Titus 1:3

1:3 But now in his own time ¹  he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying ²  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ³  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.

[1:3]  ¹ tn The Greek text emphasizes the contrast between vv. 2b and 3a: God promised this long ago but now has revealed it in his own time.

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