2. in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal;
3. but in his own seasons manifested his word in the message, wherewith I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
4. to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
5. For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;
6. if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.