Titus 2:13-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:13

The blessed hope of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ’s appearing in glory at the Rapture also motivates the sensitive Christian to honor God by his or her behavior now. [Note: See Gary L. Nebeker, "The Theme of Hope in Dispensationalism," Bibliotheca Sacra 158:629 (January-March 2001):30-20.] The Greek verb prosdechomenoi ("looking for") is in the present tense indicating that this waiting should be our characteristic attitude, always ready to welcome the returning Lord. We do not want to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:14

Christ’s intent in providing salvation for us was to buy our freedom from slavery to sin and wickedness."First, the verb gave (and indeed the entire saying-who gave himself for us) portrays Christ’s death as a ritual offering made specifically to atone for sins (Romans 4:25; Romans 8:32; compare Galatians 1:4). . . . "Second, the note of willingness is emphasized, for it is said that he gave himself. . . . "Third, the phrase for us reveals that this offering was both representative and... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Titus 2:14

2:14 gave (m-2) Or 'has given.' Aorist. read more

John Dummelow

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:14

(14) Who gave himself for us.—(See Galatians 1:4; Ephesians 5:25.) These words take up the thought expressed in the term “Saviour” of the last verse. “Himself,” His whole self, as has been well said, “the greatest gift ever given;” “for us,” that is, on our behalf.That he might redeem us from all iniquity.—That He for us might pay a ransom, the ransom being His precious blood. Our Saviour, by the payment of this tremendous ransom—O deepest and most unfathomable of all mysteries!—released us... 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

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