The NAS Strong's Version
Book of Titus Chapter 1 1:1 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] Paul , a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ , for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness ,
1:2 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] in the hope of eternal life , which God , who cannot lie , promised long ages ago ,
1:3 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] but at the proper time manifested , even His word , in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior ,
1:4 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] To Titus , my true child in a common faith : Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior .
1:5 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] For this reason I left you in Crete , that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,
1:6 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] namely, if any man is above reproach , the husband of one wife , having children who believe , not accused of dissipation or rebellion .
1:7 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward , not self-willed , not quick-tempered , not addicted to wine , not pugnacious , not fond of sordid gain ,
1:8 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] but hospitable , loving what is good , sensible , just , devout , self-controlled ,
1:9 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching , so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict .
1:10 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] For there are many rebellious men , empty talkers and deceivers , especially those of the circumcision ,
1:11 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] who must be silenced because they are upsetting whole families , teaching things they should not teach for the sake of sordid gain .
1:12 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] One of themselves , a prophet of their own , said , "Cretans are always liars , evil beasts , lazy gluttons ."
1:13 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] This testimony is true . For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith ,
1:14 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth .
1:15 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] To the pure , all things are pure ; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving , nothing is pure , but both their mind and their conscience are defiled .
1:16 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] They profess to know God , but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed .
Copyright Statement: The NAS Strong's Version Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995; Audio Recording Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, (P) 1989 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. Used by permission. For usage information, please read the NASB Copyright Statement .
Powered by LightSpeed Technology Copyright © 2001-2009, StudyLight.org