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John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:1-15

Various Instructions for Christian Life and Doctrine1-15. ’In giving sound doctrine, to offset false teaching, put the first emphasis on the need of character, because Christ is our reward, and very soon. And do thou, Titus, set a good example, and maintain thine own authority.’1. Sound doctrine] cp. Titus 2:2, ’sound in faith.’ The context shows that this is soundness not in intellectual opinions, but in the inculcation of uprightness of life. In Christ’s day ’faith’ was always regarded as... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:13

(13) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing.—The Greek should here be rendered, looking for the blessed hope and manifestation of the glory. And that holy life, just urged on the believer, of quiet self-restraint, of love to others, of piety towards God, must be lit up by a blessed hope, by a hope which is far more than a hope; that holy life of the faithful must be a continued waiting for a blessed hope—“the hope laid up for us in heaven” (Colossians 1:5). It may be asked,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Titus 2:1-15

Sound in Patience Titus 2:2 The Apostle Paul has himself been described by a great Biblical student as 'Paul the undiscourageable'. And, indeed, he is worthy of the name, and there is no better way of studying the significance of his teaching than by watching his own life. He is his own best commentary on his own counsels. His purposes were frequently broken by tumultuous shocks. His plans were destroyed by hatred and violence. His course was twisted here, diverted there, and wrenched a... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Titus 2:11-15

Chapter 23HOPE AS A MOTIVE POWER-THE PRESENT HOPES OF CHRISTIANS. - Titus 2:11-15THERE are not many passages in the Pastoral Epistles which treat so plainly as this does of doctrine. As a rule St. Paul assumes that his delegates, Timothy and Titus, are well instructed (as he knew they were) in the details of the Christian faith, and he does not stay even to remind them of what he had frequently taught to them and to others in their presence. The purpose of the Epistles is to give practical... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Titus 2:1-15

II. THINGS WHICH BECOME SOUND DOCTRINE CHAPTER 2 1. Adorning the doctrine of our Saviour-God (Titus 2:1-10 ) 2. The grace of God and its work (Titus 2:11-15 ) Titus 2:1-10 “But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine.” The sound doctrine or healthful teaching must be accompanied and witnessed to by the right condition of soul, a godly character. The doctrine of God our Saviour must be adorned in all things. Aged men are exhorted to be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Titus 2:13

2:13 {e} Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;(e) Christ is here most plainly called that mighty God, and his appearance and coming is called by the figure of speech metonymy, our hope. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:1-15

In contrast to the vanity of others, as in the previous verses, Titus has pressed upon him his personal responsibility: "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine." "Sound" has the force of being completely healthy, therefore well balanced according to the truth of God. And he is to speak for the sake of others. The aged men are first singled out as to be influenced by the truth. An aged man may not be qualified as an elder, but yet he should be sober also, not light or frivolous;... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

CONCERNING CHURCH MEMBERS Paul now enters upon instructions to Titus as in the case of Timothy concerning different classes in the church. Aged men are first spoken of, Titus 2:2 . It is sound doctrine that these be of the character described. Aged women are next referred to (Titus 2:3 ), and under cover of that exhortation comes an illusion to the younger women (Titus 2:4-5 ). Titus does not exhort the young women directly on the themes indicated, but indirectly through the older women. A... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Titus 2:1-15

Chapter 2 1 Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life. 9 Of the duty of servants, and in general of all Christians. 1. But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2. That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate [discreet, or self-restrained], sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3. The angel women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becomes holiness, not false accusers [not slanderers], not given to much wine [this warning was probably called for owing to... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Titus 2:11-15

(11) ¶ For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, (12) Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; (13) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (14) Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. (15) ¶ These things speak, and exhort,... read more

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