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Tit. 1:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Paul
Paulos (Greek #3972)
(little; but remotely from a derivative of 3973, meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
KJV usage: Paul, Paulus.
Pronounce: pow'-los
Origin: of Latin origin
, a servant
doulos (Greek #1401)
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
KJV usage: bond(-man), servant.
Pronounce: doo'-los
Origin: from 1210
of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
an apostle
apostolos (Greek #652)
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
KJV usage: apostle, messenger, he that is sent.
Pronounce: ap-os'-tol-os
Origin: from 649
of Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
the faith
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
of
eklektos (Greek #1588)
select; by implication, favorite
KJV usage: chosen, elect.
Pronounce: ek-lek-tos'
Origin: from 1586
God’s
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
elect
eklektos (Greek #1588)
select; by implication, favorite
KJV usage: chosen, elect.
Pronounce: ek-lek-tos'
Origin: from 1586
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
the acknowledging
epignosis (Greek #1922)
recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
KJV usage: (ac-)knowledge(-ing, - ment).
Pronounce: ep-ig'-no-sis
Origin: from 1921
a of the truth
aletheia (Greek #225)
truth
KJV usage: true, X truly, truth, verity.
Pronounce: al-ay'-thi-a
Origin: from 227
which
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
c is after
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
godliness
eusebeia (Greek #2150)
piety; specially, the gospel scheme
KJV usage: godliness, holiness.
Pronounce: yoo-seb'-i-ah
Origin: from 2152
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2 Ti. 2:25• 25Que con mansedumbre corrija á los que se oponen: si quizá Dios les dé que se arrepientan para conocer la verdad, (2 Ti. 2:25)
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1 Ti. 6:3• 3Si alguno enseña otra cosa, y no asiente á sanas palabras de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, y á la doctrina que es conforme á la piedad; (1 Ti. 6:3)

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Apostle,
Christ,
Faith,
God,
Godliness,
Paul,
Servant,
The Lord Jesus,
Truth

