Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Remind them to respect the people in charge, government leaders, authorities, all of it. They should follow the rules and always be ready to jump in and do good things for others.
Be a good citizen and always be down to help out.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote to Titus, his coworker, who was overseeing churches on the island of Crete amid a society influenced by Roman governance and pagan culture. This verse addresses the need for Christians to maintain orderly lives in a potentially hostile environment, where submission to authorities could prevent misunderstandings and persecution. Paul draws from broader biblical themes of respect for human institutions as part of living out faith under God's sovereignty.
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