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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

Here is the third thing in the matter of the epistle. In the chapter foregoing, the apostle had directed Titus about matters of government, and to set in order the things that were wanting in the churches. Now here he exhorts him, I. Generally, to a faithful discharge of his own office. His ordaining others to preach would not excuse himself from preaching, nor might he take care of ministers and elders only, but he must instruct private Christians also in their duty. The adversative particle... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 2:1-10

(1) The Senior Men ( Titus 2:1-2 ) 2:1-2 You must speak what befits sound teaching. You must charge the senior men to be sober, serious, prudent, healthy in Christian faith and love and fortitude. This whole chapter deals with what might be called The Christian Character in Action. It takes people by their various ages and stations and lays down what they ought to be within the world. It begins with the senior men. They must be sober. The word is nephalios ( Greek #3524 ), and it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Concerning sound doctrine, and the form of it; see Gill on 2 Timothy 1:13 . The things which become it are a good life and conversation, the various duties incumbent on professors of religion, according to their different station, age, and sex, which are observed in some following verses; these become the Gospel of Christ, and are ornamental to the doctrine of God our Saviour; and these are to be spoken of by the ministers of Christ,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:2

That the aged men be sober ,.... Or "vigilant", and watchful over themselves, their conduct and conversation, lest being evil, it should be drawn into an example by younger persons: this is to be understood not of men in office, of presbyters or elders; for their characters are described in the preceding chapter; but of men in years, of ancient men, that are professors of religion, and members of churches: who should also be grave ; in their behaviour, speech, and dress; levity of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:1

But speak thou the things - This is a conclusion drawn from the preceding chapter: the Judaizing teachers not only taught a false doctrine, but they led an unholy life; Titus was to act directly opposite; he must teach a sacred doctrine, and the things which become it; he must proclaim the truth, and illustrate that truth. The people must not only be well instructed, but they must be holy in their lives. Principle and practice must go hand in hand. read more

Adam Clarke

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

That the aged men be sober - It is very likely that the word aged is to be taken here in its literal sense; that it refers to advanced years, and not to any office in the Church: the whole context seems to require this sense. For an old man to be a drunkard, a light and trifling person, and a glutton, and not to be sober, grave, and temperate, is not only blamable but monstrous. Seneca has well said: Luxuriosus adolescens peccat; senew insanit . "A young man addicted to a life of luxury... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1.But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine He points out the remedy for driving away fables, namely, that Titus should devote himself to edification. He gives the appellation of sound doctrine to that which may instruct men to godliness; for all trifles vanish away, when that which is solid is taught. When he enjoins him to speak those things which agree with “sound doctrine,” it is as if he had said, that Titus must be continually employed in this preaching; for to mention... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 2 2.That aged men be sober He begins with particular duties, that the discourse may be better adapted to the instruction of the people. And he does so, not only that he may accommodate himself to their capacity, but that he may press every one more closely; for a general doctrine produces a less powerful impression; but when by holding out a few cases, he has instructed every person about his duty, there is no one who may not easily conclude, that the Lord has sufficiently instructed him... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1

Befit for become, A.V.; the sound for sound, A.V. But speak thou , etc. The apostle now brings out, in full couldst with the vain talk of the heretical teachers, the solid, sober teaching of a true man of God, in harmony with the sound doctrine of the gospel of Christ. The sound doctrine ( τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλία ); as in 1 Timothy 1:10 (where see note). In 1 Timothy 6:1 ἡ διδασκαλία by itself means "the Christian faith," "the doctrine of the gospel." The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1

Special instructions as to Titus's own preaching. "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine"—respecting the special deportment of Christians of every age, sex, and rank. I. CHRISTIANITY IS A SYSTEM OF DOCTRINE AS WELL AS LIFE . It is a doctrine that it may be a life. 1. The doctrine is contrasted with the fables of the false teachers, who did nothing by their speculations but lower the tone of Christian life. A true moral life was only possible on... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 2:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:1

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1

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