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-5:  For what end Titus was left in Crete.
6-10:  How they that are to be chosen ministers ought to be qualified.
11:  The mouths of evil teachers to be stopped;
12-16:  and what manner of men they be.
a servant.
1 Cr. 6:49• 49Mas Aarón y sus hijos ofrecían perfume sobre el altar del holocausto, y sobre el altar del perfume, en toda la obra del lugar santísimo, y para hacer las expiaciones sobre Israel, conforme á todo lo que Moisés siervo de Dios había mandado. (1 Cr. 6:49)
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Ro. 1:1• 1Pablo, siervo de Jesucristo, llamado á ser apóstol, apartado para el evangelio de Dios, (Ro. 1:1)
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Fil. 1:1• 1Pablo y Timoteo, siervos de Jesucristo, á todos los santos en Cristo Jesús que están en Filipos, con los obispos y diáconos (Fil. 1:1)
faith.
Jn. 10:26‑27• 26Mas vosotros no creéis, porque no sois de mis ovejas, como os he dicho.
 27Mis ovejas oyen mi voz, y yo las conozco, y me siguen; (Jn. 10:26‑27)
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Hch. 13:48• 48Y los Gentiles oyendo esto, fueron gozosos, y glorificaban la palabra del Señor: y creyeron todos los que estaban ordenados para vida eterna. (Hch. 13:48)
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Ef. 2:8• 8Porque por gracia sois salvos por la fe; y esto no de vosotros, pues es don de Dios: (Ef. 2:8)
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2 Ts. 2:13‑14• 13Mas nosotros debemos dar siempre gracias á Dios por vosotros, hermanos amados del Señor, de que Dios os haya escogido desde el principio para salud, por la santificación del Espíritu y fe de la verdad:
 14A lo cual os llamó por nuestro evangelio, para alcanzar la gloria de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. (2 Ts. 2:13‑14)
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1 Ti. 1:5• 5Pues el fin del mandamiento es la caridad nacida de corazón limpio, y de buena conciencia, y de fe no fingida: (1 Ti. 1:5)
the acknowledging.
Col. 2:2• 2Para que sean confortados sus corazones, unidos en amor, y en todas riquezas de cumplido entendimiento para conocer el misterio de Dios, y del Padre, y de Cristo; (Col. 2:2)
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2 Ti. 2:23,25• 23Empero las cuestiones necias y sin sabiduría desecha, sabiendo que engendran contiendas.
 25Que con mansedumbre corrija á los que se oponen: si quizá Dios les dé que se arrepientan para conocer la verdad, (2 Ti. 2:23,25)
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1 Jn. 2:23• 23Cualquiera que niega al Hijo, este tal tampoco tiene al Padre. Cualquiera que confiese al Hijo tiene también al Padre. (1 Jn. 2:23)
after.
Tit. 2:11‑12• 11Porque la gracia de Dios que trae salvación á todos los hombres, se manifestó.
 12Enseñándonos que, renunciando á la impiedad y á los deseos mundanos, vivamos en este siglo templada, y justa, y píamente, (Tit. 2:11‑12)
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1 Ti. 1:4• 4Ni presten atención á fábulas y genealogías sin término, que antes engendran cuestiones que la edificación de Dios que es por fe; así te encargo ahora. (1 Ti. 1:4)
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1 Ti. 3:16• 16Y sin cotradicción, grande es el misterio de la piedad: Dios ha sido manifestado en carne; ha sido justificado con el Espíritu; ha sido visto de los ángeles; ha sido predicado á los Gentiles; ha sido creído en el mundo; ha sido recibido en gloria. (1 Ti. 3:16)
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1 Ti. 6:3• 3Si alguno enseña otra cosa, y no asiente á sanas palabras de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, y á la doctrina que es conforme á la piedad; (1 Ti. 6:3)
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2 P. 1:3• 3Como todas las cosas que pertenecen á la vida y á la piedad nos sean dadas de su divina potencia, por el conocimiento de aquel que nos ha llamado por su gloria y virtud: (2 P. 1:3)
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2 P. 3:11• 11Pues como todas estas cosas han de ser deshechas, ¿qué tales conviene que vosotros seáis en santas y pías conversaciones, (2 P. 3:11)
• "God," as such, is prominent in all the pastoral Epistles rather than "Father." (“On Titus 1:1” by W. Kelly)
• "Paul, bondman of God." All was worthless, if the will of God were not done. (“On Titus 1:1” by W. Kelly)
• It is now a question of what God has wrought, given, and revealed in the person of Christ; and hence, therefore, of faith on the part of God's elect. What is external in Christianity may be more or less apprehended by the world; but here the Apostle points only to what is unseen and eternal, and God's elect alone enter in and enjoy. (“On Titus 1:1” by W. Kelly)
• The truth must be known by faith, and that truth is according to godliness, else the Apostle would have disowned it as having no living link with Christ. (“On Titus 1:1” by W. Kelly)
• The walk that becomes Christians, with regard to the maintenance of order in their relationships to each other, and the great principles on which this walk is founded, form the subject of the book. The state of the assembly comes but little before us. (“Titus 1” by J.N. Darby)
• Others may pretend to the Christian faith; but it is the faith of the elect. Its character is such that human nature neither embraces it nor conceives it, but finds it to be a stumbling-stone. (“Titus 1” by J.N. Darby)
• This truth places the soul in a true relationship with God. It is truth according to godliness. (“Titus 1” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Paul, bondman of God, andb apostle of Jesus Christ according to the faith of God’s elect, and knowledgec of the truth which is according to piety;

JND Translation Notes

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In Greek de, a particular additional circumstance, more marked as a distinct relationship, giving occasion to consequences.
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Epignosis, as Col. 1.9.

W. Kelly Translation

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Paul, bondman of God and apostle of Jesus Christ according toa faith of God’s elect, and full knowledgeb of truth that is according to piety;

WK Translation Notes

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Two of the ablest recent commentators have joined in discarding "according to," and in adopting "for." But this is to lose the peculiar force of the scripture before us, and to construe kata as equivalent to eis. It is safest to translate correctly, even if one is obliged to feel or own we have no exposition to offer of which we are assured, and leave the word of God for others to explain in due time, according to their measure of spiritual insight.
b
Or, "acknowledgment."