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front:intro m2jl 0 # Introduction to Titus\n\n## Part 1: General Introduction\n\n### Outline of the book of Titus\n\n1. Paul instructs Titus to appoint godly leaders. (1:1–16)\n2. Paul instructs Titus to train people to live godly lives. (2:1–3:11)\n3. Paul ends by sharing some of his plans and sending greetings to various believers. (3:12–15)\n\n### Who wrote the book of Titus?\n\nPaul wrote the book of Titus. Paul was from the city of Tarsus. He had been known as Saul in his early life. Before becoming a believer, Paul was a Pharisee. He persecuted believers. After he became a believer, he traveled several times throughout the Roman Empire, telling people about Jesus.\n\n### What is the book of Titus about?\n\nPaul wrote this letter to Titus, his fellow worker, who was leading the churches on the island of Crete. Paul instructed him about selecting church leaders. Paul also described how believers should behave toward each other. He also encouraged them all to live in a way that pleases God.\n\n### How should the title of this book be translated?\n\nTranslators may choose to call this book by its traditional title, “Titus.” Or they may choose a clearer title, such as “Paul’s Letter to Titus” or “A Letter to Titus.” (See: [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])\n\n## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts\n\n### In what roles can people serve within the church?\n\nThere are some teachings in the book of Titus about whether a woman or divorced man can serve in positions of leadership within the church. Scholars disagree about the meaning of these teachings. Further study on these issues may be necessary before translating this book.\n\n## Part 3: Important Translation Issues\n\n### Singular and plural **you**\n\nIn this book, the word **I** refers to Paul. Also, the word **you** is almost always singular and refers to Titus. The exception to this is 3:15. (See [[rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-yousingular]])\n\n### What is the meaning of **God our Savior**?\n\nThis is a common phrase in this letter. Paul meant to make the readers think about how God forgave them in Christ for sinning against him, and by forgiving them he saved them from being punished when he judges all people. A similar phrase in this letter is **our great God and Savior Jesus Christ**.
1:intro c7me 0 # Titus 1 General Notes\n\n## Structure and Formatting\n\nPaul formally introduces this letter in verses 1–4. Writers often began letters in this way in the ancient Near East.\n\nIn verses 6–9, Paul lists several qualities that a man must have if he is to be an elder in the church. (See: rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns) Paul gives a similar list in 1 Timothy 3.\n\n## Special Concepts in this Chapter\n\n### Elders\n\nThe church has used different titles for church leaders. Some titles include overseer, elder, pastor, and bishop.\n\n## Other Possible Translation Difficulties in this Chapter\n\n### Should, may, must\n\nThe ULT uses different words that indicate requirements or obligations. These verbs have different levels of force associated with them. The subtle differences may be difficult to translate. The UST translates these verbs in a more general way.
1:1 rtc9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns κατὰ πίστιν ἐκλεκτῶν Θεοῦ καὶ ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας 1 The words **faith**, **knowledge**, and **truth** are abstract nouns. If it would be more clear in your language, you could express those ideas in another way. Alternate translation: “to help God’s chosen people to continue to trust him and to know every true thing”
1:1 xrtm rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive ἐκλεκτῶν Θεοῦ 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “of the people whom God has chosen”
1:1 tn97 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis καὶ ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας 1 Paul is leaving out some of the words that in many languages a sentence would need in order to be complete. You could supply these words from earlier in the sentence if it would be clearer in your language. Alternate translation: “and for their knowledge of the truth” or “and so that the chosen people of God might know the truth”
1:1 fyf8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τῆς κατ’ εὐσέβειαν 1 Here, **godliness** is an abstract noun that refers to living in a way that pleases God. Alternate translation: “that is suitable for honoring God”
1:2 xyz9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-words-phrases ἐπ’ ἐλπίδι ζωῆς αἰωνίου 1 Here **hope** could be connected to: (1) **godliness**, meaning that if we live to please God, we will have hope of eternal life. Alternate translation: “which gives us the certain hope of everlasting life” or (2) **knowledge of the truth**, meaning that this hope of eternal life is part of the truth, and that knowing the truth gives hope of eternal life. Alternate translation: “and that teaches us to expect eternal life”
1:2 u0gk rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἐπ’ ἐλπίδι ζωῆς αἰωνίου 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **hope**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “which leads us to confidently expect eternal life”
1:2 vyuu rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives ὁ ἀψευδὴς Θεὸς 1 If it would be clearer in your language, you could use a positive expression here instead of this double negative. Alternate translation: “the God who is completely trustworthy”
1:3 swi9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ἐφανέρωσεν & τὸν λόγον αὐτοῦ 1 Paul speaks of God’s word as if it were an object that could be visibly shown to people. Alternate translation: “he caused me to understand his message”
1:3 abc9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit ἐν κηρύγματι 1 Paul assumes that his readers will understand that **the proclamation** refers to the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “by means of the proclamation of the message about Jesus”
1:3 m41u rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive ὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγὼ 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “the one that he entrusted to me” or “the one that he gave me the responsibility to preach”
1:3 xy18 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Here, **our** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
1:4 gu55 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor γνησίῳ τέκνῳ 1 Though Titus was not Paul’s 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: “like a son to me”
1:4 wx6c rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns κατὰ κοινὴν πίστιν 1 Paul and Titus both share the same **faith** in Christ. If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **faith**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “because we both trust in Jesus Christ”
