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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 2:2

Older men 2:2Titus was to remind older men to be temperate (Gr. nephalious; sober, vigilant, clear-headed; 1 Timothy 3:2), dignified (Gr. semnous; worthy of respect, serious-minded rather than clowns), and sensible (Gr. sophronas; self-controlled; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; Titus 2:5). These characteristics are all marks of maturity (cf. 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 Thessalonians 1:3). They should also be godly. This means being sound in faith (Gr. hygiainontas te pistei; trust in God rather than... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:3

Older women 2:3These women were also to give evidence of their reverence for God in their behavior. Negatively they should avoid malicious gossip (Gr. me diabolous; slandering others; 1 Timothy 3:11; 1 Timothy 5:13-14) and dependence on enslaving substances such as wine (Gr. mede oino pollo dedoulomenas; 1 Timothy 3:8). Positively they should teach what is good (Gr. kalodidaskalous) by deed as well as word and encourage the younger women to fulfill their responsibilities (Titus 2:4 a)."We have... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Titus 2:2

2:2 discreet, (b-8) i e. 'sober' or of 'sound mind,' as ch. 1.8; 2.5,6,12. patience; (c-15) Or 'endurance,' as James 5:11 ; but see 2 Thessalonians 3:5 ; Revelation 1:9 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:1-15

Various Instructions for Christian Life and Doctrine1-15. ’In giving sound doctrine, to offset false teaching, put the first emphasis on the need of character, because Christ is our reward, and very soon. And do thou, Titus, set a good example, and maintain thine own authority.’1. Sound doctrine] cp. Titus 2:2, ’sound in faith.’ The context shows that this is soundness not in intellectual opinions, but in the inculcation of uprightness of life. In Christ’s day ’faith’ was always regarded as... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:1

II.(1) But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine.—To introduce a regular organisation and the principle of a central church government into the numerous but scattered Christian congregations in Crete was Titus’ first work. The second and equally weighty mission the Apostle Paul charged him to execute was the refutation of a school of professed Christian teachers, who were promulgating doctrines at variance with the teaching of St. Paul and his brother Apostles, and were also, by... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:2

(2) That the aged men.—Not presbyters, or elders, in an official sense, but simply the “old men” in the congregations.Be sober.—In a more extended sense than the bare literal meaning of the word would give. Let the elder men be “thoughtful,” in contrast with the thoughtlessness of careless youth.Grave.—And quietly earnest, in contrast with all passion and undue excitability.Temperate.—Discreet, or self-restrained, would be a better rendering for the Greek word.Sound in faith, in charity, in... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:3

(3) The aged women likewise.—St. Paul, faithful to what had now become one of the guiding principles of Christianity, the equal position of women in the city of God, fellow-heirs with men in the citizenship of the city which hath foundations, proceeds to remind the elder women of Crete of their own high duties in the company of believers. They now—the women—must remember that the position which Christ and His disciples had claimed for them in the world was not without its grave... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Titus 2:1-15

Sound in Patience Titus 2:2 The Apostle Paul has himself been described by a great Biblical student as 'Paul the undiscourageable'. And, indeed, he is worthy of the name, and there is no better way of studying the significance of his teaching than by watching his own life. He is his own best commentary on his own counsels. His purposes were frequently broken by tumultuous shocks. His plans were destroyed by hatred and violence. His course was twisted here, diverted there, and wrenched a... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-6

Chapter 21THE MEANING AND VALUE OF SOBER-MINDEDNESS-THE USE AND ABUSE OF RELIGIOUS EMOTION. - Titus 2:1-6Is marked contrast to the seducing teachers who are described in the concluding verses of the first chapter, Titus is charged to teach that which is right. "But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine." What they taught was to the last degree unwholesome, full of senseless frivolities and baseless distinctions respecting meats and drinks, times and seasons. Such things were... read more

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:3

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Titus 2:2

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:1-15

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Titus 2:3

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Titus 2:1-15

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-6

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