Paul, a servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in agreement with the faith of the saints of God and the full knowledge of what is true in harmony with religion,

In the hope of eternal life, which was made certain before eternal time, by the word of God who is ever true;

To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.

Keeping to the true word of the teaching, so that he may be able to give comfort by right teaching and overcome the arguments of the doubters.

This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,

Giving no attention to the fictions of the Jews and the rules of men who have no true knowledge.

But let your words be in agreement with true and right teaching:

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

For in the past we were foolish, hard in heart, turned from the true way, servants of evil desires and pleasures, living in bad feeling and envy, hated and hating one another.

This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;