This chapter comprises the following subjects:
(1) Titus was to instruct his hearers to be subject to lawful authority, and in general to manifest meekness and gentleness towards all classes of men; Titus 3:1-2.
(2) A reason is assigned why they should do this; Titus 3:3-8. They who were Christians were once, indeed, like others, disobedient and unholy; they were regardless of law, and gave free indulgence to their evil propensities, but they had been redeemed for a better purpose, and it was the design of God in redeeming them, that they should manifest every kind of virtue.
(3) Titus was to avoid foolish questions, and contentions, and strifes about the law; Titus 3:9.
(4) He who was a heretic was to be rejected after suitable admonitions; Titus 3:10-11.
(5) Paul directs Titus to come to him at Nicopolis, and to bring Zenas and Apollos with him; Titus 3:12-14.
(6) He closes with the customary salutations; Titus 3:15.