Titus 1:13

1:13 Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

Titus 3:1

Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church

3:1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and ¹  authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

Titus 2:9

2:9 Slaves ²  are to be subject to their own masters in everything, ³  to do what is wanted and not talk back,

Titus 1:12

1:12 A certain one of them, in fact, one of their own prophets, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” ⁴ 

Titus 2:15

2:15 So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke ⁵  that carries full authority. ⁶  Don’t let anyone look down ⁷  on you.

Titus 1:2

1:2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began. ⁸ 

Titus 2:7

2:7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 3:13

3:13 Make every effort to help ⁹  Zenas the lawyer ¹⁰  and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need. ¹¹ 

Titus 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ¹²  a slave ¹³  of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith ¹⁴  of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,

Titus 1:15

1:15 All is pure to those who are pure. But to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their minds and consciences are corrupted.

Titus 2:10

2:10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, ¹⁵  in order to bring credit to ¹⁶  the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

Titus 3:12

Final Instructions and Greeting

3:12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Titus 3:15

3:15 Everyone with me greets you. Greet those who love us in the faith. ¹⁷  Grace be with you all. ¹⁸ 

Titus 1:5

Titus’ Task on Crete

1:5 The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying ¹⁹  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ²⁰  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

[3:1]  ¹ tc Most later witnesses (D² 0278 Ï lat sy) have καί (kai, “and”) after ἀρχαῖς (arcai", “rulers”), though the earliest and best witnesses (א A C D* F G Ψ 33 104 1739 1881) lack the conjunction. Although the καί is most likely not authentic, it has been added in translation due to the requirements of English style. For more discussion, see TCGNT 586.

[2:9]  ¹ tn See the note on the word “slave” in 1:1.

[2:9]  ² tn Or “to be subject to their own masters, to do what is wanted in everything.”

[1:12]  ¹ sn A saying attributed to the poet Epimenides of Crete (6th century b.c.).

[2:15]  ¹ tn Or “reproof,” “censure.” The Greek word ἐλέγχω (elencw) implies exposing someone’s sin in order to bring correction.

[2:15]  ² tn Grk “speak these things and exhort and rebuke with all authority.”

[2:15]  ³ tn Or “let anyone despise you”; or “let anyone disregard you.”

[1:2]  ¹ tn Grk “before eternal ages.”

[3:13]  ¹ tn Grk “Eagerly help.”

[3:13]  ² tn Although it is possible the term νομικός (nomikos) indicates an expert in Jewish religious law here, according to L&N 33.338 and 56.37 it is more probable that Zenas was a specialist in civil law.

[3:13]  ³ tn Grk “that nothing may be lacking for them.”

[1:1]  ¹ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

[1:1]  ² tn Traditionally, “servant” or “bondservant.” Though δοῦλος (doulos) is normally translated “servant,” the word does not bear the connotation of a free individual serving another. BDAG notes that “‘servant’ for ‘slave’ is largely confined to Biblical transl. and early American times…in normal usage at the present time the two words are carefully distinguished” (BDAG 260 s.v.). The most accurate translation is “bondservant” (sometimes found in the ASV for δοῦλος), in that it often indicates one who sells himself into slavery to another. But as this is archaic, few today understand its force.

[1:1]  ³ tn Grk “for the faith,” possibly, “in accordance with the faith.”

[2:10]  ¹ tn Or “showing that genuine faith is productive.” At issue between these two translations is the force of ἀγαθήν (agaqhn): Is it attributive (as the text has it) or predicate (as in this note)? A number of considerations point in the direction of a predicate ἀγαθήν (e.g., separation from the noun πίστιν (pistin) by the verb, the possibility that the construction is an object-complement, etc.), though is not usually seen as an option in either translations or commentaries. Cf. ExSyn 188-89, 312-13, for a discussion. Contextually, it makes an intriguing statement, for it suggests a synthetic or synonymous parallel: “‘Slaves should be wholly subject to their masters…demonstrating that all [genuine] faith is productive, with the result [ecbatic ἵνα] that they will completely adorn the doctrine of God.’ The point of the text, then, if this understanding is correct, is an exhortation to slaves to demonstrate that their faith is sincere and results in holy behavior. If taken this way, the text seems to support the idea that saving faith does not fail, but even results in good works” (ExSyn 312-13). The translation of ἀγαθήν as an attributive adjective, however, also makes good sense.

[2:10]  ² tn Or “adorn,” “show the beauty of.”

[3:15]  ¹ tn Or “faithfully.”

[3:15]  ² tc Most witnesses (א² D¹ F G H Ψ 0278 Ï lat sy bo) conclude this letter with ἀμήν (amhn, “amen”). Such a conclusion is routinely added by scribes to NT books because a few of these books originally had such an ending (cf. Rom 16:27; Gal 6:18; Jude 25). A majority of Greek witnesses have the concluding ἀμήν in every NT book except Acts, James, and 3 John (and even in these books, ἀμήν is found in some witnesses). It is thus a predictable variant. Further, early and excellent witnesses (א* A C D* 048 33 81 1739 1881 sa) lack the particle, rendering the omission the preferred reading.

[3:8]  ¹ sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.

[3:8]  ² tn Grk “concerning these things.”