Letter to Pastor Titus in Crete

Paul’s letter to Titus resembles the first letter to Timothy in several ways. Just as Paul left Timothy in Ephesus to bring order to the churches in Asia Minor, so he left Titus on the Island of Crete to bring order to the churches in the various cities there. The issue of dangerous false teaching comes up in the opening chapter (1:10-16). Paul lists specific character qualifications for leaders in both letters. The need for sound doctrine as a corrective against error is emphasized throughout both letters.