# Bible (World English)/Titus
## Chapter 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, as 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 works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

## Chapter 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 patience: $^3$ 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 women 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 showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing 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 world; $^{13}$ 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 man despise you.

## Chapter 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 affirm 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 sins, 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 for necessary uses, 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.
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