Titus 1:1-5

1From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,

2in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

3But now in his own time he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

4To Titus, my genuine son in a common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior!

5The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.