Titus 1:3
What does Titus 1:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Titus 1:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Titus 1:3 means
The eternal promise has now been made visible. At the proper time, God manifested his word through the preached message, and Paul was entrusted with it. His role as herald is not optional or self-chosen; it is by God’s command. The gospel centers on Jesus Christ and comes with divine authority and timing. What God purposed, he published—through preaching that carries his own authority. This underlines why doctrine matters: the church is built on a word from God, not human invention. Leaders like Titus must steward that same message faithfully, not adjust it to fit local pressures or personalities, because it comes from “God our Saviour.”
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000but in his own seasons manifested his word in the message, wherewith I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
KJV
King James Version · 1611But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901but in his own seasons manifested his word in the message, wherewith I was intrusted according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who, in his time, made clear his word in the good news, of which, by the order of God our Saviour, I became a preacher;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862(and He manifested in proper times His word,) in preaching, which I was entrusted with, according to a charge of God our Saviour,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But hath in due times manifested his word in preaching, which is committed to me according to the commandment of God our Saviour:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890but has manifested in its own due season his word, in [the] proclamation with which I have been entrusted, according to [the] commandment of our SaviourGod;
Context
After declaring the hope promised by the truthful God (v. 2), Paul explains how that promise has entered history—by God’s timing and through apostolic proclamation. This strengthens the authority behind the instructions that follow. The move from promise to manifestation sets up the personal address to Titus (v. 4) and the practical task of setting churches in order (v. 5), all grounded in a revealed, entrusted message.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Galatians 4:4
but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
- 1 Corinthians 9:17
For if I do this of mine own will, I have a reward: but if not of mine own will, I have a stewardship intrusted to me.
- Ephesians 2:17
and he came and preached peace to you that were far off, and peace to them that were nigh:
- Daniel 11:27
And as for both these kings, their hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table: but it shall not prosper; for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.
- Titus 2:10
not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
- Romans 10:14
How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
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