Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.Who gave himself for us — To die in our stead.That he might redeem us — Miserable bondslaves, as well from the power and the very being, as from the guilt, of all our sins. read more
Portraiture of the True Christian Laity under True Teaching, Titus 2:1-15. 1. But Marking the contrast between the Christian laity and the gainsayers and their followers in Titus 1:10-16; and a proper continuance of the portraiture of Titus 1:5-9; that portraying the ministry, this the membership in their various classifications. Aged men and aged women, (Titus 2:2-3,) young women and young men, with Titus for their type, (Titus 2:4-8,) are pictured as they should be, not... read more
2. Sober The opposite of all extravagance of conduct or character. Grave The opposite of all levity. Temperate Implying self-mastery; the well-balanced control of all our appetites and passions. After these three adjectives of moral excellence, now follow three clauses of more strictly religious quality. Sound Spiritually healthful. The three following nouns have each the Greek article: in the faith, the love, the patience, inspired, that is, by, and belonging to, the blessed... read more
3. Likewise Teach implied, or, rather, supplied, from speak, Titus 2:1. read more
4. They may teach As Titus was to teach the elder, so the elder must teach the younger. Thus, healthful instruction may be transmitted through many successors. Love… husbands… children Unlike the gainsayers and their licentious adherents, let Christian women maintain the pure domestic affections. read more
5. Keepers at home Instead of οικουρους , ( home-keepers,) another reading, preferred by Alford, is οικουργους , ( home-workers.) Good In temper. Obedient Note, Ephesians 5:22. Own Emphatic, in contrast with Gnostic marital looseness. That… blasphemed This clause, as well as the clause no evil… you, in Titus 2:8, and the clause adorn… things, Titus 2:10, all show the anxiety of St. Paul for the honour of Christianity, in contrast with the errorists of Titus 1:10-15. read more
6. Soberminded Self-regulated, as against the wild impulses of youth and vigour. read more
7. Pattern Greek, a type, a model, a living exemplification of his own sober teaching. read more
8. Sound speech Both in the pulpit and in daily converse with men. Cannot be condemned That defies the censure of the most adverse listener. Contrary part The gainsayers of Titus 1:9, who are Titus’ immediate rivals and opposers. No evil thing There is an immense conquering power in this negative innocence, that allows no hold to the slanderer. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Titus 2:13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Looking — With eager desire. For that glorious appearing - Which we hope for.Of the great God, even our Saviour Jesus Christ — So that, if there be (according to the Arian scheme) a great God and a little God, Christ is not the little God, but the great one. read more