Titus 3:1-2 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 3:1-8

Here is the fourth thing in the matter of the epistle. The apostle had directed Titus in reference to the particular and special duties of several sorts of persons; now he bids him exhort to what concerned them more in common, namely, to quietness and submission to rulers, and readiness to do good, and to equitable and gentle behaviour towards all men?things comely and ornamental of religion; he must therefore put them in mind of such things. Ministers are people's remembrancers of their duty.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 3:1-2

3:1-2 Remind them to be duly subject to those who are in power and authority, to obey each several command, to be ready for every work so long as it is good, to slander no one, not to be aggressive, to be kindly, to show all gentleness to all men. Here is laid down the public duty of the Christian; and it is advice which was particularly relevant to the people of Crete. The Cretans were notoriously turbulent and quarrelsome and impatient of all authority. Polybius, the Greek historian,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 3:1

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers ,.... Not angels, good or bad, which are sometimes so called, but men in high places; the higher powers ordained of God, as the apostle elsewhere calls them; and which the Apostle Peter distinguishes into the king as supreme, and into governors under him: the Roman emperor and senate, the consuls, and proconsuls, deputies and governors of provinces and islands, are here meant; particularly such who were appointed over the island of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man ,.... As not of one another, so not of the men of the world, to the prejudice of their names and characters, which are tender things, and ought to be gently touched; nor of magistrates, principalities, and powers, of persons in dignity and authority, which the false teachers were not afraid to speak evil of, and by their principles and practices taught others to do the same: to be no brawlers ; or "fighters", either by blows or words; not litigious and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities, etc. - By principalities, αρχαις , we are to understand the Roman emperors, or the supreme civil powers in any place. By powers, εξουσιαις , we are to understand the deputies of the emperors, such as proconsuls, etc., and all such as are in authority - under the supreme powers wherever we dwell. See the doctrine of obedience to the civil powers discussed at large in the notes on Romans 13:1-7 . This doctrine of obedience to the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man - Μηδενα βλασφημειν· To blaspheme no person, to reproach none, to speak nothing to any man's injury; but, on the contrary, bearing reproach and contumely with patience and meekness. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1

Verse 1 1Remind them to be subject to principalities and powers From many passages it is evident that the Apostles had great difficulty in keeping the common people subject to the authority of magistrates and princes. We are all by nature desirous of power; and the consequence is, that no one willingly is subject to another. Besides, perceiving that nearly all the principalities and powers of the world (256) were at that time opposed to Christ they thought them unworthy of receiving any honor.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:2

Verse 2 2To speak evil of no one He now lays down the method of maintaining peace and friendship with all men. We know that there is nothing to which the disposition of every man is more prone than to despise others in comparison of himself. The consequence is, that many are proud of the gifts of God; and this is accompanied by contempt for their brethren, which is immediately followed by insult. He therefore forbids Christians to glory over others, or to reproach them, whatever may be their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:1

In subjection for subject, A.V.; rulers for principalities. A.V.; to authorities for and powers, A.V. and T.R.; to be obedient for to obey magistrates, A.V.; unto for to, A.V. Put them in mind ( ὑπομίμνησκε ); as 2 Timothy 2:14 . To rulers, to authorities. Many uncials, which the R.T. follows, omit the καὶ , but it seems necessary to the sense. The change from "principalities and powers" to" rulers" and "authorities" does not seem desirable. ἀρχάι and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:1

Political duties. The apostle now turns to the duties which Christians owe to the pagan world around them. I. THE NECESSITY OF THE INJUNCTION TO POLITICAL SUBMISSION . "Put them in mind." The words imply that the duty was already known, but needed to be recalled to Cretan memory. It is but too certain that the injunction was needed. Once a democratic state, now for over a century under Roman law, and always remarkable for a factious and turbulent spirit, the Cretan... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 3:1-8

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 3:1-2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 3:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 3:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:1

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