Titus 3:8 ESV

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Titus 3:4-8

(4) But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, (5) Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; (6) Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; (7) That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (8) This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Titus 3:8

It is a faithful saying. He means what he has already said, of our being justified by the grace and mercy of God. --- And of these things I will have thee to affirm [3] earnestly. The sense is not, I would herein confirm thee, (as Mr. N. translates, without attention to the Greek, which in so many places shews us the literal sense of the Latin text) but that he would have his disciple, Titus, to confirm and settle others in the belief of these truths, that, as it follows, they may be... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:8-11

8-11 When the grace of God towards mankind has been declared, the necessity of good works is pressed. Those who believe in God, must make it their care to maintain good works, to seek opportunities for doing them, being influenced by love and gratitude. Trifling, foolish questions must be avoided, and subtle distinctions and vain inquiries; nor should people be eager after novelties, but love sound doctrine which tends most to edifying. Though we may now think some sins light and little, if the... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Titus 3:1-99

Titus 3 THE FIRST AND second verses of chapter 3 follow up the same theme, giving further details of the godly behaviour that the Gospel inculcates. Obedience and subjection to authorities, and gentleness and meekness unto all men are features very much the opposite of all that the Cretians were by nature. They are also very much the opposite of what we all are, and this the Apostle puts on record in verse Tit_3:3 . “We ourselves” he says in contrast with the “them” of verse Tit_3:1 . What a... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Titus 3:4-8

The Washing of Regeneration and Its Wonderful Power. v. 4. But after that the kindness and love of God, our Savior, toward man appeared, v. 5. not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Ghost, v. 6. which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ, our Savior; v. 7. that, being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. v. 8. This is... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Titus 3:1-11

VFurther directions, which Titus is to give to believers, which he is to impress by exhibiting the grace shown to them, and firmly to insist on, in opposition to the false teachersTitus 3:1-111Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates [to be subject to magistrates (and1) powers, to obey], to be ready to every good work, 2To speak evil of [slander] no man [one], to be no brawlers [not to be contentious], but gentle [yielding], shewing all meekness unto all... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Titus 3:8

Titus MAINTAINING GOOD WORKS Tit_3:8 . THERE is so much about ‘good works’ in the so-called Pastoral Epistles the two to Timothy, and this to Titus, that some critics who think they have sharp eyes have concluded that Paul was not their author. But surely it is very natural that as a man gets older he shall get more practical, and it is equally natural that he should fight the enemies who are in front of him at the moment, and not thrice slay the slain. Obviously the churches whom he had... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Titus 3:8-15

Maintaining Good Works Titus 3:8-15 It is wise advice that we should try to shun controversy and disputations. Small benefit accrues from such methods of advancing the truth. After all, the Lord’s test is the true one for all teachings which are in question-What is their fruit? “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Let us, therefore, cultivate the grace and beauty, the righteousness and purity, of a holy life. Let us yield ourselves to Jesus to be wholly possessed and used by Him; and let... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:1-15

The final section of the epistle has to do with the Church and the State, dealing with the duty of the Church, arguments impelling to the fulfilment of duty, and the method of realization. The duty of the Church is to submit to authority, to be ready for every good work, to be free from evil speech, and to be gentle and meek. In order to fulfil these ideals, Christian people should remember their own past, and treat with pity those who are yet “foolish, disobedient, deceived." The threefold... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1-11

SECTION 2. God’s People Must Live In The World As Those Who Are Looking For His Coming, And As Those Who Have Experienced His Saving Work (Titus 2:9 to Titus 3:11 ). Overall Analysis. a Christian bondservants are to be in proper subjection and are to conduct themselves towards their masters in a way that is well-pleasing (Titus 2:9). b They must not be speaking against them or appropriating for themselves what is their master’s (2:10a). c For their behaviour is to be such as will adorn... read more