Salutation 1 Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God’s chosen ones and [to lead and encourage them to recognize and pursue] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness, 2 based on the hopeanddivine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] […]
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TITUS 2
Duties of the Older and Younger 1 But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians]. 2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character]. […]
TITUS 3
Godly Living 1 Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be readyandwilling to do good, 2 to slanderorabuse no one, to be kindandconciliatory and gentle, showing unqualified considerationandcourtesy toward everyone. 3 For we too once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to varioussinfuldesires and pleasures, spendingandwasting our life in malice […]