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2TIT11rtc9figs-abstractnounsκατὰ πίστιν1for the faith**વિશ્વાસ,** એક અમૂર્ત નામ છે. અહીં તે ઈસુમાં માનવું અથવા વિશ્વાસ કરવું, સૂચવે છે. જો તમારી ભાષમાં વધારે સ્પસ્ટ નામ હોય તો તમે અહીં તેવા ક્રિયાપદ દ્વારા તેનું ભાષાંતર કરી શકો છો, જેમ યુ.એસ.ટી.માં છે તેમ. Alternate Translation: “to strengthen the faith” or “to help \[Gods chosen people\] to trust him more” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
3TIT11xyz8figs-abstractnounsἐπίγνωσιν1knowledge**Knowledge** is an abstract noun. If it is clearer in your language, you can use a verb such as “to know,” as in the UST. Paul wants people to know the true message about God and Christ so that they can live in a way that pleases God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
4TIT11abc8figs-abstractnounsἀληθείας1of the truth**Truth** is an abstract noun. If it is clearer in your language, you can use an adjective phrase such as “what is true” or “the true message.” Paul wants people to know the true message about God and Christ so that they can live in a way that pleases God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
5TIT11fyf8figs-abstractnounsτῆς κατ’ εὐσέβειαν1that agrees with godliness**Godliness** is an abstract noun that refers to living in a way that pleases God. Alternate Translation: “that is suitable for honoring God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
6TIT12xyz9ἐπ’ ἐλπίδι ζωῆς αἰωνίου1with the certain hope of everlasting life“that gives us the certain hope of everlasting life” or “based on our certain hope for everlasting life”
7TIT12r2gjπρὸ χρόνων αἰωνίων1before all the ages of time“before time began”
8TIT13b22hκαιροῖς ἰδίοις1at the right time“at the proper time”
9TIT13swi9figs-metaphorἐφανέρωσεν…τὸν λόγον αὐτοῦ1he revealed his wordPaul speaks of Gods word as if it were an object that could be visibly shown to people. Alternate translation: “He caused me to understand his message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
10TIT13abc9ἐν κηρύγματι1by the proclamation“through the proclamation of the message”
11TIT13m41ufigs-activepassiveὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγὼ1that I was entrusted withThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “he entrusted to me” or “he gave me the responsibility to preach” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
12TIT13dpn4τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ1of God our Savior“of God, who saves us”
13TIT13xy18figs-exclusiveἡμῶν1ourThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
14TIT14gu55figs-metaphorγνησίῳ τέκνῳ1a true sonThough Titus was not Pauls biological **son**, they share a common faith in Christ. Paul considers relationship to Christ through faith to be more important than biological relationship. Thus, because of their relative ages and shared faith in Christ, Paul considers Titus as his own son. It may also be that Paul led Titus to faith in Christ, and so Titus is like a son in this spiritual sense. Alternate translation: “you are like a son to me” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
15TIT14wx6cκοινὴν πίστιν1our common faithPaul and Titus both share the same faith in Christ. Alternate translation: “because we both believe in Christ”
16TIT14h93tfigs-ellipsisχάρις καὶ εἰρήνη1Grace and peaceThis was a common greeting Paul used. You can state clearly the understood information. Alternate translation: “May you experience kindness and inner peace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
17TIT14s3yrΧριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν1Christ Jesus our Savior“Christ Jesus who is our Savior”
18TIT14xy17figs-exclusiveἡμῶν1ourThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
19TIT15ew8hgrammar-connect-logic-goalτούτου χάριν1For this purposeThe connecting phrase **for this purpose** introduces the goal that Paul wanted to accomplish when he left Titus in Crete (to ordain elders in the church). Alternate translation: “This is the reason” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal]])
20TIT15lh9bἀπέλιπόν σε ἐν Κρήτῃ1I left you in Crete“I told you to stay in Crete”
21TIT15ga62ἵνα τὰ λείποντα ἐπιδιορθώσῃ1that you might set in order things not yet complete“so that you would finish arranging things that needed to be done”
22TIT15b52uκαταστήσῃς…πρεσβυτέρους1ordain elders“appoint elders” or “designate elders”
23TIT15p56wπρεσβυτέρους1eldersIn the early Christian churches, Christian elders gave spiritual leadership to the assemblies of believers. This word refers to people who are mature in faith.
