Titus (KJV)
3 chapters · 46 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.
About the Book of Titus
Titus directs the appointment of qualified elders and the teaching of sound doctrine that leads to godly living. It links grace and good works, showing how the gospel reshapes character and community.
- Genre
- Epistle (pastoral)
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to the apostle Paul
- First audience
- Titus, ministering in Crete
How to read it: Read this pastoral letter with its Cretan context in view; note how it ties healthy teaching to transformed conduct.
It opens: “Paul, a 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 1:1)
Chapters
Key verses in Titus
The verses of Titus that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.