Titus 1:5-7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 1:5

Verse 5 5.For this reason I left thee in Crete This preface clearly proves, that Titus is not so much admonished on his own account as recommended to others, that no one may hinder him. Paul testifies that he has appointed him in his own room; and on that account all should acknowledge and receive him with reverence as the Apostle’s deputy. The apostles had no fixed place assigned to them, but were charged to spread the gospel through the whole world; and for this reason, when they left one... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 1:6

Verse 6 6.If any one is blameless In order that no one may be angry with Titus, as if he were too rigorous or severe in rejecting any, Paul takes the whole blame to himself; (217) for he declares that he has expressly commanded, that no one may be admitted, unless he be such a person as is here described. Accordingly, as he testified, a little before, that he had invested Titus with authority to preside in the appointment of pastors, that others might allow to him that right; so he now relates... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 1:7

Verse 7 7.For a bishop ought to be blameless, as a governor of the house of God He again repeats, that they who aspire to the office of a bishop ought to retain an unspotted reputation; and he confirms it by this argument, that, because the Church is the house of God, every person who is appointed to govern it — is constituted, as it were, governor of the house of God. Now, he would be ill spoken of among men, who should take a scandalous and infamous person, and make him his steward; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:1-16

The ministry of character. The pastoral Epistles, and this chapter in particular, bring prominently before us the Christian ministry as of commanding importance in the scheme of Christianity. Christianity, the sum and substance of Christian doctrine, was to be diffused among all nations; and the great instrument for maintaining it in efficiency and power was to be the ministry. But in describing the ministerial qualifications the apostle lays so much stress upon the personal character of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:5

Were for are, A.V. ; appoint for ordain, A.V.; gave thee charge for had appointed thee, A.V. Left I thee in Crete. We have no account of St. Paul's visit to Crete, nor do we know how the gospel was first brought to Crete. It may have been by some of those "Cretes" who were at Jerusalem on the Day of Pentecost, and heard the apostles speak in their tongue "the wonderful works of God" ( Acts 2:11 ), or by other Christian Jews visiting the Jewish community in Crete (note to Titus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:5

Titus's commission in Crete. Its object was principally to supply the deficiencies in the Church organization of the island. I. THE SCENE OF TITUS 'S LABORS — CRETE . 1. Its situation and history. It lies almost equidistant from Europe, Asia, and Africa; a large and populous island of the Mediterranean; the Caphtor of the Old Testament, and now known as Candia. It was a place of ancient civilization, noted for its hundred cities, and became a Roman possession about... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:5

Apostolic-preparation. "Set in order the things that are wanting." Christian life is destined for development and for continuance. To this end the Church is to be the center alike of evangelistic effort and of Christian culture. Here is— I. THE JUSTIFICATION OF THE ECCLESIA , OR THE " CHURCH ." "And ordain elders in every city." The New Testament gives no sanction to the idea that an unorganized Christianity is the simplest and the best. The precedents of the early... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:5-9

Church order. "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting," etc. Titus was now at Crete. "Crete, over whose Christian population Titus had been placed by Paul, was a well-known, large, and populous island in the Mediterranean. It lies geographically further south than any of the European islands, and, roughly speaking, almost at an equal distance from each of the three Old World continents, Europe, Asia, Africa. We identify it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:6

Any man is for any be, A.V.; children that believe for faithful children, A.V.; who are not for not, A.V. Blameless ( ἀνέγκλητος ); see 1 Timothy 3:10 , note. The husband of one wife (see 1 Timothy 3:2 , note £ ). Having children that believe (see 1 Timothy 3:4 ). Mark the importance given to the "elder's" family as well as to his personal character. Not accused ( μὴ ἐν κατηγορίᾳ κ . τ . λ ..); literally, not under an accusation (see 1 Timothy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:6-7

The character of bishops—their negative qualifications. The apostle first mentions their qualifications in a moral point of view before he speaks of their duties as teachers. I. BLAMELESSNESS . The minister must be one against whom no charge can be brought. His name must be spotless ( 1 Corinthians 1:8 ; Colossians 1:22 ). The Church must be able to respect him. 1. Because he must be an example to the believers. 2. Because he could not otherwise consistently check or... read more

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