1:4 h93t rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis χάρις καὶ εἰρήνη 1 This was a common greeting Paul used. He is leaving out some of the words that in many languages a sentence would need in order to be complete. You could supply these words if it would be clearer in your language. Alternate translation: “May you experience grace and peace”
1:4 vft3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns χάρις καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ Θεοῦ Πατρὸς καὶ Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν 1 If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of **Grace** and **peace**, you could express the same ideas in another way. Alternate translation: “May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior be gracious to you and give you a peaceful spirit”
1:4 s3yr Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν 1 Alternate translation: “Christ Jesus who is our Savior”
1:4 xy17 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Here, **our** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
1:5 ew8h rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal τούτου χάριν 1 The phrase **For this purpose** introduces the goal that Paul wanted to accomplish when he left Titus in Crete (to ordain elders in the church). Use a phrase in your language that makes it clear that this is the purpose. Alternate translation: “This is why”
1:5 lh9b ἀπέλιπόν σε ἐν Κρήτῃ 1 Alternate translation: “I told you to stay in Crete”
1:5 ga62 ἵνα τὰ λείποντα ἐπιδιορθώσῃ 1 Alternate translation: “so that you would finish arranging things that needed to be done”
1:6 jen8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit εἴ τίς ἐστιν ἀνέγκλητος 1 This is the beginning of the description of the character of an elder. Paul assumes that Titus understands that he is to choose men who fit the following description. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “an elder must be blameless” or “any man you choose to be an elder must be without blame”
1:6 ab70 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives ἀνέγκλητος 1 To be **blameless** is to be known as a person who does not do bad things. If it would be clearer in your language, you could state this positively. Alternate translation: “a person who has a good reputation”
1:6 q6uy rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἀνήρ 1 This 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”
1:6 wd6q rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit τέκνα & πιστά 1 This could refer to: (1) children who believe in Jesus. Alternate translation: “children who are faithful to God” (2) children who are trustworthy. Alternate translation: “children who are honest”
1:7 lz7x rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown τὸν ἐπίσκοπον 1 The word **overseer** 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. Alternate translation: “an elder in charge of God's people”
1:7 g2zf rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor Θεοῦ οἰκονόμον 1 Paul speaks of the church as if it were God’s **household**, and the overseer as if he were a servant in charge of managing that household. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “a person in charge of taking care of God's church”
1:7 d6l1 μὴ πάροινον 1 Alternate translation: “not an alcoholic” or “not one who drinks much wine”
1:7 j1qq μὴ πλήκτην 1 Alternate translation: “not one who is violent” or “not one who likes to fight”
1:8 i549 rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast ἀλλὰ 1 The connecting word **Instead** introduces a contrast between the things that an elder is not to be (that Paul already stated), and the things that an elder is to be (that Paul is about to state). Indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “In contrast”
1:8 vkq1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor φιλάγαθον 1 Here Paul is speaking of **what is good** as if it were a person who could be someone's **friend**. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “a person who loves to do good things”
1:8 xy11 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet σώφρονα & ἐγκρατῆ 1 The terms **sensible** and **self-controlled** are very similar in meaning and may be translated by one term if the target language does not have two similar terms.
1:8 xy12 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet δίκαιον, ὅσιον 1 The terms **righteous** and **holy** are very similar in meaning and may be translated by one term if the target language does not have two similar terms.
1:9 xwy6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ἀντεχόμενον 1 Paulus berbicara tentang pengabdian pada iman Kristen seolah-olah itu adalah menggenggam iman dengan tangan. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menggunakan metafora lain atau menyatakan maknanya dengan jelas. Terjemahan alternatif: “Dia harus mengikuti dengan cermat” atau “Dia harus mengabdi pada”
1:9 xy10 κατὰ τὴν διδαχὴν 1 Terjemahan alternatif: “yang sesuai dengan hal-hal yang kami ajarkan kepadanya”
1:9 abcj rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Kata-kata penghubung **supaya** memperkenalkan suatu hubungan maksud atau tujuan. Tujuan penatua berpegang teguh pada pesan yang dapat dipercaya adalah agar dia mampu memberi semangat kepada orang lain dan menegur orang yang menentangnya. Gunakan kata penghubung dalam bahasa Anda yang memperjelas bahwa ini adalah suatu tujuan. Terjemahan alternatif: “karena dengan cara ini”
1:9 pzi1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ 1 Kata yang diterjemahkan di sini sebagai **sehat** biasanya mengacu pada kesehatan fisik. Paulus membicarakan **pengajaran** ini seolah-olah itu adalah makhluk hidup yang bisa sehat atau sakit. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menyatakan artinya dengan jelas. Terjemahan alternatif: “pengajaran yang benar”
1:10 w9kk rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ματαιολόγοι 1 Di sini, **empty** adalah metafora untuk tidak berguna, dan **para pembual** adalah orang-orang yang mengatakan hal-hal yang tidak berguna atau bodoh. Terjemahan alternatif: “orang yang mengatakan hal-hal yang tidak berguna”
1:10 ga6n rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-unknown φρεναπάται 1 Kata **para penipu** menggambarkan orang-orang yang secara aktif berusaha meyakinkan orang untuk percaya pada sesuatu selain Injil sejati yang Paulus beritakan. Terjemahan alternatif: “orang-orang yang meyakinkan orang lain untuk memercayai hal-hal yang tidak benar”
1:10 abcd rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys ματαιολόγοι, καὶ φρεναπάται 1 Baik **para pembual** dan **para penipu** merujuk pada orang-orang yang sama, mereka yang adalah juga **para pemberontak**. Orang-orang itu mengajarkan hal-hal yang salah dan tidak berharga dan ingin agar orang lain memercayainya. Terjemahan alternatif: “orang-orang yang mengatakan hal-hal yang salah sehingga orang lain mempercayai hal-hal yang tidak benar”
