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603 B
Markdown
21 lines
603 B
Markdown
# Connecting Statement:
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Paul continues giving Titus instructions on how to teach the elders and people under his care in Crete.
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# Remind them to submit
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"Tell our people again what they already know, to submit" or "Keep reminding them to submit"
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# submit to rulers and authorities, to obey them
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"do as the political rulers and government authorities say by obeying them"
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# rulers and authorities
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These words have similar meanings and are used together to include everyone who holds authority in the government.
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# be ready for every good work
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"be ready to do good whenever there is opportunity"
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