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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:11

The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men - Επεφανη γαρ ἡ χαρις του Θεου ἡ σωτηριος πασιν ανθρωποις· Literally translated, the words stand thus: For the grace of God, that which saves, hath shone forth upon all men. Or, as it is expressed in the margin of our authorized version: The grace of God, that bringeth salvation to all men, hath appeared. As God's grace signifies God's favor, any benefit received from him may be termed God's grace. In this place, and in ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:12

Teaching us, that, denying, etc. - Παιδευουσα· Instructing us as children are instructed. Christ is the great teacher; and men, in order to learn, must become his disciples - must put themselves under his tuition, and learn of him. Denying ungodliness - Ασεβειαν· All things contrary to God; whatever would lead us to doubt his being, deny any of his essential attributes; his providence or government of the world, and his influence on the souls of men. Every thing, also, which is... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:9

Verse 9 9.Servants, that they be subject to their masters It has been already said that Paul merely glances at some things by way of example, and does not explain the whole of these subjects, as if he undertook, expressly, to handle them. Accordingly, when he enjoins servants to please their masters in all things, this desire of pleasing must be limited to those things which are proper; as is evident from other passages of a similar nature, in which an exception is expressly added, to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:10

Verse 10 10Not thievish but shewing all good faith He censures two vices that are common among servants, petulant replies, and a propensity to steal. (246) The comedies are full of instances of excessively ready talk, by which servants cheat their masters. Nor was it without reason that an exchange of names took place in ancient times, by which “servant “and “thief “became convertible terms. Thus prudence requires that we make our instructions apply to the morals of each individual. Byfaith he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:11

Verse 11 11For the grace of God (248) hath appeared He argues from the design of redemption, which he shews to be a desire to live a godly and upright life. Hence it follows, that the duty of a good teacher is rather to exhort to a holy life than to occupy the minds of men with useless questions. “He hath redeemed us,” says Zacharias in his song, — “that we may serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life.” (Luke 1:74.) For the same reason Paul says, the grace of God hath... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:12

Verse 12 12Teaching us that, denying, ungodliness He now lays down the rule for regulating our life well, and how we ought to begin, namely, with renouncing our former life, of which he enumerates two parts, “ungodliness and worldly desires.” Under ungodliness, I include not only superstitions, in which they had gone astray, but irreligious contempt of God, such as reigns in men, till they have been enlightened in the knowledge of the truth. Although they have some profession of religion, yet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

Genuine morality. "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine," etc. Paul, having given Titus directions as to the organization of a Christian Church in Crete, and changed him to contend against those who, in the name of Christianity, propagated doctrines at variance both with the truths and the spirit of the gospel, here urges that genuine morality which should be the grand aim and tendency of all gospel preaching. The grand subject presented in this passage is genuine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

Practical godliness the end of spiritual doctrine. The teaching of St. Paul soars very high in respect of the hidden things of God. To none of the apostles were given more abundant revelations of heavenly mysteries. Caught up into the third heaven, hearing unspeakable words, saturated with gifts of the Holy Ghost, he was able to lead men's souls into depths and heights of unseen things as no other teacher was. His eloquent tongue, pouring forth the riches of knowledge of an enlightened... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:9

In subjection to for obedient unto, A.V.; be well-pleasing to them for please them well, A.V.; gainsaying for answering gain, A.V. Servants; i.e. dares ( δούλους ) , the correlative to which is δεσπόταις , masters, who had absolute power over their slaves, and property in them. The construction is carried on from the "exhort" of Titus 2:6 . Well-pleasing ( εὐαρέστους ); elsewhere spoken with reference to God ( Romans 12:1 ; 2 Corinthians 5:9 ; Ephesians... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:9-10

The duties of servants. The class of servants, or rather slaves, had. received a wonderful elevation through the gospel. They were an oppressed class, and may have been tempted to imagine that their religious emancipation would necessarily change their relations to their old masters. Thus we account for the large body of practical counsel that is addressed by the apostle to this class of believers. I. THE DUTIES OF SERVANTS . 1. Obedience. "Exhort servants to be... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:9-10

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