1:10 pu74 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy οἱ ἐκ τῆς περιτομῆς 1 Di sini, **orang-orang bersunat** mewakili orang-orang percaya asal Yahudi yang mengajarkan bahwa manusia harus disunat untuk menyenangkan Allah. Ajaran ini salah. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menyatakan artinya dengan jelas. Terjemahan alternatif: “orang-orang yang mengajarkan bahwa manusia harus disunat untuk menyenangkan Allah”
1:11 f4iy rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit οὓς δεῖ ἐπιστομίζειν 1 Implikasinya adalah bahwa orang-orang ini harus dilarang untuk mengajar. Anda dapat memasukkan informasi ini jika itu berguna bagi pembaca Anda. Terjemahan alternatif: “Engkau harus mencegah mereka menyebarkan ajaran sesat mereka” atau “Seseorang harus menghentikan mereka agar tidak menipu orang lain dengan kata-kata mereka”
1:11 aqi5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit ὅλους οἴκους ἀνατρέπουσιν 1 Masalahnya adalah mereka membawa banyak keluarga menjauh dari kebenaran dan menghancurkan iman mereka. Anda dapat memasukkan informasi ini jika itu berguna bagi pembaca Anda. Terjemahan alternatif: “merusak iman seluruh keluarga”
1:11 at7c rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit αἰσχροῦ κέρδους χάριν 1 Di sini Paulus menyebut **keuntungan** sebagai **memalukan**, artinya kegiatan menerima uang untuk mengajarkan hal yang salah mendatangkan rasa malu bagi gurunya. Pertimbangkan bagaimana mengungkapkannya dalam bahasa Anda. Terjemahan alternatif: “dan menambah rasa malu mereka dengan mengambil uang untuk itu”
1:12 tr1j τις ἐξ αὐτῶν, ἴδιος αὐτῶν προφήτης 1 Terjemahan alternatif: “Seorang Kreta, yang mereka sendiri anggap sebagai nabi”
1:12 y3zb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole Κρῆτες ἀεὶ ψεῦσται 1 Kata **selalu** di sini merupakan satu pernyatan yang berlebihan untuk penegasan. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menggunakan cara lain untuk mengungkapkan penekanannya. Terjemahan alternatif: “Orang-orang Kreta mempunyai reputasi sebagai pembohong” atau “Orang-orang Kreta cenderung menjadi pembohong-pembohong”
1:12 h3jb rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor κακὰ θηρία 1 Metafora ini berbicara tentang **orang-orang Kreta** seolah-olah mereka adalah **binatang-binatang yang jahat**. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menyatakan artinya dengan jelas. Terjemahan alternatif: “sama berbahayanya dengan binatang-binatang liar”
1:12 xyz1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche γαστέρες ἀργαί 1 Di sini bagian tubuh yang menyimpan makanan digunakan untuk melambangkan orang yang makan sepanjang waktu. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menggunakan ungkapan yang setara dari budaya Anda atau menyatakan artinya dengan jelas. Terjemahan alternatif: “pelahap-pelahap yang malas” atau “orang-orang malas yang hanya ingin makan”
1:13 fif8 δι’ ἣν αἰτίαν ἔλεγχε αὐτοὺς ἀποτόμως 1 Alternate translation: “For that reason, you must use strong language that the Cretans will understand when you correct them”
1:13 abck rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result δι’ ἣν αἰτίαν 1 The 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 for behaving that way. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that what follows is a reason for what came before. Alternate translation: “Therefore”
1:13 dlgr rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-pronouns αὐτοὺς 1 Here the pronoun **them** could refer to: (1) the Cretan believers in general. This seems likely since the **testimony** is about all Cretans, and verse 14 says that they should not pay attention to “commands of people turning away from the truth.” In other words, they should not pay attention to the false teachers. Alternate translation: “the Cretan believers” or (2) the Cretan false teachers. In this case, verse 14 would be telling the false teachers not to pay attention to other false teachers. Alternate translation: “the false teachers”
1:13 je3r rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ἵνα ὑγιαίνωσιν ἐν τῇ πίστει 1 See 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”
1:13 abcl rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Here, **so that** marks being **sound in the faith**, as well as what follows in verse 14, as the goal or purpose of rebuking the Cretans. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that this is the purpose.
1:13 xyz2 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἐν τῇ πίστει 1 Here the abstract noun **faith** represents the things that the people believe about God. Alternate translation: “in what they believe about God”
1:14 p28i Ἰουδαϊκοῖς μύθοις 1 Alternate translation: “false teaching of the Jews”
1:14 m4a5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ἀποστρεφομένων τὴν ἀλήθειαν 1 Paul speaks of the truth as if it were an object that one could turn away from or avoid. Alternate translation: “who reject the truth”
1:15 qtb9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/writing-proverbs πάντα καθαρὰ τοῖς καθαροῖς 1 Here, Paul uses or invents a proverb in order to teach that being pure or pleasing to God is a matter of a person's inward thoughts, not a matter of outward actions or rituals. Translate this proverb in a way that will be recognized as a proverb and be meaningful in your language and culture. Alternate translation: “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”
1:15 nx42 τοῖς καθαροῖς 1 Alternate translation: “to those who are acceptable to God”
1:15 abcn rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast δὲ 1 The connecting word **But** introduces a contrast between people who are pure and people who are corrupt and unbelieving. Indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “However,”
1:15 n3wk rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor τοῖς δὲ μεμιαμμένοις καὶ ἀπίστοις, οὐδὲν καθαρόν 1 Paul speaks of sinners as if they were physically corrupted or dirty. Alternate translation: “But if people are morally defiled and do not believe, they cannot do anything pure” or “But when people are full of sin and unbelief, nothing that they do is acceptable to God”
1:16 abco rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast δὲ 1 The connecting word **but** introduces a contrast between what these corrupt people say (that they know God) and what their actions show (that they do not know God). Indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “nevertheless,”
1:16 i3l2 τοῖς & ἔργοις ἀρνοῦνται 1 Alternate translation: “how they live proves that they do not know him”
2:intro h3il 0 # Titus 2 General Notes\n\nPaul continues giving Titus reasons to preach God’s word, and explains how the older men, older women, young men, and slaves or servants should live as believers.\n\n## Special Concepts in this Chapter\n\n### Gender roles\n\nScholars are divided over how to understand this passage in its historical and cultural context. Some scholars believe men and women are completely 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 their understanding of this issue affect how they translate this passage.\n\n### Slavery\n\nPaul 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.
