Put them in mind — This chapter begins with that which Titus is to teach the Christians concerning their behavior toward the governing powers. to be subject to — To put themselves into subjection to. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: (1 Peter 2:13-15) principalities and powers —those in authority. The Roman emperor Nero, a persecutor of the church, was in power at the time of this writing. Paul, having recently been released from prison, had every reason to be bitter toward the governing powers. But Paul demonstrates the Christians responsibility to submit meekly to the laws and ordinances of civil government so as to live a peaceable life. to obey magistrates — To be willing to obey or to be obedient by nature. to be ready to every good work— every good work is that which is righteous in the eyes of God.