Paul, the servant of God, and apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of the elect of God, and the perfect knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

to Titus, my beloved son according to the common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Saviour.

This testimony is true: on account of which cause convict them sharply, in order that they may be sound in the faith,

That the elderly men be sober, grave, prudent, sound in faith, in divine love, in patience:

not purloining, but exhibiting all good faith, that they may adorn the teaching of God our Saviour in all things.

in order that, being justified by his faith, we may be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

All who are with me salute you. Salute those who love us with the love of friendship in the faith. Grace be with you all.