24TIT16wja40Connecting Statement:Having told Titus to ordain elders in every city on the island of Crete, Paul then gives the requirements for elders.
25TIT16jen8εἴ τίς ἐστιν ἀνέγκλητος1if anyone is blamelessThis is the beginning of the description of the character of an elder. Titus is to choose men who fit the following description. To be **blameless** is to be known as a person who does not do bad things. Alternate translation: “An elder must be without blame” or “An elder must not have a bad reputation”
26TIT16ab70figs-doublenegativesἀνέγκλητος1blamelessTo be **blameless** is to be known as a person who does not do bad things. Alternate translation: “without blame” This can also be stated positively: “a person who has a good reputation” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
27TIT16q6uyfigs-explicitμιᾶς γυναικὸς ἀνήρ1the husband of one wifeThis means that he has only one wife, that is, he does not have any other wives or concubines. This also means that he does not commit adultery and may also mean that he has not divorced a previous wife. Alternate translation: “a man who has only one woman” or “a man who is faithful to his wife” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
28TIT16wd6qτέκνα…πιστά1faithful childrenPossible meanings are (1) children who believe in Jesus or (2) children who are trustworthy.
29TIT17lz7xτὸν ἐπίσκοπον1the overseerThis is another name for the same position of spiritual leadership that Paul referred to as **elder** in 1:5. This term focuses on the function of the elder: he oversees the activities and people of the church.
30TIT17g2zffigs-metaphorΘεοῦ οἰκονόμον1The household manager of GodPaul speaks of the church as if it were Gods household, and the overseer as if he were a servant in charge of managing that household. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
31TIT17d6l1μὴ πάροινον1not addicted to wine“not an alcoholic” or “not one who drinks much wine”
32TIT17j1qqμὴ πλήκτην1not a brawler“not one who is violent” or “not one who likes to fight”
33TIT18i549grammar-connect-logic-contrastἀλλὰ1InsteadThe connecting word **instead** introduces a contrast between the things an elder is not to be (that Paul already stated), and the things an elder is to be (which Paul is about to state). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
34TIT18vkq1φιλάγαθον1a friend of what is good“a person who loves to do good”
35TIT18xy11figs-doubletσώφρονα…ἐγκρατῆ1sensible…self-controlledThese two terms are very similar in meaning and may be translated by one term if the target language does not have two similar terms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
36TIT18xy12figs-doubletδίκαιον, ὅσιον1righteous, holyThese two terms are very similar in meaning and may be translated by one term if the target language does not have two similar terms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
37TIT19xwy6figs-metaphorἀντεχόμενον1He should hold tightly toPaul speaks of devotion to the Christian faith as if it were grasping the faith with ones hands. Alternate translation: “He should be devoted to” or “He should know well” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
38TIT19xy10κατὰ τὴν διδαχὴν1that is in accordance with the teaching“that agrees with the things that we taught him”
39TIT19abcjgrammar-connect-logic-goalἵνα1so thatThe connecting words **so that** introduce a goal or purpose relationship. The purpose for the elder to hold tightly to the trustworthy message is for him to be able to encourage others and rebuke those who oppose him. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that this is the purpose. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal]])
40TIT19pzi1τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ1sound teachingThe Greek word rendered at **sound** normally refers to physical health. Paul speaks of this teaching as if it would cause those who believe it to be spiritually healthy, rather than spiritually sick.
41TIT110xsq90Connecting Statement:Because of those that would oppose Gods word, Paul gives Titus reasons to preach Gods word and warns him about false teachers.
42TIT110w9kkfigs-metaphorἀνυπότακτοι, ματαιολόγοι1rebellious, empty talkersThese are rebellious people who do not obey the gospel message. Here **empty** is a metaphor for useless, and **empty talkers** are people who say useless or foolish things. Alternate translation: “people who refuse to obey and who say useless things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
43TIT110ga6nφρεναπάται1deceiversThis phrase describes people who are actively trying to convince people to believe in something other than the true gospel that Paul preaches. Alternate translation: “people who persuade others to believe things that are not true”
44TIT110abcdfigs-hendiadysματαιολόγοι, καὶ φρεναπάται1empty talkers and deceiversBoth **empty talkers** and **deceivers** refer to the same people. They taught false, worthless things and wanted people to believe them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
45TIT110pu74figs-metonymyοἱ ἐκ τῆς περιτομῆς1those of the circumcisionThis refers to the Jewish Christians who taught that men must be circumcised in order to follow Christ. This teaching is false. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
46TIT111f4iyοὓς δεῖ ἐπιστομίζειν1It is necessary to stop them“You must prevent them from spreading their teachings” or “Someone must stop them from influencing others by their words”
47TIT111aqi5ὅλους οἴκους ἀνατρέπουσιν1They are upsetting whole households**They are ruining entire families**. The issue was that they were leading families away from the truth and destroying their faith.
