31 lines
1004 B
Markdown
31 lines
1004 B
Markdown
## a true son ##
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Since Titus was not Paul's actual son, this could be translated as "you are like a son to me." (UDB)
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## our common faith ##
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<b>our common faith <b>- This could be translated as "the faith in Christ that we both share" or "the same teachings that we both believe in."
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## Grace, mercy, and peace ##
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This was a common greeting. This can also be translated as "May grace, mercy, and peace be yours" or "may you experience kindness, mercy, and peace within."
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## Christ Jesus our Savior ##
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<b>Christ Jesus our Savior <b>- "Christ Jesus who is our Savior"
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## For this purpose ##
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This can also be translated as "This is the reason"
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## I left you in Crete ##
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This could be translated as "I told you to stay in Crete."
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## that you might set in order things not yet complete ##
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<b>that you might set in order things not yet complete <b>- "so that you would finish arranging things that needed to done"
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## ordain elders ##
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That is, "appoint elders" (See: UDB) or "designate elders" |