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reading plan entry for December 15

Titus 1 ()

[1] Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness, [2] in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began; [3] but in his own time revealed his word in the message with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior, [4] to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

[5] I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you— [6] if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior. [7] For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward, not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; [8] but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled, [9] holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

[10] For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, [11] whose mouths must be stopped: men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain’s sake. [12] One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and idle gluttons.” [13] This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, [14] not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. [15] To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. [16] They profess that they know God, but by their deeds they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

Titus 1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”.

Titus 2 ()

[1] But say the things which fit sound doctrine, [2] that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance, [3] and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good, [4] that they may train the young wives to love their husbands, to love their children, [5] to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed.

[6] Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded. [7] In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, [8] and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned, that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

[9] Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters and to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting, [10] not stealing, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things. [11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, [12] instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age; [13] looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] 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.

[15] Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Titus 3 ()

[1] Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, [2] to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men. [3] For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. [4] But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared, [5] not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, [6] whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior; [7] that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. [8] This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men; [9] but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. [10] Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning, [11] knowing that such a one is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

[12] When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me to Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. [13] Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them. [14] Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

[15] All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith.

Grace be with you all. Amen.

Philemon 1 ()

[1] Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon, our beloved fellow worker, [2] to the beloved Apphia, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in your house: [3] Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

[4] I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, [5] hearing of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, [6] that the fellowship of your faith may become effective in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus. [7] For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

[8] Therefore though I have all boldness in Christ to command you that which is appropriate, [9] yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you, being such a one as Paul, the aged, but also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. [10] I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have become the father of in my chains, [11] who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me. [12] I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, [13] whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News. [14] But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will. [15] For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while that you would have him forever, [16] no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother—especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

[17] If then you count me a partner, receive him as you would receive me. [18] But if he has wronged you at all or owes you anything, put that to my account. [19] I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it (not to mention to you that you owe to me even your own self besides). [20] Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in the Lord.

[21] Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.

[22] Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

[23] Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, [24] as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

[25] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Philemon 1:1 “Christ” means “Anointed One”.
Philemon 1:10 Onesimus means “useful”.