# Connecting Statement:

Paul continues giving Titus instructions on how to teach the elders and people under his care in Crete.

# Remind them to submit

"Tell our people again what they already know, to submit" or "Keep reminding them to submit"

# submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them

"do as the political rulers and government authorities say by obeying them"

# rulers and authorities

These words have similar meanings and are used together to include everyone who holds authority in the government.

# be ready for every good work

"be ready to do good whenever there is opportunity"