Titus 2:1-15

1. The behavior of various groups in the church 2:1-15

To establish order in the church Paul gave Titus instructions concerning the behavior of various groups of Christians that was appropriate for them (cf. 1 Timothy 5:1-2). This involves pastoral oversight.

"Paul here stresses the importance of building up the inner life of believers as the best antidote against error." [Note: Hiebert, "Titus," p. 435.]

"No condition and no period of life is to remain unaffected by the sanctifying influence of the gospel." [Note: J. J. Van Oosterzee, "The Epistle of Paul to Titus," in Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures, 11:15.]