48TIT111tw4eδιδάσκοντες ἃ μὴ δεῖ1teaching what they should notThese are things that are not proper to teach regarding Christ and the Law because they are not true.
49TIT111at7cαἰσχροῦ κέρδους χάριν1for the sake of shameful profitThis refers to profit that people make by doing things that are not honorable.
50TIT112tr1jτις ἐξ αὐτῶν, ἴδιος αὐτῶν προφήτης1One of their own prophets“A Cretan that they themselves consider to be a prophet”
51TIT112y3zbfigs-hyperboleΚρῆτες ἀεὶ ψεῦσται1Cretans are always liars“Cretans lie all the time”. This is an exaggeration that means that Cretans had a reputation to be liars. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
52TIT112h3jbfigs-metaphorκακὰ θηρία1evil beastsThis metaphor compares the Cretans to dangerous wild animals. Alternate translation: “as dangerous as wild animals” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
53TIT112xyz1figs-synecdocheγαστέρες ἀργαί1lazy belliesThe part of the body that stores food is used to represent the person who eats all the time. Alternate translation: “lazy gluttons” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
54TIT113fif8δι’ ἣν αἰτίαν ἔλεγχε αὐτοὺς ἀποτόμως1For this reason, rebuke them severely“For that reason, you must use strong language that the Cretans will understand when you correct them”
55TIT113abckgrammar-connect-logic-resultδι’ ἣν αἰτίαν1For this reasonThe connecting words **for this reason** introduce a reason-result relationship. The reason is that what the Cretan prophet said about his people is true (they are liars, evil, and lazy), and the result is that Titus should rebuke them severely. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
56TIT113je3rἵνα ὑγιαίνωσιν ἐν τῇ πίστει1so that they may be sound in the faithSee note on **sound** in [Titus 1:9](../01/09/pzi1). Alternate translation: “so they will have a healthy faith” or “so their faith may be true” or “so that they believe only what is true about God”
57TIT113abclgrammar-connect-logic-resultἵνα1so thatThe connecting words **so that** introduce a reason-result relationship. The reason is the elder rebukes the Cretans severely, and the result is the Cretans become sound in the faith. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result]])
58TIT113xyz2figs-abstractnounsἐν τῇ πίστει1in the faithHere the abstract noun **faith** represents the things that the people believe about God. Alternate translation: “in what they believe about God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
59TIT114abcmgrammar-connect-logic-contrastμὴ1notThe connecting word **not** introduces a contrast to being “sound in the faith” in the previous verse. In order to be sound in the faith, the people must not pay any attention to the Jewish myths or the commands of people who do not follow the truth. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
60TIT114p28iἸουδαϊκοῖς μύθοις1Jewish mythsThis refers to the false teaching of the Jews.
61TIT114m4a5figs-metaphorἀποστρεφομένων τὴν ἀλήθειαν1turn away from the truthPaul speaks of the truth as if it were an object that one could turn away from or avoid. Alternate translation: “reject the truth” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
62TIT115qtb9πάντα καθαρὰ τοῖς καθαροῖς1To those who are pure, all things are pure“If people are pure on the inside, everything that they do will be pure” or “When people have only good thoughts, nothing that they do will offend God”
63TIT115nx42τοῖς καθαροῖς1To those who are pure“To those who are acceptable to God”
64TIT115abcngrammar-connect-logic-contrastδὲ1ButThe connecting word **but** introduces a contrast between people who are pure and people who are corrupt and unbelieving. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
65TIT115n3wkfigs-metaphorτοῖς…μεμιαμμένοις καὶ ἀπίστοις, οὐδὲν καθαρόν2to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, nothing is purePaul speaks of sinners as if they were physically dirty. Alternate translation: “if people are morally defiled and do not believe, they cannot do anything pure” or “when people are full of sin and unbelief, nothing that they do is acceptable to God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
66TIT116abcogrammar-connect-logic-contrastδὲ1butThe connecting word **but** introduces a contrast between what these corrupt people say (they know God) and what their actions show (they do not know God). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
67TIT116i3l2τοῖς…ἔργοις ἀρνοῦνται1they deny him by their actions“how they live proves that they do not know him”
68TIT116ja47βδελυκτοὶ ὄντες1They are detestable“They are disgusting”
69TIT2introh3il0# Titus 02 General Notes<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Gender roles<br><br>Scholars are divided over how to understand this passage in its historical and cultural context. Some scholars believe men and women are perfectly equal in all things. Other scholars believe God created men and women to serve in distinctly different roles in marriage and the church. Translators should be careful not to let how they understand this issue affect how they translate this passage.<br><br>### Slavery<br><br>Paul does not write in this chapter about whether slavery is good or bad. Paul teaches slaves to faithfully serve their masters. He teaches all believers to be godly and live rightly in every situation.
