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1 Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness,
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Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ to further the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness—
2 in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began,
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in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time,
3 but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior;
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and which now at his appointed season he has brought to light through the preaching entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior,
4 To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
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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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