Titus About this letter - Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012（CEVUK）

About this letterPaul mentions Titus several times in his letters as someone who worked with him in Asia Minor and Greece (2 Corinthians 2.13; 7.6,13; 8.6,16,23; 12.18; Galatians 2.3). He is told by Paul to appoint church leaders and officials in Crete.Paul instructs Titus to make sure that church leaders and officials have good reputations (1.5-9) and that all the Lord's followers keep themselves pure and avoid arguments (1.10—2.9).Paul includes special instructions for the different groups within the church in Crete. He reminds Titus that a new way of life is possible because of what God has done by sending Jesus Christ: God has saved them, washed them by the power of the Holy Spirit, and given them a fresh start and the hope of eternal life.Paul also tells how we are saved:God our Saviour showed ushow good and kind he is.He saved us becauseof his mercy,and not becauseof any good thingsthat we have done.(3.4,5)A quick look at this letter1. Greetings and a prayer for Titus (1.1-4)2. Instructions for church officials (1.5-16)3. Instructions for church people (2.1—3.11)4. Personal advice and final greetings (3.12-15)