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1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness,
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I, Paul, am God's slave and Christ's agent for promoting the faith among God's chosen people, getting out the accurate word on God and how to respond rightly to it.
2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began
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My aim is to raise hopes by pointing the way to life without end. This is the life God promised long ago - and he doesn't break promises!
3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior;
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And then when the time was ripe, he went public with his truth. I've been entrusted to proclaim this Message by order of our Savior, God himself.
4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
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Dear Titus, legitimate son in the faith: Receive everything God our Father and Jesus our Savior give you!