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# Titus 03 General Notes
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#### Structure and formatting
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Paul gives Titus personal instructions in this chapter.
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Verse 15 formally concludes this letter. This is a common way of ending a letter in the ancient Near East.
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#### Special concepts in this chapter
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##### Genealogies
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Genealogies are lists that record a person's ancestors or descendants. Jews used genealogies to choose the right man to become king. They did this because only a son of a king could normally become king. They also showed from what tribe and family they came. For example, priests came from the tribe of Levi and the family of Aaron.
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## Links:
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* __[Titus 03:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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