American Standard Version of 1901
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope;
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,
Paul, a {Greek: bondservant.}servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,
whereunto I was appointed a {Greek: herald.}preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.
I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and day
longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with {Or, joy in being reminded}joy;
having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.
unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou {Greek: stir into flame.}stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.
But thou didst follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, {Or, stedfastness}patience,
to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
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;
Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the {Greek: good tidings; and so elsewhere. See marginal note on Matthew 4:23.}gospel according to the power of God;
but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found me
For I am already being {Greek: poured out as a drink-offering.}offered, and the time of my departure is come.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:
henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give to me at that day; and not to me only, but also to all them that have loved his appearing.
but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly.
When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain.
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;
As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine,
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter.
The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, bring when thou comest, and the books, especially the parchments.
Erastus remained at Corinth: but Trophimus I left at Miletus sick.
For I am already being {Greek: poured out as a drink-offering.}offered, and the time of my departure is come.
Give diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and {Or, doubting}disputing.
Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,