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Chapter 1

Appoint Elders, Silence False Teachers

Paul directs Titus to appoint qualified elders in every town of Crete, men above reproach who hold firm to sound doctrine, and to sharply rebuke the rebellious deceivers who are upsetting whole households with their empty talk.

  • Chapter 1 (c. AD 64): Paul directs Titus to appoint qualified elders in every town and to silence the false teachers troubling the churches of Crete.

Chapter 2

Sound Doctrine and Grace That Trains

Titus is to teach what accords with sound doctrine to every group in the church, all grounded in the grace of God that has appeared, bringing salvation and training us to live godly lives as we await Christ’s glorious appearing.

  • Chapter 2 (c. AD 64): Sound doctrine for every group in the church, grounded in the grace of God that trains us to godliness as we await Christ’s appearing.

Chapter 3

Saved to Do Good Works

Believers, transformed by God’s mercy through the washing of regeneration, are to be submissive, gentle, and devoted to good works, while Titus avoids foolish controversies and divisions.

  • Chapter 3 (c. AD 64): Saved by God’s mercy through regeneration, believers devote themselves to good works and avoid foolish quarrels and division.

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