2:1 tpi2 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit σὺ δὲ 1 Here, **you** is singular and refers to Titus. If it is helpful, you could include the name “Titus” here, as in the UST.
2:1 ph2j rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ 1 See the note about **sound teaching** on [Titus 1:9](../01/09/pzi1). Alternate translation: “with right doctrine” or “with correct teachings”
2:2 xyz3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis πρεσβύτας & εἶναι 1 A verb is lacking here that in many languages a sentence would need in order to be complete. If it would be clearer in your language, you could 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”
2:2 xy13 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet νηφαλίους & σεμνούς, σώφρονας 1 These 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.
2:2 xc6t νηφαλίους 1 Alternate translation: “sober-minded” or “self-controlled”
2:2 y3j2 σώφρονας 1 Alternate translation: “in control of their desires”
2:2 abc1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ὑγιαίνοντας τῇ πίστει τῇ ἀγάπῃ, τῇ ὑπομονῇ 1 Here the word **sound** means to be firm and unwavering. It applies to **faith**, **love**, and **perseverance**. 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). Alternate translation: “unwavering in faith, in loving others, and in continuing to persevere”
2:2 m14y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ὑγιαίνοντας τῇ πίστει 1 You can state the abstract noun **faith** as a verb if that is clearer in your language. Alternate translation: “to firmly believe the true teachings about God”
2:2 z14y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τῇ ἀγάπῃ 1 You can state the abstract noun **love** as a verb if that is more clear in your language. Alternate translation: “in loving others well”
2:2 a14y rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τῇ ὑπομονῇ 1 You can state the abstract noun **perseverance** as a verb if that is more clear in your language. Alternate translation: “and to continually serve God in all circumstances”
2:3 gl8e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis πρεσβύτιδας ὡσαύτως 1 Some verbs are lacking here that in many languages a sentence would need in order to be complete. If it would be clearer in your language, you could continue the verbal ideas from the previous two verses and apply them here, as well, such as “Teach older women to be” or “Exhort older women to be.” Alternate translation, removing the comma: “In the same way, teach older women to be” or “Also teach older women to be”
2:3 g9re rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor οἴνῳ πολλῷ δεδουλωμένας 1 People who cannot control themselves and drink too much wine are spoken of here as if they were a slave to the wine. Alternate translation: “controlled by their desire for wine”
2:3 xyz4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive οἴνῳ πολλῷ δεδουλωμένας 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “drinking too much wine”
2:3 abc4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast καλοδιδασκάλους 1 If it is helpful in your language, you can indicate the contrast between this good quality and the two preceding bad qualities. Alternate translation: “but rather, teachers of what is good”
2:4 unh9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Here, **so that** marks training **the younger women** as the goal or purpose of being “teachers of what is good” in verse 3. Of course, living in a good way, as verse 3 describes, helps the older women to be teachers of what is good. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that what follows is the purpose.
2:4 abc5 φιλάνδρους 1 Alternate translation: “lovers of their own husbands”
2:4 abca φιλοτέκνους 1 Alternate translation: “and lovers of their own children”
2:5 abcb ὑποτασσομένας τοῖς ἰδίοις ἀνδράσιν 1 Alternate translation: “and to obey their own husbands”
2:5 papr rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Here, **so that** marks not insulting **the word of God** as a goal or purpose of the good behavior described in verses 4 and 5. This is not the only purpose of living well, but if the young women of the church do not do these things, people will consider God's message to be worthless. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that what follows is a purpose of what came before.
2:5 abcq rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive ἵνα μὴ ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ βλασφημῆται 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this 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”
2:5 t5v6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy ὁ λόγος τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 Here, **word** stands for “message.” If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “the message from God”
2:6 i3hv ὡσαύτως 1 Paul's instructions for the different groups of believers are similar. See how you translated this phrase in verse 3.
2:7 tn76 περὶ πάντα 1 It is possible that this phrase is part of the previous sentence instead of this one. If the Bible used in your area uses this phrase to end the previous sentence, you may choose to do the same.
