Titus 1:1
American King James 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;
American Standard Version Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,
King James 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;
World English Bible Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,
Titus 1:2
American King James In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
American Standard Version in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal;
King James In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
World English Bible in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;
Titus 1:3
American King James But has in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior;
American Standard Version but in his own seasons manifested his word in the message, wherewith I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
King James But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
World English Bible but in his own time revealed his word in the message with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior,
Titus 1:4
American King James To Titus, my own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
American Standard Version to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
King James To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
World English Bible to Titus, my true child according to a common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior.
Titus 1:5
American King James For this cause left I you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you:
American Standard Version For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge;
King James For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
World English Bible I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you—
Titus 1:6
American King James If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
American Standard Version if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.
King James If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
World English Bible if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.
Titus 1:7
American King James For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
American Standard Version For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;
King James For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
World English Bible For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward, not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;
Titus 1:8
American King James But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
American Standard Version but given to hospitality, as lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;
King James But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
World English Bible but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled,
Titus 1:9
American King James Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the disputers.
American Standard Version holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.
King James Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
World English Bible holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.
Titus 1:10
American King James For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
American Standard Version For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision,
King James For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
World English Bible For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,
Titus 1:11
American King James Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
American Standard Version whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
King James Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
World English Bible whose mouths must be stopped: men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain’s sake.
Titus 1:12
American King James One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
American Standard Version One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, idle gluttons.
King James One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
World English Bible One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and idle gluttons.”
Titus 1:13
American King James This witness is true. Why rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
American Standard Version This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
King James This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
World English Bible This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Titus 1:14
American King James Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
American Standard Version not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
King James Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
World English Bible not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Titus 1:15
American King James To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
American Standard Version To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.
King James Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
World English Bible To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.
Titus 1:16
American King James They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.
American Standard Version They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
King James They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
World English Bible They profess that they know God, but by their deeds they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.