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Epistle to Titus

Epistle to Titus

9.2
A short New Testament letter from Paul giving advice about church leaders
  • proper noun
translation icon : Epístola a Tito
  • The Epistle to Titus outlines the qualifications for church elders and leaders.

Examples

  • She referenced the Epistle to Titus during her sermon on pastoral responsibilities.

  • Many scholars have analyzed the structure of the Epistle to Titus in their studies of the New Testament.

  • The Epistle to Titus emphasizes the importance of good leadership.

  • Have you read the Epistle to Titus recently?

  • The Epistle to Titus provides specific guidance on how to lead a church effectively.

  • In her studies, she highlighted key themes from the Epistle to Titus regarding pastoral care.

  • Many pastors refer to the Epistle to Titus to better understand the role of church leaders.

Synonyms

Titus
vsEpistle to Titus
4 8.6

A New Testament letter from Paul that gives advice to church leaders

is identical in meaning but uses a more expansive phrasing
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus
vsEpistle to Titus
9.9

A short Bible letter from Paul giving advice about church leaders

is identical in meaning but uses simpler wording

Surface Forms

Epistle to Titus main

Morphology

epistle + to + Titus

The meaning is directly compositional: 'epistle' = a letter, 'to' = indicating the recipient, and 'Titus' = the addressee, so a learner who knows the parts can infer it is a letter addressed to Titus (i.e. the New Testament book). Although it is a specific book title, its semantics follow a straightforward recipient‑construction common across languages, making the meaning immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

The Epistle to Titus is literally Paul's 'letter' to his friend Titus, written to give practical 'advice' about running churches. That's why the book is read today as a short guide to church leadership.