First ReadingTitus 3:1-7
From the Letter of Paul to Titus
1Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities,to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,2to speak evil of no one,not to be contentious,to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.3For we were also once foolish,disobedient, deceived,serving various lusts and pleasures,living in malice and envy,hateful, and hating one another.4But when the kindness of God our Saviorand his love toward mankind appeared,5not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves,but according to his mercy,he saved us through the washing of regenerationand renewing by the Holy Spirit,6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;7that being justified by his grace,we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.