Titus 1:2

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 1:2

Who for that, A.V.; times eternal for the world began, A.V. In hope of eternal life. This seems to be a further description of the scope or sphere of the apostolate, which, as some take ἐπί , is based upon the hope of eternal life. Who cannot lie ( ἀψευδής ); here only in the New Testament, rarely in the LXX ., but common in classical Greek. The epithet is here used to show the certainty of the fulfillment of the promise made before the ages (comp. Hebrews 6:18 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:2

The immortal hope. "In hope of eternal life." How often these words have been inscribed over the resting-place of the dead! How restful they are! How such inscriptions in the dark catacombs tell of the new and blessed era that Christianity introduced! But it would be a mistake to connect them only with heaven. "This is life eternal, " we read, "to know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. " I. HOPE AND LIFE ARE HERE CONNECTED . It was ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:2

The Divine veracity. "God, who cannot lie." Man can lie. Man does lie. His word is not always his bond. He indulges in exaggeration. He tells half-truths, which are ever the worst of lies. I. SOME THINGS GOD CANNOT DO . He who gave the moral Law embodies in himself that Law. He cannot do that which is untrue, unrighteous, unjust! "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent." This is our consolation in trouble. God is faithful, who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:2

The Divine foresight. "Before the world began." This is one of the glories of the gospel. It foresees all events in history, and provides for all the necessities of a being who is born to be redeemed. I. THERE ARE NO AFTER - THOUGHTS WITH GOD . Our vision is imperfect. Our plans miscarry, because we have not taken in all aspects of the future. Sometimes our provision for that future is too limited; sometimes it is ill adapted, and we say, had we foreseen, we could have... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:2

In hope of eternal life - Margin, for. Greek, ἐπ ̓ ἐλπίδι ep' elpidi. This does not mean that Paul cherished the hope of eternal life, but that the “faith of the elect,” which he aimed to secure, was in order that people might have the hope of eternal life. The whole system which he was appointed to preach was designed to secure to man a well-founded hope of salvation; compare the notes, 2 Timothy 1:10.Which God, that cannot lie - On the phrase” cannot lie,” see the notes at Hebrews 6:13.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 1:2-4

Titus 1:2-4. In hope Which doctrine lays a foundation for, and shows us how we may attain a well-grounded and lively hope; of eternal life The grand motive and encouragement of every apostle and every servant of God. Which God, that cannot lie Nor deceive any of his creatures, hath not only, as in the former dispensation, intimated to us, but expressly promised To all obedient believers; before the world began Or, before the times of the ages, as Macknight renders προ χρονων... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 1:1-16

1:1-16 THE NEED FOR ELDERSGod appointed Paul to be a preacher of the gospel, but Paul knows that this work involves more than merely the announcement of a message. God has chosen sinners to be his people, and Paul’s first aim is to present the gospel in such a way that he can lead these people to eternal life. More than that, Paul wants to go on and instruct them in the Christian truth, so that they might develop practical godliness in their lives. His writing to Titus in Crete is in accordance... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 1:2

In . Greek. epi , App-101 . hope. See Titus 3:7 . Compare Co Titus 1:3 , Tit 1:4 . 1 Timothy 1:1 . eternal . App-151 . life. App-170 , I. that cannot lie. Literally, the unlying. Greek. apseudes . Only here. promised. Greek. epangellomai . Compare App-121 Timothy 5:8 . before . . . began. App-151 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 1:2

in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal;In hopes of eternal life ... This is the oldest promise ever recorded, having been given, "before the foundation of the world," "before times eternal," "before the world was," and "before times everlasting," as Paul variously described it. This promise was not made to men, though it pertains to them, but to Jesus Christ our Lord. The consequences of it reach far beyond all of the revolutions of time; it is... read more

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