"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,

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

as we wait for the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior, Jesus the Messiah.

Likewise, older women are to show their reverence for God by their behavior. They are not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of goodness.

The reason I left you in Crete was to complete what still needed to be done and to appoint elders in every city, as I myself commanded you.

which is based on the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began.

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that agrees with what we teach, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

In grace our Savior God appeared, to make his love for mankind clear.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every wrong and to cleanse us so that we could be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good deeds.

Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.

After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.

An elder must be blameless. He must be the husband of one wife and have children who are believers and who are not accused of having wild lifestyles or of being rebellious.

From: Paul, a servant of God, and also an apostle of Jesus the Messiah, to bring the faith to those chosen by God, along with full knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

But as for you, teach what is consistent with healthy doctrine.

It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age

Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice.

They should encourage the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

They must be silenced, because they are the kind of people who ruin whole families by teaching what they should not teach in order to make money in a shameful way.

Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.

and poured him out upon us, too, through Jesus the Messiah our Savior true.

Everything is clean to those who are clean, but nothing is clean to those who are corrupt and unbelieving. Indeed, their very way of thinking and their consciences have been corrupted.

But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless.

They claim to know God, but they deny him by their actions. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified to do anything good.

For there are many people who are rebellious, especially those who are converts from Judaism. They speak utter nonsense and deceive people.

Always set an example for others by doing good actions. Teach with integrity and dignity.

For you know that a person like this is corrupt and keeps on sinning, being self-condemned.

To: Titus, a genuine child in the faith that we share. May grace and peace from God the Father and the Messiah, Jesus our Savior, be yours!

to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.

Likewise, encourage the younger men to be sensible.

Use wholesome speech that cannot be condemned. Then any opponent will be ashamed because he cannot say anything bad about us.

As soon as I send Artemas to you, or perhaps Tychicus, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Our own people should also learn to make good deeds a priority when urgent needs arise, so they won't be unproductive.

Do all you can to send Zenas the expert in the Law and Apollos on their way, and see that they have everything they need.

Slaves are to submit to their masters in everything, aiming to please them and not argue with them

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their faith in God may devote themselves to good actions. These things are good and helpful to other people.

And so, made heirs by his own grace, eternal life we now embrace.

At the right time he revealed his message through the proclamation that was entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

One of their very own prophets said, "Liars ever, men of Crete, savage brutes that live to eat."

Older men are to be sober, serious, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.

Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled.

That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

and not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who reject the truth.

or steal from them. Instead, they are to show complete and perfect loyalty, so that in every way they may make the teaching about God our Savior more attractive.

All who are with me send you greetings. Greet our fellow believers who love us. May grace be with all of you! Amen.