Titus
New Testament · translated from the Greek
Paul charges Titus to set the assembly in Crete in order: elders of good character and sound teaching seen in good works, because the grace of God teaches us how to live.
How it is laid out
Key verses
- Titus 2:11 — The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people
- Titus 3:5 — Not by works of righteousness, but according to his mercy, he saved us
Who wrote it
The letter presents itself as from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus the Messiah, to Titus (1:1-4). Christian tradition attributes it to the apostle Paul. Its authorship is debated.
When it was written
Debated: around AD 62–64 if Paul wrote it, or somewhat later.
For whom, and in what situation
Titus, whom Paul left in Crete to set right what remained and appoint elders in every town (1:5), facing some who taught for dishonest gain (1:10-11).
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