📖 Titus — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Titus 1:1 Paul, Ra 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;
Titus 1:2 In Rhope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Titus 1:3 But hath in due times Rmanifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
Titus 1:4 To RTitus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Titus 1:5 For this cause Rleft 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:
Titus 1:6 If Rany be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Titus 1:7 For Ra bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
Titus 1:8 But Ra lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
Titus 1:9 RHolding 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.
Titus 1:10 For Rthere are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
Titus 1:11 Whose Rmouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.
Titus 1:12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway Rliars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
Titus 1:13 This witness is true. Wherefore Rrebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Titus 1:14 Not giving heed to RJewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
Titus 1:15 Unto Rthe pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Titus 1:16 They Rprofess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Titus 1:1–4 — Hope and entrusted proclamation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul introduces his service through faith, truth, godliness, and eternal hope promised by God who cannot lie.
Key Truth: Let truth deepen godliness and hope.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Paul, a ____ of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to …” (Titus 1:1)
Find it in Titus 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the ____ of God our Saviour;” (Titus 1:3)
Find it in Titus 1:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “To Titus, mine own ____ after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God …” (Titus 1:4)
Find it in Titus 1:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Titus 1:5–9 — Appointing faithful elders
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Titus should appoint elders with trustworthy character, household faithfulness, self-control, and the ability to hold and teach sound doctrine.
Key Truth: Choose spiritual responsibility through character and faithful teaching.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For this ____ left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in …” (Titus 1:5)
Find it in Titus 1:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For a ____ must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, …” (Titus 1:7)
Find it in Titus 1:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having ____ children not accused of riot or unruly.” (Titus 1:6)
Find it in Titus 1:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Titus 1:10–16 — Confronting corrupt teaching
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul warns about deceptive teachers, greed, and defilement, insisting that professed knowledge of God must agree with conduct.
Key Truth: Test religious claims by faithful conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For there are many ____ and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:” (Titus 1:10)
Find it in Titus 1:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “This ____ is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be …” (Titus 1:13)
Find it in Titus 1:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “They ____ that they know God; but in works they deny him, …” (Titus 1:16)
Find it in Titus 1:16 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:2 — Paul gives related character qualifications for overseers.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can your conduct give substance to your profession of knowing God?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Titus 1:1–4 (Hope and entrusted proclamation) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Titus 1:5–9 (Appointing faithful elders) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Titus 1:10–16 (Confronting corrupt teaching) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. Why must an overseer hold fast the faithful word as taught?
5. What contradiction does Paul identify in the people described?
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