2:7 x73u σεαυτὸν παρεχόμενος 1 Alternate translation: “show yourself to be” or “you yourself must serve as”
2:7 ym6x τύπον καλῶν ἔργων 1 Alternate translation: “as an example of one who does right and proper things”
2:7 blcl rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀφθορίαν, σεμνότητα 1 Paul is leaving out some of the words that in many languages a sentence would need in order to be complete. You could supply these words from earlier in the sentence if it would be clearer in your language. Alternate translation: “In the teaching, present yourself with incorruption and dignity”
2:7 cp3t rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀφθορίαν, σεμνότητα 1 If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of **incorruption** and **dignity**, you could express the same ideas in another way. Alternate translation: “In the teaching, be uncorrupted, dignified” or “In the teaching, be honest, serious”
2:7 gy0b rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives ἀφθορίαν 1 If it would be clearer in your language, you could use a positive expression to translate this double negative word that consists of the negative prefix **in-** and the negative word **corruption**. Alternate translation: “honesty” or “integrity”
2:8 xy14 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ὑγιῆ 1 Here the word **sound** applies to Titus's **message** and means “accurate” or “correct,” as it does in [Titus 1:9](../01/09) and [2:1](../02/01) where it also applies to teaching. Alternate translation: “correct” or “true”
2:8 qe1k rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Here, **so that** indicates that what follows is a purpose of what came before. Having a sound message will make any opponent ashamed of opposing such a message. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that what follows is a purpose of what came before. Alternate translation: “for in that way” or "in such a way that"
2:8 xt6v rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hypo ἵνα ὁ ἐξ ἐναντίας ἐντραπῇ 1 This 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”
2:8 xy15 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Here the pronoun **us** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
2:9 xyz5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis δούλους ἰδίοις δεσπόταις ὑποτάσσεσθαι 1 As in 2:2 and 2:3, Paul is leaving out a word that in many languages a sentence would need in order to be complete. If it would be clearer in your language, you could apply the verbal idea from verse 6 to here, which is “urge” or “exhort.” Alternate translation: “Exhort slaves to be subject to their own masters” or “Exhort slaves to obey their own masters”
2:9 if6v ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Terjemahan alternatif: "dalam setiap situasi" atau "selalu"
2:9 id15 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit εὐαρέστους εἶναι 1 Implikasinya adalah bahwa para budak harus menyenangkan tuan-tuan mereka. Anda dapat memasukkan informasi ini jika itu berguna bagi pembaca Anda. Terjemahan alternatif: “untuk menyenangkan tuan-tuan mereka” atau “untuk memuaskan tuan-tuan mereka”
2:10 abc6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit μὴ νοσφιζομένους 1 Implikasinya ialah bahwa mereka akan tergoda untuk mencuri dari tuan-tuan mereka. Anda dapat memasukkan informasi ini jika itu berguna bagi pembaca Anda. Terjemahan alternatif: “tidak mencuri dari tuan-tuan mereka”
2:10 fhwk rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast ἀλλὰ 1 Di sini kata **tetapi** menunjukkan perbedaan yang kuat antara mencuri dan menunjukkan itikad baik. Dalam terjemahan Anda, tunjukkan kontras yang kuat ini dengan cara yang wajar dalam bahasa Anda. Terjemahan alternatif: “melainkan”
2:10 t87j πᾶσαν πίστιν ἐνδεικνυμένους ἀγαθήν 1 Terjemahan alternatif: “untuk menunjukkan bahwa mereka layak mendapatkan kepercayaan tuan-tuan mereka”
2:10 s1ni rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Di sini, **sehingga** menandai memberikan **penghargaan pada ajaran tentang Allah** sebagai satu maksud atau tujuan para budak yang menunjukkan **kesetiaan yang baik dan penuh** kepada tuan-tuan mereka. Gunakan kata penghubung dalam bahasa Anda yang memperjelas bahwa ini adalah suatu tujuan.
2:10 h2n6 ἐν πᾶσιν 1 Terjemahan alternatif: "dalam segala hal yang mereka lakukan”
2:10 f8jy τὴν διδασκαλίαν τὴν τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ, κοσμῶσιν 1 Terjemahan alternatif: “mereka dapat menjadikan pengajaran tentang Allah Juruselamat kita menarik” atau “mereka dapat membuat orang mengerti bahwa pengajaran tentang Allah Juruselamat kita itu baik”
2:10 xy16 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Di sini kata ganti **kami** mencakup Paulus, Titus, dan semua orang percaya.
2:11 tlbm rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result γὰρ 1 Kata yang diterjemahkan dengan **Karena** menunjukkan bahwa apa yang disebutkan selanjutnya adalah alasan dari apa yang disebutkan sebelumnya. Gunakan satu kata penghubung dalam bahasa Anda yang memperjelas bahwa hal yang disebutkan selanjutnya merupakan alasan dari apa yang disebutkan sebelumnya. Terjemahan alternatif: “Mereka harus melakukan ini karena”
2:11 gp2z rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification ἐπεφάνη & ἡ χάρις τοῦ Θεοῦ 1 Paulus berbicara tentang **anugerah Allah** seolah-olah itu adalah satu pribadi yang telah tiba. Lihat UST untuk mengetahui cara lain untuk mengungkapkan hal ini. Terjemahan alternatif: “Allah sekarang menawarkan anugerah-Nya”
2:11 czny rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἐπεφάνη γὰρ ἡ χάρις τοῦ Θεοῦ σωτήριος πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις 1 Jika bahasa Anda tidak menggunakan kata benda abstrak untuk gagasan **anugerah**, Anda dapat mengungkapkan gagasan yang sama dengan cara lain. Terjemahan alternatif: “Karena Allah sangat baik hati dengan menyediakan satu jalan untuk menyelamatkan semua manusia”
2:11 n08x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification σωτήριος πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις 1 Di sini kata-kata **bagi keselamatan** menggambarkan **anugerah** Allah, artinya seperti orang yang mempunyai sifat menyelamatkan manusia. Terjemahan alternatif: “mampu menyelamatkan semua orang” atau “yang bekerja untuk menyelamatkan semua orang” atau “membawa keselamatan bagi semua orang”
2:11 r94i rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις 1 Meskipun istilah **men** bersifat maskulin, Paulus menggunakan kata tersebut dalam pengertian umum yang mencakup laki-laki dan perempuan. Jika ini berguna dalam bahasa Anda, Anda dapat menggunakan frasa yang memperjelas hal ini. Terjemahan alternatif: “untuk semua orang”
2:12 qy8k rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification παιδεύουσα ἡμᾶς 1 Paulus berbicara tentang anugerah Allah (2:11) seolah-olah anugerah itu adalah seseorang yang melatih orang lain tentang bagaimana menjalani kehidupan yang kudus. Terjemahan alternatif: “yang dengannya Allah melatih kita”
2:12 abce rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμᾶς 1 Di sini kata ganti **kita** mencakup Paulus, Titus, dan semua orang percaya.
