Titus 3:4

3:4 But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,

Titus 3:2

3:2 They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

tn Verses 4-7 are set as poetry in NA26/NA27. These verses probably constitute the referent of the expression “this saying” in v. 8.

tn Or “discredit,” “damage the reputation of.”