Titus 2:13-14

Geneva Study Bible - Titus 2:14

2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a {f} peculiar people, zealous of good works.(f) As it were a thing peculiarly laid aside for himself. 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

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Titus 2:13

Waiting for the blessed hope; for the happiness of the blessed in heaven, promised and hoped for. --- And coming of the glory of the great God, [5] and our Saviour Jesus Christ. The title of great God, says Dr. Wells, is here referred to our Saviour Jesus Christ, by Clement of Alexandria in protreptico, chap. vi. He might have added, and by the general consent of the Greek and Latin Fathers. St. John Chrysostom cries out: "where are now they who say that the Son is less than the Father?" St.... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Titus 2:14

A people, particularly acceptable. [6] St. Jerome translates an egregious or eminent people. He says in the Septuagint it corresponds to segula, which signifies a man's proper possessions, which he has purchased or chosen for himself. Budeus says it signifies what is rare and uncommon; and it is well translated by the Protestants, a particular people. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] Acceptabilem, Greek: periousion a perieimi. St. Jerome says, Egregium,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:11-15

11-15 The doctrine of grace and salvation by the gospel, is for all ranks and conditions of men. It teaches to forsake sin; to have no more to do with it. An earthly, sensual conversation suits not a heavenly calling. It teaches to make conscience of that which is good. We must look to God in Christ, as the object of our hope and worship. A gospel conversation must be a godly conversation. See our duty in a very few words; denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, living soberly, righteously, and... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Titus 2:1-99

Titus 2 HENCE IN THE opening verses of chapter 2 the Apostle turns the thoughts of Titus away from the bishops to those whom we may call the rank and file of the church. There were more bishops than one in each of these early assemblies yet not all elder men were bishops. Consequently there were found aged men who could be addressed as a class by themselves, as also aged women, young women and young men. Instructions suitable to their varying conditions are given as to each class. It is... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Titus 2:11-15

The Grace of Salvation and Its Sanctifying Power. v. 11. For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, v. 12. teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; v. 13. looking for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ, v. 14. who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people,... read more

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