en_tn_lite_do_not_use/tit/01/01.md

## Paul  ##

"From Paul." Your language may have a particular way of introducing the author of a letter. AT: "I, Paul, wrote this letter."

## a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ ##

The phrase "I am" is implied. AT: "I am a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]).

## to establish the faith  ##

AT: "I work to establish the faith" or "I work to build up the faith."

## God's elect  ##

"God's chosen people" or "people who were chosen by God"

## to establish -  ##

**  "to firmly set in place"

## which agrees with godliness ##

"that agrees with God's rules" or "which is good for holy people"

## God, who is without lies ##

"God, who never lies"

## before all the ages of time. ##

"before time began"

## at the right time  ##

"at the proper time"

## he trusted me to deliver  ##

AT: "I was entrusted to proclaim" or "he gave me the responsibility to preach."

## God our Savior ##

"God, who saved us" (See: UDB).