Titus 3:12-15·~1 min

Final Remarks and Greetings

Paul says Titus should come to Nicopolis when Artemas or Tychicus arrives, because Paul has decided to winter there, and he asks that Zenas and Apollos be carefully supplied on their way. He adds that believers must learn to devote themselves to good works for urgent needs so that they will not be unfruitful, then closes with greetings and grace.

A¹²s soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. ¹³Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need. ¹⁴And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful. ¹⁵All who are with me send you greetings.

Section summaryPaul closes with travel plans, asking Titus to come to Nicopolis when Artemas or Tychicus arrives, and urging that Zenas and Apollos be helped generously. He tells the believers to learn to devote themselves to good works for urgent needs so that they will not be unfruitful. The letter ends with greetings and grace.

Role in the chapterThis final section returns the letter's theology to ordinary acts of support, movement, and usefulness. It closes by making good works concrete and communal.