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;
¶ To Titus, 2 Cor. 8.23 · Gal. 2.3 · 2 Tim. 4.10mine own son after the common faith:
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Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
¶ For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 1 Tim. 3.2-7