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TITUS
Titus 1:1-4
I, Paul, have been appointed by God as his servant and as an apostle of Jesus Christ in order that I might lead God’s people to know, believe, and practice the true teachings. I write this letter to you, Titus. May God continue to bless you.
I want you to teach the believers and to appoint elders.
Appoint as elders men whom no one can justly criticize.
Since there are many deceivers teaching what is false, who do not even know God themselves and are unable to do any good thing, rigorously convince those believers who follow false teachings that they are wrong in order that they will firmly believe in the correct teachings.
Teach and urge the believers to behave in a manner that is consistent with the correct teachings in order that people will perceive that the teachings about God our Savior are very good.
God very kindly sent Jesus Christ to earth in order that God might save all people and God graciously trains us to behave in a godly manner.
With full authority, teach these things, urge the believers to do them, and correct those believers who do not follow them.
Remind the believers to act appropriately toward authorities and kindly toward everyone.
God acted kindly toward us and mercifully saved us, even though formerly we were behaving sinfully.
I want you to confidently teach this trustworthy message to the believers in order that they will be constantly concerned with doing what is good for others.
Have nothing todowithfoolish disputes about genealogies andaboutthe Jewish law; anddonot allow divisive peoplewhohave turned away fromthetrue teachings to influence thebelievers.
Make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis. Help Zenas and Apollos on their journey. All the believers should likewise learn to devote themselves to doing good deeds for people who especially need help.
Everyone who is with me greets you and the other true believers there. May our Lord Jesus Christ continue to act kindly toward all of you.

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