Titus 1:2 kjva — In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

King James Version with Apocrypha

"In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;"

— Titus 1:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Titus 1 — Context

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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;

2

In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

3

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

4

To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

5

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:

Titus 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Titus 1:2 say?
Titus 1:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”
Where is Titus 1:2 in the Bible?
Titus 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 1, verse 2.
Who wrote Titus?
Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of Titus about?
Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.
What are the major themes of Titus?
Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 1:2.
What translation should I read Titus 1:2 in?
Titus 1:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Titus 1:2?
Titus 1:2 reads (KJVA): “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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