Titus 3:2 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:2

To speak evil of no man - Greek, “to blaspheme (βλασφημεῖν blasphēmein, compare the notes at Matthew 9:3) no one.” Doddridge renders it, “calumniate no one.” The idea is, that we are not to slander, revile, or defame anyone. We are not to say anything to anyone, or of anyone, which will do him injury. We are never to utter anything which we know to be false about him or to give such a coloring to his words or conduct as to do him wrong in any way. We should always so speak to him and of him... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 3:1-3

Titus 3:1-3. Put them. All the Cretian Christians; in mind to be subject Passively, not resisting; to principalities Supreme rulers; and powers Subordinate governors; and to obey magistrates Actively, as far as conscience permits. It is probable that the reason whey the apostle enjoined this so particularly was, because the Judaizing teachers in Crete affirmed, that no obedience was due from the worshippers of the true God to magistrates who were idolaters, and because by that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 3:1-11

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 3:2

speak evil . See Titus 2:5 . no man = no one. Greek. medeis . no brawlers . Greek. amachos Only here and 1 Timothy 3:3 . gentle . Greek. epieikes . See Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:4 . Elsewhere, 1 Timothy 3:3 . Jam 3:17 . 1 Peter 2:18 . shewing . See Titus 2:10 . meekness . Greek. praotes . Compare 2 Corinthians 10:1 . unto . Greek. pros , App-104 . men . App-123 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 3:2

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.In this verse and in Titus 3:1, there are listed seven basic requirements of Christian character; and, on first thought, some might classify all of them as "old-fashioned." On the contrary, none of these virtues had ever been heard of, either in Crete or in the whole pagan world. "These things here charged by Paul were new virtues to men. They were held up to admiration by no heathen moralist."[2]... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 3:2

Titus 3:2. To speak evil, &c.— Calumniate no man; not even your Pagan or Jewish neighbour, says good Dr. Barrow, however enormous in their lives, or cruel in their behaviour to you. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:2

2. To speak evil of no man—especially, not of "dignities" and magistrates. no brawlers—"not quarrelsome," not attacking others. gentle—towards those who attack us. Yielding, considerate, not urging one's rights to the uttermost, but forbearing and kindly (see on :-). Very different from the innate greediness and spirit of aggression towards others which characterized the Cretans. showing—in acts. all—all possible. meekness—(See on :-); the opposite of passionate severity. unto all men—The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:1-2

Instructions 3:1-2Several duties of all Christians follow. We should (1) be subject to governmental rulers and other authorities by being obedient to them and (2) be ready to do whatever is good. We should (3) slander no one and (4) be peaceable (Gr. amachous, lit. non-fighting), gentle, and considerate toward everyone (cf. 1 Peter 2:23)."The Christian must not adopt the arts of the agitator." [Note: Hiebert, "Titus," p. 443.] "So far Paul has been concerned with the internal arrangements of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:1-8

Individual responsibility 3:1-8"After a brief exhortation to Titus (Titus 2:15) to ’teach these things’ (at least Titus 2:1-14), Paul returns in this section to the major concern of the letter-’good works’ (i.e., genuinely Christian behavior) for the sake of the outsider (Titus 3:1-8) and in contrast to the false teachers (Titus 3:9-11)." [Note: Fee, p. 200.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:1-11

2. The behavior of all in the church 3:1-11Paul broadened the focus of his instructions to clarify the responsibilities of all Christians in view of God’s grace. read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 3:1-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 3:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 3:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 3:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 3:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:1-2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:1-11

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