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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:9

Avoid foolish questions, and genealogies - In these the Jews particularly delighted; they abounded in the most frivolous questions; and, as they had little piety themselves, they were solicitous to show that they had descended from godly ancestors. Of their frivolous questions, and the answers given to them by the wisest and most reputable of their rabbins, the following is a specimen: - Rabbi Hillel was asked: Why have the Babylonians round heads? To which he answered: This is a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:10

A man that is a heretic - Generally defined, one that is obstinately attached to an opinion contrary to the peace and comfort of society, and will neither submit to Scripture nor reason. Here it means a person who maintains Judaism in opposition to Christianity, or who insists on the necessity of circumcision, etc., in order to be saved. This is obviously the meaning of the word heretic in the only place in which it occurs in the sacred writings. After the first and second admonition,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:11

Is subverted - Is turned out of the way in which he may be saved, and consequently sinneth - enters into that way that leads to destruction. Being condemned of himself - This refers to the Judaizing teacher, who maintained his party and opinions for filthy lucre's sake. He was conscious of his own insincerity; and that he proclaimed not his system from a conscientious love of truth, but from a desire to get his livelihood. Were the Church in all countries, whether established by law or... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:12

When I shall send Artemas - or Tychicus - These were either deacons or presbyters, which the apostle intended to send to Crete, to supply the place of Titus. Who Artemas was we know not; he is not mentioned in any other place in the New Testament. Tychicus was a native of Asia, as we learn from Acts 20:4 ; (note). Be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis - Nicopolis was a city of Epirus, on the gulf of Ambracia, near to Actium, which Augustus built in commemoration of his victory over... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:13

Bring Zenas the lawyer - This person is only mentioned in this place; whether he was a Jewish, Roman, or Greek lawyer, we cannot tell. And Apollos - Of this person we have some valuable particulars in Acts 18:24 ; 1 Corinthians 1:12 ; 1 Corinthians 3:5 , 1 Corinthians 3:6 ; 1 Corinthians 4:6 . Either St. Paul had left these at Crete when he visited that island, or he had heard that, in their evangelical itinerancy, they were about to pass through it. On their journey... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:14

And let others also learn to maintain good works - There is something very remarkable in this expression. The words καλων εργων προΐστασθαι , which we translate to maintain good works, occur also in Titus 3:8 ; and some think they mean, to provide for our own, and the necessities of others, by working at some honest occupation; and that this was necessary to be taught to the Cretans, let Ours also learn, etc., who were naturally and practically idle gluttons. Kypke observed that the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:15

All that are with me - He means his companions in the ministry. Salute thee - Wish thee well, and desire to be affectionately remembered to thee. Greet them that love us in the faith, - All that love us for Christ's sake, and all that are genuine Christians. Grace be with you - May the Divine favor be your portion for ever. Some MSS. read, The grace of the Lord be with you all; others, The grace of God be with you all; and one, Grace be with Thy spirit, as if the greeting was... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1

Verse 1 1Remind them to be subject to principalities and powers From many passages it is evident that the Apostles had great difficulty in keeping the common people subject to the authority of magistrates and princes. We are all by nature desirous of power; and the consequence is, that no one willingly is subject to another. Besides, perceiving that nearly all the principalities and powers of the world (256) were at that time opposed to Christ they thought them unworthy of receiving any honor.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:2

Verse 2 2To speak evil of no one He now lays down the method of maintaining peace and friendship with all men. We know that there is nothing to which the disposition of every man is more prone than to despise others in comparison of himself. The consequence is, that many are proud of the gifts of God; and this is accompanied by contempt for their brethren, which is immediately followed by insult. He therefore forbids Christians to glory over others, or to reproach them, whatever may be their... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:3

Verse 3 3For we ourselves (257) also were formerly foolish Nothing is better adapted to subdue our pride, and at the same time to moderate our severity, than when it is shewn that everything that we turn against others may fall back on our own head; for he forgives easily who is compelled to sue for pardon in return. And indeed, ignorance of our own faults is the only cause that renders us unwilling to forgive our brethren. They who have a true zeal for God, are, indeed, severe against those... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:3

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