Titus 2:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:13

Looking for - Expecting; waiting for. That is, in the faithful performance of our duties to ourselves, to our fellow-creatures, and to God, we are patiently to wait for the coming of our Lord.We are to believe that he will return; We are to be in a posture of expectation, not knowing when he will come; and, We are to be ready for him whenever he shall come; see the Matthew 24:42-44 notes; 1 Thessalonians 5:4 note; Philippians 3:20 note. That blessed hope - The fulfillment of that hope so full... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:13-14

Titus 2:13-14. Looking With eager desire and lively expectation; for the blessed hope That is, for the blessedness for which we hope; the grace of hope being here put for the object of it, future and eternal felicity. And the glorious appearing Very different from his former appearance in a state of poverty, reproach, and suffering; of the great God and our Saviour The original expression, επιφανειαν της δοξης του μεγαλου Θεου και Σωτηρος ημων , are literally, the appearing, or ... 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 2:13

Looking for . See Luke 19:36 . that = the. blessed . See 1 Timothy 1:11 . hope. appearing . Figure of speech Hendiadys . App-6 . hope . Compare Titus 1:2 ; Titus 3:7 . "Blessed object of hope , "Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). App-6 . glorious appearing = appearing ( App-106 . ) of the glory (see p. 1511). Figure of speech Aetimereia (of Noun). App-6 . Compare 2 Corinthians 4:4 . great , &c. = our great Saviour God. Jesus Christ . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 2:13

looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Appearing... The two Advents are in Titus 2:11,13. In Titus 2:11, it was the appearing of the grace of God in the First Advent of our Lord, and here it is the final appearing in the Second Advent when Christ will judge the quick and the dead. The first of this twofold epiphany is past, being the earthly life of our Lord; whereas the one in Titus 2:13 is future. It pertains to the glory of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 2:13

Titus 2:13. And the glorious appearing— Even the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour. We may observe, in support of this version, which is perfectly agreeable to the original, that we never read in scripture of the appearance of God the Father; and consequently we have in this text as strong a proof as possible of the true divinity of Jesus Christ. See 2 Peter 1:1. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:13

13. (Philippians 3:20; Philippians 3:21). Looking for—with constant expectation (so the Greek) and with joy (Philippians 3:21- :). This will prove the antidote to worldly lusts, and the stimulus to "live in this present world" conformably to this expectation. The Greek is translated, "waiting for," in Luke 2:25. that—Greek, "the." blessed—bringing blessedness (Romans 4:7; Romans 4:8). hope—that is, object of hope (Romans 8:24; Galatians 5:5; Colossians 1:5). the glorious appearing—There is but... 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 2:13

The blessed hope of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ’s appearing in glory at the Rapture also motivates the sensitive Christian to honor God by his or her behavior now. [Note: See Gary L. Nebeker, "The Theme of Hope in Dispensationalism," Bibliotheca Sacra 158:629 (January-March 2001):30-20.] The Greek verb prosdechomenoi ("looking for") is in the present tense indicating that this waiting should be our characteristic attitude, always ready to welcome the returning Lord. We do not want to... read more

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