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

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

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

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

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

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.

he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,