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1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
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1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--
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2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
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2 a faith and knowledge resting on the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time,
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3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
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3 and at his appointed season he brought his word to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,
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4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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4 To Titus, my true son in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
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