Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:14
14. The judge is a saviour, for he who sits upon the throne once hung upon the cross. Gave himself Note, John 10:17-18. For us In behalf of us. That he might The moralizing and sanctifying effect of Christ’s death is here alone specified, because it is the moral model of 1-10 that St. Paul is here illustrating. This is the manward effect of the atonement, but not its whole effect. Redeem us Ransom. The Greek verb is the same root as lutron, used by Christ himself in Matthew 20:28,... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:13
13. Looking See last note. We are to maintain the holy model of 1-10 during the present, by a fixed and hopeful looking to the glorious future. Hope A cheery name for the object of hope, the glorious epiphany of the coming Christ. Appearing The same Greek word as appeared in Titus 2:11. And our Saviour By our present translation, approved by many eminent scholars, the words great God designate the Father, and Saviour the Son. But the large majority of scholars, ancient and... read more