2:12 lxb3 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τὴν ἀσέβειαν 1 Jika bahasa Anda tidak menggunakan kata benda abstrak untuk gagasan **kefasikan**, Anda dapat mengungkapkan gagasan yang sama dengan cara lain. Terjemahan alternatif: “hal-hal yang tidak menghormati Allah”
2:12 n3k5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τὰς κοσμικὰς ἐπιθυμίας 1 Jika bahasa Anda tidak menggunakan kata benda abstrak untuk gagasan **keinginan-keinginan**, Anda dapat mengungkapkan gagasan yang sama dengan cara lain. Terjemahan alternatif: “hidup untuk hal-hal dari dunia ini” atau “mengejar kesenangan-kesenangan yang berdosa”
2:12 xy19 ἀσέβειαν & εὐσεβῶς 1 Terjemahan alternatif: “Perilaku yang tidak menghormati Allah … cara yang memuliakan Allah”
2:12 fk8j ἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνι 1 Alternate translation: “while we live in this world” or “during this time”
2:13 rz93 προσδεχόμενοι 1 Alternate translation: “while we wait to welcome”
2:13 xyz6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys τὴν μακαρίαν ἐλπίδα, καὶ ἐπιφάνειαν τῆς δόξης 1 These two phrases connected with **and** express a single event. The words **blessed hope** describe how Paul feels about the **appearing** of Jesus. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express this meaning with an equivalent phrase that does not use **and**. Alternate translation: “the blessing for which we hope, which is the appearing of the glory” or “what we are longing for, the blessed and glorious appearing”
2:13 tpx8 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τὴν μακαρίαν ἐλπίδα, καὶ ἐπιφάνειαν τῆς δόξης 1 If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of **hope** and **glory**, you could express the same ideas in other ways. Alternate translation: “what we are longing for, the blessed and glorious appearing”
2:13 pss7 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-possession τὴν μακαρίαν ἐλπίδα, καὶ ἐπιφάνειαν τῆς δόξης τοῦ μεγάλου Θεοῦ καὶ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 Here, Paul is using the possessive form to describe an event that is characterized by **glory**, which is when **Jesus Christ** will be **appearing**. If your language would not use the possessive form to express this, you could say it differently. Alternate translation: “the blessed event that we have been hoping for when our great God and Savior Jesus Christ gloriously appears”
2:13 xyz7 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys τοῦ μεγάλου Θεοῦ καὶ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ 1 Both **our great God** and **Savior** refer to the one person, **Jesus Christ**. Alternate translation: “of Jesus Christ, our great God and Savior”
2:14 niu4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit ὃς ἔδωκεν ἑαυτὸν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν 1 This refers to Jesus dying willingly. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “He gave himself to die for us”
2:14 xy20 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Here the pronoun **us** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
2:14 gxe7 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor λυτρώσηται ἡμᾶς ἀπὸ πάσης ἀνομίας 1 Here, Paul speaks of **lawlessness** as though it were an evil master from whom Jesus sets us free. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression from your language or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “to rescue us from our lawless way of living”
2:14 xy21 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμᾶς 1 Here the pronoun **us** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
2:14 fjy1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive λαὸν περιούσιον 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “a group of people that he has chosen” or “a group of people that he treasures”
2:14 ii18 ζηλωτὴν καλῶν ἔργων 1 Alternate translation: “who are eager to do good deeds”
2:15 akz0 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns ταῦτα 1 Here, **these things** refers back to all of the things that Paul has said in chapter two. Use a natural way in your language to refer back to these things. Alternate translation: “about all of this”
2:15 abc7 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit παρακάλει 1 Paul assumes that Titus understands that he should exhort the believers to obey **these things**. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “encourage the believers to do these things”
2:15 b94z rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit ἔλεγχε, μετὰ πάσης ἐπιταγῆς 1 If it is helpful, the people whom Titus should **rebuke** can be made explicit. Alternate translation: “correct with all authority those people who do not do these things”
2:15 iut6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns μετὰ πάσης ἐπιταγῆς 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **authority**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “from your rightful position as their overseer”
2:15 h15y μηδείς σου περιφρονείτω 1 Alternate translation: “Do not allow anyone to ignore you”
2:15 xy22 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives μηδείς σου περιφρονείτω 1 You can state this positively: “Make sure that everyone listens to you”
2:15 jbu1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit μηδείς σου περιφρονείτω 1 The way that people would disregard Titus could be made explicit. Alternate translation: “Let no one refuse to listen to your words” or “Let no one refuse to respect you”
3:intro zh6x 0 # Titus 3 General Notes\n\n## Structure and Formatting\n\nIn this chapter, Paul continues giving Titus instructions on how to teach the elders and people under his care in Crete. \n\n\nIn verses 1-7 Paul explains how, by God's mercy, the Holy Spirit makes our lives new and motivates us to live in a new way. \n\n\nIn verses 8-11 Paul explains what Titus should avoid and how to treat those who cause contention among the believers. \n\n\nIn verses 12-15, Paul closes the letter by telling Titus what to do after he appoints elders in Crete and by delivering greetings from those with him.\n\nVerse 15 formally concludes this letter. This is a common way of ending a letter in the ancient Near East.\n\n## Special Concepts in this Chapter\n\n### Genealogies\n\nGenealogies (verse 9) are lists that record a person’s 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.
