Titus
Audience
Paul writes to Titus, left in Crete to set things in order and appoint elders. The letter joins sound teaching with trustworthy leadership and good works, grounding holy conduct in God's saving grace.
Key References
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| Section | Focus | Connection to the whole |
|---|---|---|
| Set the churches in order Titus 1:1–16 Interpretation | Elders and contrary teachers | Paul's opening commission moves into leadership qualifications and the need to confront teaching whose conduct denies its claims. |
| Teach fitting conduct Titus 2:1–15 Interpretation | Grace trains a holy people | Instructions for differing groups are grounded in the grace of God that teaches denial of ungodliness and zealous good works. |
| Life before others Titus 3:1–15 Interpretation | Mercy, renewal, and profitable works | The final chapter grounds peaceful public conduct in God's mercy and directs believers away from unprofitable disputes toward good works. |
Suggested literary divisions. Headings summarize the passage; they are not part of the biblical text.