Salutation

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago,

but at the proper time revealed His word in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior;

To Titus, my true son in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

For the overseer must be beyond reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not overindulging in wine, not a bully, not greedy for money,

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people,

instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and in a godly manner in the present age,

looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,

Godly Living

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,

This statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.