely into himself. Do you remember the Scripture that says, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”? That is what happened when Jesus was nailed to the cross: He became a curse, and at the same time dissolved the curse. And now, because of that, the air is cleared and we can see that Abraham’s blessing is present and available for non-Jews, too. We are all able to receive God’s life, his Spirit, in and with us by believing—just the way Abraham received it. * * *
Titus 3:8 - I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone. Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere. Warn a quarrelsome person once or twice, but then be done with him. It’s obvious that such a person is out of line, rebellious against God. By persisting in divisiveness he cuts himself off. * * *
1 Peter 2:9 - But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. * * *
1 Peter 1:18 - Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God. It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in. He paid with Christ’s sacred blood, you know. He died like an unblemished, sacrificial lamb. And this was no afterthought. Even though it has only lately—at the end of the ages—become public knowledge, God always knew he was going to do this for you. It’s because of this sacrificed Messiah, whom God then raised from the dead and glorified, that you trust God, that you know you have a future in God.