Epistle to Titus
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- 1 Thessalonians
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- 1 Timothy
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- 1 Peter
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- 3 John
- Judas
The Epistle of Paul to Titus is a book of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It is divided into three chapters since the Middle Ages and is one of the shortest books in the Bible. The letter itself indicates to have been written by the Apostle Paul. The addressee Titus was his longtime collaborator.
The authorship of Paul is today widely disputed (see Pastoral Epistles ).
Content
Chapter 1
After greeting his friend and collaborator Paul reminds him of the task to organize the church in Crete. The selected head ( Supreme, supervisors, teachers, older, wise, understanding, and experienced men, it is now best as [ shepherd ] ) should therefore be perfectly and have (only ) a woman and believing ( baptized ) children. This passage (Titus 1:6) is often cited by critics of celibacy and leans on 1 Tim 3:1-7 to content.
The task was particularly difficult, as according to Titus in Crete a strong Jewish community was, by some confusion for new Christians went out. ( Here the well-known paradox is cited in which a Cretan claims that all Cretans are liars, see also paradox of Epimenides. )
Chapter 2
Living together in the community: There are in the town of different age groups and social strata. This should behave according to their roles. The site Titus 2:3-5 is often used by opponents of feminist theology.
(11-15) The right life is possible only by the grace of God.
Chapter 3
Even as Christians, we are part of society and must abide by the regulations of the authorities.
Paul Titus will send a deputy, so that he can visit him at Nicopolis.