70TIT21lfu10Connecting Statement:Paul continues giving Titus reasons to preach Gods word, and explains how the older men, older women, young men, and slaves or servants should live as believers.
71TIT21tpi2figs-explicitσὺ δὲ1But you**You** here is singular and refers to Titus. If it is helpful, you can include the name “Titus” here as in the UST ([[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
72TIT21ph2jτῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ1with sound teachingSee the note on [Titus 1:9](../01/09/pzi1). Alternate translation: “sound doctrine” or “with correct teachings”
73TIT22xyz3figs-ellipsisπρεσβύτας…εἶναι1Older men are to beThe Greek does not have **are**, but only **older men to be**. We need to supply a verb here, drawing from the idea of **speak** in the previous verse, such as **teach** or **exhort**. Alternate translation: “Teach older men to be” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
74TIT22xy13figs-doubletνηφαλίους…σεμνούς, σώφρονας1temperate, dignified, sensibleThese three words are very close in meaning and may be combined into one or two terms if the target language does not have three separate terms. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
75TIT22xc6tνηφαλίους1temperate“sober-minded” or “self-controlled”
76TIT22y3j2εἶναι…σώφρονας1to be…sensible“to…control their desires”
77TIT22abc1ὑγιαίνοντας τῇ πίστει1sound in faithHere the word **sound** means to be firm and unwavering. See the note about **sound** on [Titus 1:9](../01/09/pzi1) and the note about **sound in faith** on [Titus 1:13](../01/13/je3r).
78TIT22m14yfigs-abstractnounsὑγιαίνοντας τῇ πίστει1sound in faithThe abstract noun **faith** can be stated as a verb if that is more clear in your language. Alternate translation: “firmly believe the true teachings about God” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
79TIT22z14yfigs-abstractnounsτῇ ἀγάπῃ1in loveThe abstract noun **love** can be stated as a verb if that is more clear in your language. Alternate translation: “truly love others” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
80TIT22a14yfigs-abstractnounsτῇ ὑπομονῇ1and in perseveranceThe abstract noun **perseverance** can be stated as a verb if that is more clear in your language. Alternate translation: “and continually serve God even when things are difficult” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
81TIT23gl8efigs-ellipsisπρεσβύτιδας ὡσαύτως1Older women likewise are to beThe Greek does not have **are to be**, but only **older women likewise**. We need to continue the verbal idea from the previous two verses and apply that here, as well, such as **teach** or **exhort**. Alternate translation: “In the same way, teach older women” or “Also teach older women” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
82TIT23v9cpδιαβόλους1slanderersThis word refers to people who say bad things about other people whether they are true or not.
83TIT23g9refigs-metaphorοἴνῳ πολλῷ δεδουλωμένας1or being slaves to much winePeople who cannot control themselves and drink too much wine are spoken of as if they were a slave to the wine. Alternate translation: “or controlled by their desire for wine” or “or addicted to wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
84TIT23xyz4figs-activepassiveοἴνῳ πολλῷ δεδουλωμένας1or being slaves to much wineThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “or drinking too much wine” or “or addicted to wine” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
85TIT23abc4καλοδιδασκάλους1but to be teachers of what is goodThe Greek word used here means “a teacher of what is good”. The phrase **but to be** has been added in the English to contrast this good quality with the two preceding bad qualities. Consider if you need to use a similar word to make a contrast between the good and bad qualities.
