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==The Letter of Paul to Titus, I==
[1] Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth which accords with godliness,
[1] Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth which accords with godliness,
[2] in hope of eternal life which God, who never lies, promised ages ago
[2] in hope of eternal life which God, who never lies, promised ages ago
[3] and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by command of God our Savior;
[3] and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by command of God our Savior;
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[4] To Titus, my true child in a common faith:
To Titus, my true child in a common faith:
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
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[5] This is why I left you in Crete, that you might amend what was defective, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you,
This is why I left you in Crete, that you might amend what was defective, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you,
[6] if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of being profligate or insubordinate.
[6] if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of being profligate or insubordinate.
[15] To the pure all things are pure, but to the corrupt and unbelieving nothing is pure; their very minds and consciences are corrupted.
[15] To the pure all things are pure, but to the corrupt and unbelieving nothing is pure; their very minds and consciences are corrupted.
[16] They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good deed.
[16] They profess to know God, but they deny him by their deeds; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good deed.
==The Letter of Paul to Titus, II==
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[1] But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine.
But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine.
[2] Bid the older men be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
[2] Bid the older men be temperate, serious, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.
[9] Bid slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to be refractory,
[9] Bid slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to be refractory,
[10] nor to pilfer, but to show entire and true fidelity, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
[10] nor to pilfer, but to show entire and true fidelity, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
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[11] For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men,
For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men,
[12] training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world,
[12] training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world,
[13] awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
[13] awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
[14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
[14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
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[15] Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
==The Letter of Paul to Titus, III==
[1] Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work,
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Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for any honest work,
[2] to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all men.
[2] to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all men.
[10] As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him,
[10] As for a man who is factious, after admonishing him once or twice, have nothing more to do with him,
[11] knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
[11] knowing that such a person is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
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[12] When I send Artemas or Tych'icus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicop'olis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
When I send Artemas or Tych'icus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicop'olis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
[13] Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apol'los on their way; see that they lack nothing.
[13] Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apol'los on their way; see that they lack nothing.
[14] And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.
[14] And let our people learn to apply themselves to good deeds, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not to be unfruitful.
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[15] All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
All who are with me send greetings to you. Greet those who love us in the faith.
Grace be with you all.
Grace be with you all.
[[Category: Christian Bible]]
[[Category: Christian Bible]]