Notes: Titus 2:1

But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.  (Titus 2:1)

We begin chapter 2, not as a new thought, but as a serious continuation of the thoughts of chapter 1.  We find the Greek word ‘???’ or ‘de’.  This is more than a simple conjunctive usage, as the English ‘but’ may imply. 

Titus is instructed, that despite all the evil that exists in the church, despite all the problems, despite all the trouble makers, he is to speak sound doctrine.

Titus is expected to teach the message entrusted (Titus 1:2), that is true (Titus 1:1).  Again Paul emphasizes sound doctrine as the foundation for a healthy, God glorifying ministry.