Titus 3:1-2
Summary for Titus 3:1-11: 3:1-11 a The emphasis on wholesome teaching (1:9 b; 2:1 c) continues; Paul turns now to the relationship of the Christian community with society at large (cp. 1 Tim 2:2-4 d). As in Titus 2:1-15 e, God’s instructions for his people (3:1-2 f) are based on his dealings with them (3:3-7 g; cp. study note on 2:11-15). Paul then instructs Titus to avoid fruitless disputes and to insist on beneficial teaching (3:8-11 h). 3:1 i Paul might be telling the believers to make a clear distinction between themselves and the unruly common masses. Alternatively, the troublemakers (1:10-15 j; 3:10 k) might have adopted unruly behaviors that stemmed from their erroneous teachings (as is likely the case in 1 Tim 2:1-7 l).• On relations to government ... officers, see 1 Tim 2:2 m; Rom 13:1-7 n.
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