Titus 2:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:14

Who gave himself for us - See the notes at Ephesians 5:2.That he might redeem us from all iniquity - The word here rendered “redeem” - λυτρόω lutroō, occurs only here and in Luk 24:21; 1 Peter 1:18. The noun, however - λύτρον lutron, occurs in Matthew 20:28; and Mark 10:45; where it is rendered “ransom;” see it explained in the notes at Matthew 20:28. It is here said that the object of his giving himself was to save his people from all iniquity; see this explained in the notes at Matthew... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:13-14

Titus 2:13-14. Looking With eager desire and lively expectation; for the blessed hope That is, for the blessedness for which we hope; the grace of hope being here put for the object of it, future and eternal felicity. And the glorious appearing Very different from his former appearance in a state of poverty, reproach, and suffering; of the great God and our Saviour The original expression, επιφανειαν της δοξης του μεγαλου Θεου και Σωτηρος ημων , are literally, the appearing, or ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 2:11-15

God’s grace changes lives (2:11-3:11)People are saved only by God’s grace - that loving and merciful attitude of God that freely gives his immeasurable blessings to those who do not deserve them. When people accept the salvation that this grace brings, they learn that their most fitting response is to turn from their former sinful ways and follow the ways of God. They have a desire for holiness, and this desire is increased by their anticipation of Christ’s return (11-13). Christ died not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 2:14

for . App-104 . redeem . Greek. lutroo . Only here; Luk 24:21 . 1 Peter 1:18 . from . App-104 . iniquity , App-128 . peceliar people = a people as an acquisition. Greek. periousios . Only here. Compare 1 Peter 2:9 . Occurs in Septuagint Exodus 19:5 .Deuteronomy 7:6 ; Deuteronomy 14:2 ; Deuteronomy 26:18 ; and in kindred forms , 1 Chronicles 29:3 .Psalms 135:4 .Ecclesiastes 2:8 , Malachi 3:17 . zealous . Greek. zelotis . Elsewhere, Acts 21:20 ; Act 22:3 . 1 Corinthians 14:12 .Galatians... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.Who gave himself for us ... As Zerr said, "This clearly shows that Christ is the particular one of the godhead meant in the preceding verse."[35] Here the great ransom for many is in view (Mark 10:45). We do not inquire concerning the one to whom the ransom was paid, nor as to why it was necessary, nor if it could have been done in some other way.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 2:14

Titus 2:14. A peculiar people,— The word περιουσιον, rendered peculiar, does not appear to have been used by any of the ancient prophane writers. The LXX seem first to have framed it, in order to express the Hebrew סגלה Segleh, a peculium, a peculiar treasure or property. The phrase Λαος περιουσιος signifies "a supernumerary people, a people wherein God had a superlative property and interest, above and besides his common interest in all the nations of the world," says the learned Jos. Mede, p.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:14

14. gave himself—"The forcible 'Himself, His whole self, the greatest gift ever given,' must not be overlooked." for us—Greek, "in our behalf." redeem us—deliver us from bondage by paying the price of His precious blood. An appropriate image in addressing bond-servants (Titus 2:9; Titus 2:10): from all iniquity—the essence of sin, namely, "transgression of the law": in bondage to which we were till then. The aim of His redemption was to redeem us, not merely from the penalty, but from the being... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:1-15

1. The behavior of various groups in the church 2:1-15To establish order in the church Paul gave Titus instructions concerning the behavior of various groups of Christians that was appropriate for them (cf. 1 Timothy 5:1-2). This involves pastoral oversight."Paul here stresses the importance of building up the inner life of believers as the best antidote against error." [Note: Hiebert, "Titus," p. 435.] "No condition and no period of life is to remain unaffected by the sanctifying influence of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:11-14

Rationale for such behavior 2:11-14"The previous paragraph [Titus 2:1-10] has been a challenge to the several groups in the Cretan churches to accept the specifically Christian pattern of behavior. Its presuppositions may at first sight seem prosaically humdrum and conventional, but Paul now eloquently reminds Titus that they have their basis in the gospel itself. It was precisely in order to raise men to a higher quality of life that God intervened in history in the incarnation." [Note: Kelly,... 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

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