Titus 2:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:12

Teaching us - That is, the “grace of God” so teaches us; or that system of religion which is a manifestation of the grace of God, inculcates the great and important duties which Paul proceeds to state.That denying ungodliness and worldly lusts - “That by denying ourselves of these, or refusing to practice them, we should lead a holy life.” The word ungodliness here means all that would be included under the word impiety; that is, all failure in the performance of our proper duties towards God;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:11-12

Titus 2:11-12. For the grace of God The free, unmerited favour of God, which is the primary meaning of the word grace, see on Romans 11:6, and the influence of the divine Spirit, which the word grace also signifies; see 2 Corinthians 12:9; Hebrews 13:9; which bringeth salvation The original expression, η χαρις του Θεου , η σωτηριος , is literally, the grace of God, the saving grace; that is, which is saving in its design and tendency, and which actually saves all who truly receive it,... 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 2:12

Teaching . Greek. paideuo . Elsewhere, twelve times, genitive "chasten", "chastise". denying . Greek. arneomai . Occurs thirty-one times, always "deny", save Acts 7:35 , Hebrews 11:24 , See Titus 1:16 . ungodliness . App-128 . worldly . Greek. kosrnikos . Only here and Nehemiah 9:1 . Compare App-129 . lusts . See Ephesians 2:3 , Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:23 (desire). live . Greek. zao . Compare App-170 . soberly. Greek. sophronos . See verses: Titus 2:2 , Titus 2:5 , Titus 2:2... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 2:12

instructing us, to the extent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;It is the grace of God (through the gospel) which instructs men regarding those conditions which must be fulfilled by men in order to partake of that grace; and rejection of the instructions is equivalent to the rejection of the grace. Both positively and negatively the conditions are plainly laid out.Denying ungodliness... This refers to the denial... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 2:11-12

Titus 2:11-12. For the grace of God—hath appeared, &c.— The word Χαρις properly signifies favour, and in the sacred writings expresses the free and unmerited goodness of God, in sending his only begotten Son to declare his will, and to redeem us from our iniquities by his death. Sometimes the effects of this wonderful kindness of God,—as the extraordinary gifts of the Holy Ghost,—are called grace; and sometimes the gospel itself is expressedby this same word (Colossians 1:6.); in which... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:12

12. Teaching—Greek, "disciplining us." Grace exercises discipline, and is imparted in connection with disciplining chastisements (1 Corinthians 11:32; Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 12:7). The education which the Christian receives from "the grace" of God is a discipline often trying to flesh and blood: just as children need disciplining. The discipline which it exercises teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world (Greek, "age,"... 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 2:12

When the Christian appreciates this grace it teaches him or her. It instructs us negatively to deny ungodliness, the root problem, and worldly passions, the manifestation of the root problem. These passions are the desires that unbelievers find so appealing but which are not in harmony with God’s character and will, though they are typical of the world system. It instructs us positively to live sensibly (Gr. sophronos; self-controlled inwardly, cf. Titus 2:2; Titus 2:5-6), righteously (Gr.... read more

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