1Sha'ul, an eved (servant) of Elohim, and a shaliach (apostle) of Yeshua HaMashiach, according to the emunah (faith) of the elect of Elohim and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, 2Unto the tikvah (hope) of chayim olam (life everlasting), which Elohim, who cannot lie, promised before time began, 3But has in due times manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the mitzvah (commandment) of Elohim our Deliverer, 4To Titus, my beloved son according to the common emunah: chesed (grace) and shalom from Elohim Avinu (God the Father) and from Mashiach Yeshua our Deliverer. 5For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking and appoint zekenim (elders/priests) in every city as I commanded you, 6If any is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7For a zaken (bishop/elder) must be blameless, as a steward of Elohim; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain, 8But hospitable, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, kadosh (holy), self-controlled, 9Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound teaching both to exhort and to refute those who contradict. 10For there are many insubordinate, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain. 12One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” 13This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the emunah. 14Not giving heed to Yehudi (Jewish) fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. 15To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; even their mind and conscience are defiled. 16They profess to know Elohim, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

1But speak the things which are fitting for sound teaching: 2That the elder men be sober, dignified, prudent, sound in emunah (faith), in ahavah (love), in patience. 3The elder women likewise, in kadosh (holy) conduct, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things, 4That they may train the young women to be wise, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5To be discreet, pure, sober, keepers at home, kind, obedient to their husbands, that the word of Elohim be not blasphemed. 6Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded. 7In all things show yourself an example of good works; in teaching, integrity, dignity, 8Sound speech that cannot be condemned, that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of us. 9Exhort avadim (servants) to be obedient to their masters, to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting, 10Not stealing, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the teaching of Elohim our Deliverer in all things. 11For the chesed (grace) of Elohim our Deliverer has appeared to all men, 12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this olam (world), 13Looking for the blessed tikvah (hope) and glorious appearing of the great Elohim and our Deliverer, Yeshua HaMashiach, 14Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for Himself a people zealous for good works. 15These things speak, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise you.

1Remind them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready for every good work, 2To speak evil of no man, not to be quarrelsome, but gentle, showing all meekness toward all men. 3For we ourselves also were once foolish, unbelieving, led astray, avadim (slaves) to various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. 4But when the kindness and ahavah (love) of Elohim our Savior appeared, 5Not by works of tzedakah (justice) which we have done, but according to His rachamim (mercy), He saved us, through the mikveh (washing) of regeneration and renewing of the Ruach HaKodesh, 6Whom He poured out on us abundantly through Yeshua HaMashiach our Savior, 7That having been justified by His chesed (grace), we should become heirs according to the tikvah (hope) of chayim olam (life everlasting). 8This is a faithful saying, and I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in Elohim should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. 9But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about Torah, for they are unprofitable and vain. 10A man who is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid, 11Knowing that such a one is warped and sinning, being self-condemned. 12When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make haste to come to me at Nicopolis, for there I have determined to spend the winter. 13Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with care, that nothing may be lacking to them. 14And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. 15All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the emunah (faith). Chesed (grace) be with you all. Amen.