3:1 j2sa ὑπομίμνῃσκε αὐτοὺς & ὑποτάσσεσθαι 1 Alternate translation: “Tell our people again what they already know, to submit” or “Keep reminding them to submit”
3:1 w3fy rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet ἀρχαῖς, ἐξουσίαις, ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν 1 The words **submit** and **obey** have very 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. Alternate translation: “to do as the political rulers and government authorities say by obeying them” or “to obey government officials”
3:1 wa9x rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet ἀρχαῖς, ἐξουσίαις 1 The words **rulers** and **authorities** 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. Alternate translation: “to government officials”
3:1 in7u πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι 1 Alternate translation: “to be ready to do good whenever there is opportunity”
3:2 abcx rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives ἀμάχους εἶναι 1 If it would be clearer in your language, you could use a positive expression to translate this double negative that consists of the negative particle **un** and the negative word **contentious**. Alternate translation: “to be peaceful”
3:2 u77t rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns πᾶσαν ἐνδεικνυμένους πραΰτητα 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **humility**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “always being humble” or “always being considerate”
3:2 vyaj rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations πρὸς πάντας ἀνθρώπους 1 Although the term **men** is masculine, Paul is using the word in a generic sense that includes both men and women. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a phrase that makes this clear. Alternate translation: “toward everyone”
3:3 m9zd rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-result ἦμεν γάρ ποτε καὶ ἡμεῖς 1 The word translated as **For** indicates that what follows is a reason for what came before. A reason for being gentle and humble with **foolish and disobedient** people is that we also used to be that way. Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that what follows is a reason for what came before. Alternate translation: “This is because we ourselves were once”
3:3 me7b ποτε 1 Alternate translation: “formerly” or “at some time” or “previously”
3:3 bl8e rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμεῖς 1 Here the pronoun, **we** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers, referring to the time before they trusted in Christ. Alternate translation: “even we” or “we ourselves”
3:3 qt8f rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-personification πλανώμενοι, δουλεύοντες ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις 1 Here, **passions** and **pleasures** are spoken of as if they were masters over people and had made those people into slaves by lying to them. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “We had allowed ourselves to believe the lie that pursuing various passions and pleasures would make us happy, and then we were unable to control our desires or stop doing things that we thought would give us pleasure”
3:3 xy27 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive πλανώμενοι, δουλεύοντες ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “Various passions and pleasures led us astray and enslaved us”
3:3 tl5n rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἐπιθυμίαις καὶ ἡδοναῖς ποικίλαις 1 If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of **passions** and **pleasures**, you could express the same ideas in another way. Alternate translation: “by doing whatever we strongly desired to do and by doing whatever made us feel good”
3:3 dec4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἐν κακίᾳ καὶ φθόνῳ διάγοντες 1 If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of **evil** and **envy**, you could express the same ideas in another way. The words **evil** and **envy** describe sin. The word **evil** is general and **envy** is a specific kind of sin. Alternate translation: “We were always doing evil things and wanting what others have”
3:3 y5lp στυγητοί 1 Alternate translation: “doing things that made others hate us”
3:4 xy28 rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast δὲ 1 **But** is used here to mark the important contrast between the evil way that people are (verses 1–3) and the goodness of God (verses 4–7). In your translation, indicate this strong contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “However,”
3:4 ba5a rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ὅτε & ἡ χρηστότης καὶ ἡ φιλανθρωπία ἐπεφάνη τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ 1 Paul speaks of God’s **kindness** and **love** as if they were physical things that came into our sight. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “when God our Savior demonstrated his kindness and love for people”
3:4 abcg rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ὅτε & ἡ χρηστότης καὶ ἡ φιλανθρωπία ἐπεφάνη τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν, Θεοῦ 1 If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of **kindness** and **love**, you could express the same ideas in another way. Alternate translation: “when God, who saves us, showed how kind and loving he would be to mankind”
3:4 abch rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Here the pronoun **our** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
3:5 l6a6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἔργων τῶν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **righteousness**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “righteous works” or “good deeds”
3:5 n4ug rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns κατὰ τὸ αὐτοῦ ἔλεος 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **mercy**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “because he wanted to be merciful”
3:5 k1a6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor λουτροῦ παλινγενεσίας 1 Paul combines two metaphors here. He is speaking of God’s 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 experience a **new birth**. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “being forgiven from sin, born again spiritually,”
3:6 fby9 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor οὗ ἐξέχεεν ἐφ’ ἡμᾶς πλουσίως, 1 It is common for New Testament writers to speak of the Holy Spirit as a liquid that God can pour out in large amounts. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “whom God gave to us generously”
3:6 xy24 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμᾶς 1 Here the pronoun **us** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
3:6 q9ze διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, τοῦ Σωτῆρος ἡμῶν 1 Alternate translation: “because of what our Savior Jesus Christ did for us”
3:6 xy23 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμῶν 1 Here the pronoun **our** includes Paul, Titus, and all believers.
3:7 qe39 rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα 1 Here, **so that** marks becoming **heirs** of **eternal life** as the goal or purpose for why God gave us the Holy Spirit (verse 6). Use a connector in your language that makes it clear that this is the purpose.
