1 From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was sent to lead God’s chosen people to faith and to the knowledge of the truth that leads to a godly life.
2 My message is based on the confidence of eternal life. God, who never lies, promised this eternal life before the world began.
3 God has revealed this in every era by spreading his word. I was entrusted with this word by the command of God our Savior.
4 To Titus, a genuine child in the faith we share.Good will and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus our Savior are yours!
5 I left you in Crete to do what still needed to be done—appointing spiritual leaders in every city as I directed you.