2 which is based on the hope for eternal life. God, who does not lie, promised us this life before the beginning of time,
3 and at the right time he revealed it in his message. This was entrusted to me, and I proclaim it by order of God our Saviour.
4 I write to Titus, my true son in the faith that we have in common.May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour give you grace and peace.
5 I left you in Crete, so that you could put in order the things that still needed doing and appoint church elders in every town. Remember my instructions:
6 an elder must be blameless; he must have only one wife, and his children must be believers and not have the reputation of being wild or disobedient.
7 For since a church leader is in charge of God's work, he should be blameless. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered, or a drunkard or violent or greedy for money.
8 He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.