but he has in his own times manifested his word by preaching, which was committed to me ac cording to the commandment of God our Savior;

to Titus, my true son, according to the common faith: grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.

holding fast the sure word as it is taught, that he may be able, by sound teaching, both to exhort and to convince the opposers.

This testimony is true; wherefore rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,

That they may teach the young women to be sober-minded, to love their husbands, to love their children,

sound speech that can not be condemned; that he that is opposed may be ashamed, seeing he has no evil thing to say of us.

not stealing, but showing all good faithfulness, that they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior in all things.

This saying is true, and in respect to these things, I will that you affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed in God may be careful to practice good works: these are the things that are honorable and profitable for men.

When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, hasten to come to me at Nicopolis; for I have determined to spend the winter there.

Conduct Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey with care, that nothing may be wanting to them.

Let our people also learn to practice good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

All that are with me salute you. Salute those who love us in faithfulness. Grace be with you all. Amen.