


In these 15 verses Paul encourages Titus in the things that he is to tell the people of Crete (aka Cretans from chapter 1, them) with a fantastic, practical list. Paul then goes on to explain why in verse 3; highlighting the fact that both Titus and Paul were also wretched in their ways, as is everyone before they are saved. The good news is that he goes on to remind how, why and to what they, and we, were saved.

Paul then further lists things to avoid, things that are foolish and are not worth huge arguments over, and the way to deal with those that, on purpose, stir up trouble and not heed warnings.

Finally Paul does some housekeeping, but it’s more than that, it is all in the spirit of that which he has been writing about throughout the entire letter to Titus, these final few verses (12 – 15) are a practical opportunity for Titus to apply what he has learnt from the letter, and to spur on and encourage the Cretans to apply what Titus is to tell them.
