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-# Connecting Statement:
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-Paul continues giving Titus reasons to preach God's word, and explains how the older men, older women, young men, and slaves or servants should live as believers.
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 # But you, speak what fits
 
-Paul implies what is in contrast. Alternate translation: "But you, Titus, in contrast with the false teachers, be sure to say those things that fit" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
+"But you, Titus, in contrast with the false teachers, be sure to say those things that fit" 
 
 # truthful instruction
 
-The Greek word translated "truthful" is a word meaning "healthy" and here is a dead metaphor for true, trustworthy, and morally good. Alternate translation: "trustworthy words" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphordead]])
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+"trustworthy words"