86TIT24abc5φιλάνδρους1lovers of their husbands“lovers of their own husbands”
87TIT24abcaφιλοτέκνους1and lovers of their children“lovers of their own children”
88TIT25abcbὑποτασσομένας τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν1and subject to their own husbands“and to obey their own husbands”
89TIT25t5v6figs-metonymyἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ βλασφημῆται1so that the word of God may not be insulted**Word** here is a metonym for “message”, which in turn is a metonym for God himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
90TIT25abcqfigs-activepassiveἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ βλασφημῆται1so that the word of God may not be insulted This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “so that no one insults the word of God” or “so that no one insults God by saying bad things about his message” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
91TIT26i3hvὡσαύτως1In the same wayTitus was to train the younger men just as he was to train the older people.
92TIT27x73uσεαυτὸν παρεχόμενος1present yourself“show yourself to be” or “you yourself must be”
93TIT27ym6xτύπον καλῶν ἔργων1as an example of good works“as an example of one who does right and proper things”
94TIT28xy14ὑγιῆ1uncorrupted…soundThis word has the same basic meaning as **uncorrupted** in 2:7. In 2:7, Paul states the meaning negatively: **uncorrupted**, meaning, **without error**, and in 2:8 he states the meaning positively: **sound, whole**, meaning **correct**. Both terms refer to Tituss teaching. Use either positive or negative terms in the target language, or use one term with this meaning in both places if it is difficult to use two terms.
95TIT28xt6vfigs-hypoἵνα ὁ ἐξ ἐναντίας ἐντραπῇ1so that the opponent may be ashamedThis presents a hypothetical situation in which someone opposes Titus and then becomes ashamed for having done so. Alternate translation: “so that if anyone opposes you, he may be ashamed” or “so that when people oppose you, they may be ashamed” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo]])
96TIT28xy15figs-exclusiveἡμῶν1usThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
97TIT29xyz5figs-ellipsisδούλους ἰδίοις δεσπόταις ὑποτάσσεσθαι1Slaves are to be subject to their mastersThe Greek does not have **are**, but only **slaves to be subject to their masters**. We need to apply the verbal idea from verse 6 to here, which is **urge** or **exhort**. Alternate translation: “Exhort slaves to be subject to their masters” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])
98TIT29ntp7ἰδίοις δεσπόταις1their masters“their own masters”
99TIT29abccὑποτάσσεσθαι1are to be subject“must obey”
100TIT29if6vἐν πᾶσιν1in everything“in every situation” or “always”
101TIT29id15εὐαρέστους εἶναι1to be pleasing“to please their masters” or “to satisfy their masters”
102TIT210abc6μὴ νοσφιζομένους1not to steal“not to steal from their masters”
103TIT210t87jπᾶσαν πίστιν ἐνδεικνυμένους ἀγαθήν1to demonstrate all good faith“to show that they are worthy of their masters trust”
104TIT210h2n6ἐν πᾶσιν1in every way“in everything they do”
105TIT210f8jyτὴν διδασκαλίαν τὴν τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ, κοσμῶσιν1they may bring credit to the teaching about God our Savior“they may make the teaching about God our Savior attractive” or “they may cause people to understand that the teaching about God our Savior is good”
106TIT210pn93τὴν τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ1God our Savior“our God who saves us”
107TIT210xy16figs-exclusiveἡμῶν1ourHere, **our** is inclusive of Paul, Titus, and all Christians (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
108TIT211y44u0Connecting Statement:Paul encourages Titus to look for Jesus coming and remember his authority through Jesus.
109TIT211gp2zfigs-personificationἐπεφάνη…ἡ χάρις τοῦ Θεοῦ1the grace of God has appearedPaul speaks of the grace of God as if it were a person who has arrived. See the UST for other ways to express this. Alternate translation: “God is now offering his grace” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
110TIT212qy8kfigs-personificationπαιδεύουσα ἡμᾶς1training usPaul speaks of the grace of God (2:11) as if it were a person who trains other people how to live holy lives. Alternate translation: “by which God trains us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
111TIT212abcefigs-exclusiveἡμᾶς1usThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
112TIT212lxb3τὴν ἀσέβειαν1godlessness“things that dishonor God”
113TIT212n3k5τὰς κοσμικὰς ἐπιθυμίας1worldly passions“strong desires for the things of this world” or “strong desires for sinful pleasures”
114TIT212xy19ἀσέβειαν…εὐσεβῶς1godlessness…godly wayThese terms are direct opposites, meaning **God-dishonoring** and **God-honoring**, respectively.
