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Tit 1:5. Τούτου χάριν, for this cause) The divisions of the epistle are four.
I. The Inscription, Tit 1:1-2.
II. The Instructions given to Titus, to this effect:
1) Ordain good presbyters, Tit 1:5-6.
2) Such are needful among the wicked Cretans, Tit 1:10-11.
3) Rebuke them sharply and admonish them, Tit 1:13-14.
4) Teach old men and women, and young men, showing thyself an example of good works, Tit 2:1-2; and also teach servants, Tit 2:9-10; where an excellent motive from the very marrow of the Gospel is introduced, Tit 2:11-15.
5) Admonish them to obey magistrates, and to show gentleness to all men; wherein the same motive is repeated, Tit 3:1-7.
6) Good works should be performed, foolish questions avoided; one that is a heretic should without hesitation be left to himself, Tit 3:8-11.
III. An Invitation to Titus to come to Nicopolis; and an admonition to attend to some necessary directions, Tit 3:12-13.
IV. Conclusion, Tit 3:15.
[2]-ΤᾺ ΛΕΊΠΟΝΤΑ, the things that are wanting) the things which I could not accomplish when I was there, in consequence of the shortness of my time.-ἐπιδιορθώσῃ) Paul ΔΙΟΡΘΏΣΑΤΟ (set in order), Titus ἘΠΙΔΙΟΡΘΟῦΤΑΙ (completes the setting in order).-ὡς, as) Paul had stated the qualifications which the presbyters ought to have; he now repeats them.
[2] Ἐν Κρήτῃ, in Crete) which is now called Candia, a populous island.-V.g.