KJV ORIGINAL
To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
To Titus, who's like a son to me through our shared faith: May you experience God's grace, mercy, and peace from our Father and from Jesus Christ, who saves us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Paul's writing to his spiritual son Titus, blessing him with everything good that comes from God.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
Paul wrote this letter to Titus, a fellow worker, likely in the mid-60s CE. Paul had left Titus on the island of Crete to organize the Christian communities and appoint leaders, and this letter provides guidance for those responsibilities.
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