Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of the chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth that [is] according to godliness,

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

but at the proper time has disclosed his message in the proclamation [with] which I was entrusted according to the command of God our Savior,

to Titus, [my] true child according to a common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

For it is necessary [for] the overseer to be blameless as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain,

but hospitable, loving what is good, prudent, just, devout, self-controlled,

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny [him], [because they] are detestable and disobedient, and unfit for every good deed.

Older women likewise [are to be] reverent in [their] behavior, not slanderous, not enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,

[to be] self-controlled, pure, busy at home, good, being subject to their own husbands, in order that the word of God may not be slandered.

concerning everything showing yourself [to be] an example of good deeds, in your teaching [demonstrating] soundness, dignity,

not stealing, but demonstrating all good faith, in order that they may do credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

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

looking forward to the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

who gave himself for us, in order that he might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Remind them to be subject to the rulers [and] to the authorities, to obey, to be prepared for every good work,

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

The saying [is] trustworthy, and I want you to insist concerning these [things], so that those who have believed in God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.

But also our [people] must learn to engage in good deeds for necessary needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.