Titus 1:4

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 1:4

My true child for mine own son, A.V.; a common for the common, A.V.; grace and peace for grace, mercy, and peace, A.V. and T.R.; Christ Jesus for the Lord Jesus Christ, A.V. and T.R. My true child ( γνησίῳ τέκνῳ : 1 Timothy 1:2 ) after a common faith ( κατὰ κινὴν πίστιν ). In 1 Timothy 1:2 it is ἐν πίστει (where see note). Beyond all doubt, Alford is right in both cases in rendering "the faith" (see his note on 1 Timothy 1:2 ). The " common faith"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:4

Believed in everywhere. "The common faith." Amid all diversities there is unity. In this sense we know that what is called "Catholic" authority rests on what was believed " always, everywhere, and by all." Theories of religion vary, but the great facts and doctrines are the things which cannot be shaken, and still remain. The word "faith" is sometimes used for that experience of the soul which we call trust, and as such is an inward reception of Christ and his cross; but it is also used,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:4

To Titus - See the Introduction, Section 1.Mine own son - Notes, 1 Timothy 1:2.After the common faith - The faith of all Christians; - equivalent to saying “my son in the gospel.” That is, Paul had been the means of converting him by preaching that gospel which was received by all who were Christians.Grace, mercy, and peace ... - See the notes at Romans 1:7. 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 1:4

mine own son. See 1 Timothy 1:2 . mine own. App-175 . son = child. App-108 . common . Greek. koinos . Compare Acts 2:44 . as. Jude 1:3 . Grace, &c. See 1 Timothy 1:2 . Figure of speech Synonymia . App-6 . from. App-104 . Father. App-98 . Lord. The texts omit. Jesus Christ . The texts read "Christ Jesus". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 1:4

to Titus, my true child after a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.My true child ... This is usually understood as meaning that Paul had converted Titus, although, of course, no detail of this is given in the New Testament. Lipscomb also understood this as indicating Paul's conversion of Titus.[15]After a common faith ... Hendriksen would make the "faith" here to be "used in the subjective sense";[16] but we believe that De Welt is correct in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:4

4. Titus, mine own son—Greek, "my genuine child" ( :-), that is, converted by my instrumentality (1 Corinthians 4:17; Philemon 1:10). after the common faith—a genuine son in respect to (in virtue of) the faith common to all the people of God, comprising in a common brotherhood Gentiles as well as Jews, therefore embracing Titus a Gentile (2 Peter 1:1; Judges 1:3). Grace, mercy, and peace—"mercy" is omitted in some of the oldest manuscripts. But one of the best and oldest manuscripts supports it... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:1-4

I. SALUTATION 1:1-4As usual, Paul began this letter with comments that not only introduced himself and greeted his reader but also set the tone for his emphasis in what followed. The emphasis in this section is on Paul’s duty and the nature of his message rather than on his authority. This salutation is remarkably long and heavy for such a short epistle. Only Paul’s salutation in Romans is longer. This fact reflects the seriousness of the matters that Paul addressed in this letter."Ultimately... read more

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