Titus had a hard time combating the Cretans' pagan beliefs, and was martyred for his overzealous efforts.
Titus might have had better luck if he had been a better public speaker.
mnli hypothesis: Titus might have had better luck if he had been a better public speaker. premise: Titus had a hard time combating the Cretans' pagan beliefs, and was martyred for his overzealous efforts.