3:7 di3g rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive δικαιωθέντες 1 If your language does not use this passive form, you can state this in active form. Alternate translation: “since God has declared us to be without sin”
3:7 ievx rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns τῇ ἐκείνου χάριτι 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **grace**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “by the gracious gift of that one” or “by what that one freely did for us”
3:7 yrwd rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns ἐκείνου 1 Here, **that one** refers back to “our Savior Jesus Christ” in verse 6. If it would be helpful in your language, you could repeat that name here. Alternate translation: “of Jesus”
3:7 q1cm rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor κληρονόμοι γενηθῶμεν, κατ’ ἐλπίδα ζωῆς αἰωνίου 1 The 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”
3:8 j8md rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns ὁ λόγος 1 **This message** is the one just expressed in verses 4–7, that God freely gives the Holy Spirit and eternal life to believers through Jesus. Alternate translation: “this saying”
3:8 xy29 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns τούτων 1 Here, **these things** refers to the teachings that Paul has talked about in verses 1–7. Alternate translation: “these teachings that I have just talked about”
3:8 kqm6 φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων, προΐστασθαι 1 Alternate translation: “may diligently seek to do good works”
3:8 gdx0 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-gendernotations τοῖς ἀνθρώποις 1 Although the term **men** is maculine, Paul is using the word in a generic sense that includes both men and women. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a phrase that makes this clear. Alternate translation: “for all people”
3:9 j1hf rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast δὲ & περιΐστασο 1 The word **But** here indicates a contrast between good things to do (verse 8) and bad things to avoid doing (verse 9). In your translation, indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: “In contrast, avoid”
3:9 qk66 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit γενεαλογίας 1 The word **genealogies** refers to the study of family kinship relationships. See the Introduction to Titus for more information. Paul assumes that Titus will understand that he means for Titus to avoid arguing about genealogies. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “arguing about genealogies”
3:9 xu7f rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns ἔρεις 1 If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of **strife**, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: “arguing with people” or “fighting with people”
3:9 ky3n rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit νομικὰς 1 Paul assumes that Titus will understand that he is referring to the law of Moses, not Roman law. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “about the law of Moses”
3:10 x3fh rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit αἱρετικὸν ἄνθρωπον & παραιτοῦ 1 The implication is that this person is causing division in the church. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “Stay away from a person who causes division in the church”
3:10 xzx1 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit μετὰ μίαν καὶ δευτέραν νουθεσίαν 1 The implication is that Titus should warn the person who is causing division. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “after you have warned that person once or twice”
3:11 r7pc ὁ τοιοῦτος 1 Alternate translation: “a person like that”
3:11 inh5 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ἐξέστραπται 1 Paul speaks of someone who chooses to do wrong things as if he were leaving the **right** path to walk in the wrong direction. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “has stopped doing what is right”
3:12 mba6 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit ὅταν πέμψω Ἀρτεμᾶν πρὸς σὲ ἢ Τυχικόν 1 The implication is that Titus should come to Nicopolis after either Artemas or Tychicus arrives to where Titus is. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “After I send Artemas or Tychicus and he arrives to you”
3:12 c32w rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names Ἀρτεμᾶν & Τυχικόν 1 **Artemas** and **Tychicus** are names of men.
3:12 knt1 σπούδασον ἐλθεῖν 1 Alternate translation: “do your best to come”
3:12 xy30 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-yousingular σπούδασον 1 The verb **hurry** is singular and directed at Titus alone. Artemas or Tychicus would stay in Crete, probably to take Titus’ place.
3:13 mi7t rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit σπουδαίως πρόπεμψον 1 The implication here is that to **Diligently send** these men is to help and equip them. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “Give supplies for traveling to”
3:13 a46f rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-names Ζηνᾶν & Ἀπολλῶν 1 **Zenos** and **Apollos** are names of men.
3:13 s757 καὶ Ἀπολλῶν 1 Alternate translation: “and also Apollos”
3:13 h3an rc://*/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-goal ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ 1 Here, **so that** indicates the way in which Titus is to send off these men. Alternate translation: “in such a way that they lack nothing”
3:13 xy31 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives ἵνα μηδὲν αὐτοῖς λείπῃ 1 You can state this positively. Alternate translation: “so that they have everything that they need”
3:14 fw98 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis οἱ ἡμέτεροι 1 Here, **our own** refers to the believers in Crete. Alternate translation: “our own people”
3:14 xy33 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive οἱ ἡμέτεροι 1 Here the pronoun **our** includes Paul and Titus. The form should be either dual or inclusive if your language marks this distinction.
3:14 tn24 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit εἰς τὰς ἀναγκαίας χρείας 1 Here **essential needs** refers to things that people must have in order to live. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: “that enable them to help people who lack necessary things”
3:14 mji4 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι 1 Paul speaks of people doing good work as if they were trees bearing good fruit. Alternate translation: “so that they will not lead useless lives”
3:14 xy32 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-doublenegatives ἵνα μὴ ὦσιν ἄκαρποι 1 You can state this positively. Alternate translation: “so that they will be fruitful” or “that in this way they will be productive”
3:15 abci rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-yousingular ἀσπάζονταί σε 1 Here, **you** is singular. This is a personal greeting to Titus.
3:15 k1sa rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit οἱ μετ’ ἐμοῦ πάντες 1 Alternate translation: “All the people who are with me” or “All of the believers who are here with me”
3:15 f4vc rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει 1 Here, **in faith** is an idiom that refers to those who share the same faith. If this phrase does not have that meaning in your language, you could use an idiom from your language that does have this meaning or state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: “the believers who love us because we share the same belief” or “all those who love us and believe as we do”
3:15 xy35 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive ἡμᾶς 1 Here the pronoun **us** is probably exclusive and refers to Paul and the group of believers with him. Paul is sending greetings from this group to the group of believers that is with Titus on Crete.
3:15 kx83 rc://*/ta/man/translate/translate-blessing ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν 1 This was a common Christian greeting and is also a blessing. Express this in a form that would be understood as a blessing in your language. Alternate translation: “May God’s grace be with you” or “I ask that God will be gracious to all of you”
3:15 xy34 rc://*/ta/man/translate/figs-yousingular ὑμῶν 1 Here the pronoun **you** is plural. This blessing is for Titus and for all of the believers there in Crete.
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