Chapter 1 | Chapter 1 |
1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; | 1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; |
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; | 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; |
3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; | 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; |
4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. | 4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. |
5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: | 5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: |
6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. | 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. |
7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; | 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; |
8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; | 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; |
9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. | 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. |
10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: | 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: |
11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. | 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. |
12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, the Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. | 12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, the Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. |
13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; | 13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; |
14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. | 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. |
15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. | 15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. |
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. | 16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. |
Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 |
1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: | 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: |
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. | 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. |
3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; | 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; |
4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, | 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, |
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. | 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. |
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. | 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. |
7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, | 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, |
8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. | 8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. |
9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; | 9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; |
10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. | 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. |
11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, | 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, |
12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; | 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; |
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; | 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; |
14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. | 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. |
15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. | 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. |
Chapter 3 | Chapter 3 |
1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, | 1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, |
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. | 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. |
3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. | 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. |
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, | 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, |
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; | 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; |
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; | 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; |
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. | 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. |
8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. | 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. |
9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. | 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. |
10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; | 10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; |
11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. | 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. |
12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. | 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. |
13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. | 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. |
14 And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. | 14 And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. |
15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. | 15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. |