115TIT212fk8jἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνι1in the present age“while we live in this world” or “during this time”
116TIT213rz93προσδεχόμενοι1looking forward to receiving***waiting to welcome***
117TIT213xyz6figs-metonymyτὴν μακαρίαν ἐλπίδα1the blessed hopeHere, what is **blessed** is that for which we hope, which is the return of Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: “the wonderful thing for which we hope” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
118TIT213pss7figs-metonymyκαὶ ἐπιφάνειαν τῆς δόξης τοῦ μεγάλου Θεοῦ καὶ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ1and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus ChristHere, **glory** represents Jesus himself who will appear gloriously. Alternate translation: “that is, the glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
119TIT213abcffigs-hendiadysτὴν μακαρίαν ἐλπίδα, καὶ ἐπιφάνειαν τῆς δόξης1the blessed hope and appearing of the gloryBoth **blessed hope** and **appearing of the glory** refer to the same event. This can be shown clearly. Alternate translation: “what we are longing for, the blessed and glorious appearing” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
120TIT213xyz7figs-hendiadysτοῦ μεγάλου Θεοῦ καὶ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ1our great God and Savior Jesus ChristBoth **our great God** and **Savior** refer to the one person, Jesus Christ. Alternate translation: “Jesus Christ, our great God and Savior” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
121TIT214niu4figs-explicitἔδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν1gave himself for usThis refers to Jesus dying willingly. Alternate translation: “gave himself to die for us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
122TIT214xy20figs-exclusiveἡμῶν1usThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
123TIT214gxe7figs-metaphorλυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνομίας1to redeem us from all lawlessnessPaul speaks of Jesus as if he were setting slaves free from their evil master. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
124TIT214xy21figs-exclusiveἡμᾶς1usThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
125TIT214fjy1λαὸν περιούσιον1a special people“a group of people that he treasures”
126TIT214ii18ζηλωτὴν1zealous for“who are eager to do”
127TIT215abc7παρακάλει1exhort“encourage them to do these things”
128TIT215b94zfigs-explicitἔλεγχε, μετὰ πάσης ἐπιταγῆς1rebuke with all authorityIf it is helpful, the people whom Titus should correct can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Correct with all authority those people who do not do these things” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
129TIT215h15yμηδείς σου περιφρονείτω1Let no one disregard you“Do not allow anyone to ignore you”
130TIT215xy22figs-doublenegativesμηδείς σου περιφρονείτω1Let no one disregard youThis can be stated positively: “Make sure that everyone listens to you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
131TIT215jbu1figs-explicitσου περιφρονείτω1disregard youThe way that people would disregard Titus can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “refuse to listen to your words” or “refuse to respect you” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
132TIT3introzh6x0# Titus 03 General Notes<br><br>## Structure and formatting<br><br>Paul gives Titus personal instructions in this chapter.<br><br>Verse 15 formally concludes this letter. This is a common way of ending a letter in the ancient Near East.<br><br>## Special concepts in this chapter<br><br>### Genealogies<br><br>Genealogies (verse 9) are lists that record a persons ancestors or descendants, and show from what tribe and family a person came. For example, priests came from the tribe of Levi and the family of Aaron. Some of these lists included stories of ancestors and even of spiritual beings. These lists and stories were used to argue about where things came from and about how important various people were.
133TIT31y9tr0Connecting Statement:Paul continues giving Titus instructions on how to teach the elders and people under his care in Crete.
