The danger of Jewish and Gnostic heresy (i.).
The order of common prayer (ii.).
The qualifications of episkopoi (translated "bishops" in the English versions) and deacons (iii.).
Condemnation of Gnostic asceticism and the duty of Timothy towards heresy (iv.).
Counsels as to the treatment of presbyters (translated "elders" in the
English versions) and widows (v.).
Warnings against disobedience towards masters, vain disputations, covetousness, and a wrong use of wealth—concluding with a direct appeal to Timothy (vi.).
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THE EPISTLE OF PAUL TO TITUS
[Sidenote: The Author.]
This is exactly the kind of letter which we should expect to be written by a writer of strong individuality addressing a disciple entrusted with the duty of ruling a Church threatened by the same troubles as the Church which was under the supervision of Timothy. It is attributed to St. Paul by Irenaeus, and is amply supported by other early writers.