Titus 1:2

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

Titus 1:14

1:14 and not pay attention to Jewish myths ²  and commands of people who reject the truth.

Titus 2:1

Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching

2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with ³  sound teaching.

Titus 2:7

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

Titus 3:6-7

3:6 whom he poured out on us in full measure ⁴  through Jesus Christ our Savior. 3:7 And so, ⁵  since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.” ⁶ 

Titus 3:11

3:11 You know ⁷  that such a person is twisted by sin ⁸  and is conscious of it himself. ⁹ 

Titus 3:13

3:13 Make every effort to help ¹⁰  Zenas the lawyer ¹¹  and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need. ¹² 

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

[1:14]  ² sn Jewish myths were legendary tales characteristic of the false teachers in Ephesus and Crete. See parallels in 1 Tim 1:4; 4:7; and 2 Tim 4:4.

[2:1]  ³ tn Grk “say what is fitting for sound teaching” (introducing the behavior called for in this chapter.).

[3:6]  ⁴ tn Or “on us richly.”

[3:7]  ⁵ tn This is the conclusion of a single, skillfully composed sentence in Greek encompassing Titus 3:4-7. Showing the goal of God’s merciful salvation, v. 7 begins literally, “in order that, being justified…we might become heirs…”

[3:7]  ⁶ tn Grk “heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

[3:11]  ⁶ tn Grk “knowing” (as a continuation of the previous clause).

[3:11]  ⁷ tn Grk “is perverted and is sinning.”

[3:11]  ⁸ tn Grk “is sinning, being self-condemned.”

[3:13]  ⁷ tn Grk “Eagerly help.”

[3:13]  ⁸ 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]  ⁹ tn Grk “that nothing may be lacking for them.”