134TIT31j2saὑπομίμνῃσκε αὐτοὺς…ὑποτάσσεσθαι1Remind them to submit“Tell our people again what they already know, to submit” or “Keep reminding them to submit”
135TIT31w3fyἀρχαῖς, ἐξουσίαις, ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν1to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them“Do as the political rulers and government authorities say by obeying them”
136TIT31wa9xfigs-doubletἀρχαῖς, ἐξουσίαις1rulers and authoritiesThese words have similar meanings and both refer to anyone who holds authority in the government. If the target language has only one term for this, then just use that term (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
137TIT31xy25figs-doubletὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν1to submit…to obeyThese words have similar meanings and both refer to doing what someone tells you to do. If the target language has only one term for this, then just use that term (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
138TIT31in7uπρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι1be ready for every good work“be ready to do good whenever there is opportunity”
139TIT32lug7βλασφημεῖν1to revile“to speak evil of”
140TIT32abcxfigs-doublenegativesἀμάχους εἶναι1to avoid quarrelingThis can be stated positively: “to be peaceful” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
141TIT33m9zdἦμεν γάρ ποτε καὶ ἡμεῖς1For once we also“This is because we ourselves were once”
142TIT33me7bποτε1once“formerly” or “at some time” or “previously”
143TIT33bl8efigs-exclusiveἡμεῖς1we“even we” or “we ourselves” This includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians, referring to the time before they trusted in Christ. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
144TIT33rrx9ἦμεν…ἀνόητοι1were foolish“were thoughtless” or “were unwise”
145TIT33qt8ffigs-personificationπλανώμενοι, δουλεύοντες ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις1We were led astray and enslaved by various passions and pleasuresPassion and pleasure are spoken of as if they were masters over people and had made those people into slaves by lying to them. Alternate translation: “We had allowed ourselves to believe the lie that various passions and pleasures could make us happy, and then we were unable to control our feelings or stop doing things we thought would give us pleasure” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
146TIT33xy27figs-activepassiveπλανώμενοι, δουλεύοντες ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις1We were led astray and enslaved by various passions and pleasuresThis can be translated in active form. Alternate translation: “various passions and pleasures had lied to us and so led us astray” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
147TIT33tl5nἐπιθυμίαις1passions“lusts” or “desires”
148TIT33dec4ἐν κακίᾳ καὶ φθόνῳ διάγοντες1We lived in evil and envyHere, **evil** and **envy** describe sin. **Evil** is general and **envy** is a specific kind of sin. Alternate translation: “We were always doing evil things and wanting what others have”
149TIT33y5lpστυγητοί1detestable“causing others to hate us”
150TIT34xy28grammar-connect-logic-contrastδὲ1ButIt is important to mark the contrast here between the evil way that people are (verses 1-3) and the goodness of God (verses 4-7) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast]])
151TIT34ba5afigs-personificationὅτε…ἡ χρηστότης καὶ ἡ φιλανθρωπία ἐπεφάνη τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ1when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appearedPaul speaks of Gods kindness and love as if they were people that came into our sight. Alternate translation: “When God our Savior showed us his kindness and love for people” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])
152TIT34abcgfigs-abstractnounsὅτε…ἡ χρηστότης καὶ ἡ φιλανθρωπία ἐπεφάνη τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ1when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appearedThe abstract nouns **kindness** and **love** can be stated as adjectives. Alternate translation: “when God, who saves us, showed how kind and loving he would be to mankind” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns]])
153TIT34abchfigs-exclusiveἡμῶν1ourThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
154TIT35n4ugκατὰ τὸ αὐτοῦ ἔλεος1by his mercy“because he had mercy on us”
155TIT35k1a6figs-metaphorλουτροῦ παλινγενεσίας1the washing of new birthPaul combines two metaphors here. He is speaking of Gods forgiveness for sinners as if he were physically washing them clean from their sin. He is also speaking of sinners who become responsive to God as if they had been born again. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
156TIT36fby9figs-metaphorοὗ ἐξέχεεν ἐφ’ ἡμᾶς πλουσίως1whom God richly poured on usIt is common for New Testament writers to speak of the Holy Spirit as a liquid that God can pour out in large amounts. Alternate translation: “whom God gave to us generously” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
157TIT36xy24figs-exclusiveἡμᾶς1usThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
158TIT36q9zeδιὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν1through our Savior Jesus Christ“when Jesus Christ saved us”
159TIT36xy23figs-exclusiveἡμῶν1ourThis includes Paul, Titus, and all Christians. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
160TIT37di3gfigs-activepassiveδικαιωθέντες1having been justifiedThis can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: “since God has declared us to be without sin” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
161TIT37q1cmfigs-metaphorκληρονόμοι γενηθῶμεν, κατ’ ἐλπίδα ζωῆς αἰωνίου1we might become heirs according to the certain hope of eternal lifeThe people to whom God has made promises are spoken of as if they were to inherit the things promised, just as a person inherits property or possessions from a family member. Alternate translation: “we might expect to receive the eternal life that God has promised us” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
162TIT38j8mdὁ λόγος1This messageThis message is the one just expressed in verses 4-7, that God freely gives the Holy Spirit and eternal life to believers through Jesus.
