From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God's chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,

in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

But now in his own time he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

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

For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God's work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

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

as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

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

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.