Servants are to be submissive to their own masters, well-pleasing, not argumentative, and not pilfering but showing good faith. The stated purpose is to "adorn the doctrine of God our Savior." See Titus 2:9–10.

Titus says to warn a divisive person once and then twice, and after that to have nothing more to do with him. The reason given is that such a person is warped and sinful and is self-condemned. See Titus 3:10–11.

Titus says God saved "not because of works" done in righteousness, but according to his mercy, "by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit." The language describes God’s saving action as mercy-based and Spirit-worked. See Titus 3:5.

The elder must "hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught" so he can both encourage others with sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it. The verse links doctrinal steadiness with protecting the church from error. See Titus 1:9.

Titus says the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, and that this grace trains believers to renounce ungodliness and live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. The passage connects grace with changed conduct. See Titus 2:11–12.

Titus contrasts the pure with the defiled and unbelieving, saying nothing is pure to those who are defiled because their minds and consciences are defiled. He concludes that some profess to know God but deny him by their works. See Titus 1:15–16.

Titus tells believers to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready for every good work. He adds that they should speak evil of no one, avoid quarreling, and show courtesy. See Titus 3:1–2.

Titus says to "do your best" to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and to see that they lack nothing. He then says believers should learn to devote themselves to good works so as to help cases of urgent need. See Titus 3:13–14.

Titus describes a former life of foolishness, disobedience, being led astray, and being enslaved to passions and pleasures. He adds that it included malice, envy, and hatred. See Titus 3:3.

Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and "sound" in faith, love, and steadfastness. The list is presented as what fits sound doctrine. See Titus 2:2.

Younger men are urged to be self-controlled. Titus is also told to show himself as an example in good works with integrity and sound speech. See Titus 2:6–8.

Older women are to be reverent and not slanderers or slaves to much wine, and they are to teach what is good. They should train younger women in love and household faithfulness, "that the word of God may not be reviled." See Titus 2:3–5.

The "blessed hope" is "the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ." It is presented as what believers are waiting for while living in the present age. See Titus 2:13.

Titus calls the message he has just summarized a "trustworthy saying" and says it should be insisted on so those who have believed may be careful to devote themselves to good works. He adds that these things are excellent and profitable for people. See Titus 3:8.

Titus says to avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law. He calls them unprofitable and worthless. See Titus 3:9.

Titus lists character and household qualifications, including being above reproach and managing a faithful household. An overseer must not be arrogant, quick-tempered, or greedy, but hospitable and self-controlled. He must also hold firm to the trustworthy word. See Titus 1:6–9.

Paul describes "many" who are insubordinate, "empty talkers and deceivers," especially "those of the circumcision party." He says they upset whole families by teaching for shameful gain. See Titus 1:10–11.

Paul says he will send Artemas or Tychicus to Titus, and then Titus should come to him at Nicopolis. Paul adds that he has decided to spend the winter there. See Titus 3:12.

Titus says Christ gave himself to redeem from all lawlessness and to purify a people for his own possession who are "zealous for good works." The verse ties redemption to a transformed community. See Titus 2:14.

Paul says he left Titus in Crete to "put what remained into order" and to "appoint elders in every town." The task is tied to establishing qualified leadership for the churches. See Titus 1:5.

Paul cites a saying from "one of the Cretans" and calls it true, using it to justify a "sharp" rebuke so people may be sound in the faith. The point is correction away from false teaching and unhealthy behavior. See Titus 1:12–13.

Titus states that God saved "not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy." He then connects salvation with the Holy Spirit’s renewing work. See Titus 3:5–7.