163TIT38xy29τούτων1these thingsThis refers to the teachings that Paul has talked about in verses 1-7. Alternate translation: “these teachings that I have just talked about”
164TIT38kqm6φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων, προΐστασθαι1may be careful to engage themselves in good works“may seek to do good works”
165TIT39tzh90Connecting Statement:Paul explains what Titus should avoid and how to treat those who cause contention among the believers.
166TIT39j1hfδὲ…περιΐστασο1But avoid“So avoid” or “Therefore, avoid”
167TIT39xnf9μωρὰς…ζητήσεις1foolish debates“arguments concerning unimportant matters”
168TIT39qk66γενεαλογίας1genealogiesThis is the study of family kinship relationships. See the Introduction to Titus.
169TIT39xu7fἔρεις1strifearguments or fights
170TIT39ky3nνομικὰς1about the law“about the law of Moses”
171TIT310x3fhαἱρετικὸν ἄνθρωπον…παραιτοῦ1Reject a divisive person“Stay away from a person who causes division”
172TIT310xzx1μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν1after one or two warnings“after you have warned that person once or twice”
173TIT311r7pcὁ τοιοῦτος1such a person“a person like that”
174TIT311inh5figs-metaphorἐξέστραπται1has turned from the right wayPaul speaks of someone who chooses to do wrong things as if he were leaving the right path to walk in the wrong direction. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
175TIT311p81kὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος1being self-condemned“bringing judgment on himself”
176TIT312z7i40Connecting Statement:Paul closes the letter by telling Titus what to do after he appoints elders in Crete and by giving greetings from those with him.
177TIT312mba6ὅταν πέμψω1When I send“After I send”
178TIT312c32wtranslate-namesἈρτεμᾶν…Τυχικόν1Artemas…TychicusThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
179TIT312knt1σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν1hurry to come“come quickly”
180TIT312xy30σπούδασον1hurryThe verb is singular and directed at Titus alone. Artemas or Tychicus would stay in Crete, probably to take Titus place.
181TIT312gdw9παραχειμάσαι1to spend the winter“to stay for the winter”
182TIT313a46ftranslate-namesΖηνᾶν…Ἀπολλῶν1Zenas…AppollosThese are mens names. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
183TIT313s757καὶ Ἀπολλῶν1and Apollos“and also Apollos”
184TIT313j496σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον1Diligently send on their way“Do not delay in sending”
185TIT313xy31figs-doublenegativesἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ1so that they lack nothingThis can be stated positively: “so that they have everything that they need” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
186TIT314v7wg0Connecting Statement:Paul explains that it is important for all believers to provide for those who have needs.
187TIT314fw98οἱ ἡμέτεροι1our ownPaul is referring to the believers in Crete. Alternate translation: “our own people”
188TIT314xy33figs-exclusiveοἱ ἡμέτεροι1our ownHere, **our** includes Paul and Titus. The form should be either dual or inclusive. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
189TIT314tn24εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας1toward essential needs“that enable them to help people who lack necessary things”
190TIT314mji4figs-metaphorἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι1in order not to be unfruitfulPaul speaks of people doing good work as if they were trees bearing good fruit. Alternate translation: “so that they will not lead useless lives” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
191TIT314xy32figs-doublenegativesἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι1in order not to be unfruitfulThis can be stated positively: “in this way they will be fruitful” or “in this way they will be productive” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives]])
192TIT315j3y20General Information:Paul ends his letter to Titus.
193TIT315abciἀσπάζονταί σε1greet youHere, **you** is singularthis is a personal greeting to Titus.
194TIT315k1saοἱ μετ’ ἐμοῦ πάντες1All those who are with me“All the people who are with me” or “all of the believers who are here with me”
195TIT315f4vcτοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει1those who love us in faithPossible meanings are: (1) “the believers who love us” or (2) “the believers who love us because we share the same belief”.
196TIT315xy35figs-exclusiveἡμᾶς1usHere, **us** is probably exclusive and refers to Paul and the group of Christians with him. Paul is sending greetings from this group to the group of Christians that is with Titus on Crete. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
197TIT315kx83ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν1Grace be with all of youThis was a common Christian greeting. Alternate translation: “May Gods grace be with you” or “I ask that God will be gracious to all of you”
198TIT315xy34ὑμῶν1youHere, **you** is plural. This blessing is for Titus and all of the believers there in Crete.