The letter is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, sent from Nicopolis of Macedonia (Roman province), addressed to Titus in Crete.

[3][4] This chapter contains the author's instruction for the church as a community with responsibilities in the public realm, towards the government and also towards individuals, concluded with some personal requests for Titus before the final benediction.

Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are: Verses 1–8 address the responsibilities of the church as a community within wider society, from consideration for rulers and authorities to demonstrating "perfect courtesy" or "gentleness" in relation to "all people" (Titus 3:2; cf.

[7][8] The author calls on Titus to "remind them" (the believers) of their obligations of right conduct; A. E. Humphreys notes that "them" must refer to "the Cretan Christians" generally.

[13] But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.Paul lists four "deceptively dangerous things" to be avoided (or "shunned"): The closing section of the epistle contains some personal details from the author regarding some co-workers, with a final instruction to "maintain good works" (verse 14) before the closing benediction.