Titus 2:15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 2:15

The apostle closes the chapter (as he began it) with a summary direction to Titus upon the whole, in which we have the matter and manner of ministers? teaching, and a special instruction to Titus in reference to himself. I. The matter of ministers? teaching: These thing, namely, those before mentioned: not Jewish fables and traditions, but the truths and duties of the gospel, of avoiding sin, and living soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Observe, Ministers in their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 2:15

2:15 Let these things be the substance of your message. Deal out encouragement and rebuke with all the authority which your royal commission confers upon you. Let no one regard your authority as cheap. Here Paul succinctly lays before Titus the threefold task of the Christian preacher, teacher and leader. It is a task of proclamation. There is a message to be proclaimed. There are some things about which argument is not possible and on which discussion is not relevant. There are times... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:15

These things speak and exhort ,.... Sound doctrine, the doctrine of grace, the doctrines of salvation and redemption by Christ, of peace, pardon, and cleansing by his blood; these speak out clearly, plainly, publicly, boldly, and faithfully: and the things which become sound doctrine; the duties of religion suitable to every age and sex, a denying of ungodliness and worldly lusts, a sober, righteous, and godly life and conversation, exhort unto; and encourage the saints to be zealous of good... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:15

These things speak - That is, teach; for λαλει , speak, has the same meaning here as διδασκε , teach, which, as being synonymous, is actually the reading of the Codex Alexandrinus. And exhort - Παρακαλει· Repeat them again and again, and urge them on their attention and consciences. And rebuke - Ελεγχε· Demonstrate the importance, utility, and necessity of them; and show them that God requires their obedience. With all authority - Μετα πασης επιταγης· With all that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:15

Verse 15 15Speak these things, and exhort, and reprove This conclusion is of the same meaning as if he enjoined Titus to dwell continually on that doctrine of edification, and never to grow weary, because it cannot be too much inculcated. He likewise bids him add the spurs of “exhortations and reproofs;” for men are not sufficiently admonished as to their duty, if they be not also vehemently urged to the performance of it. He who understands those things which the Apostle has formerly stated,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

Practical godliness the end of spiritual doctrine. The teaching of St. Paul soars very high in respect of the hidden things of God. To none of the apostles were given more abundant revelations of heavenly mysteries. Caught up into the third heaven, hearing unspeakable words, saturated with gifts of the Holy Ghost, he was able to lead men's souls into depths and heights of unseen things as no other teacher was. His eloquent tongue, pouring forth the riches of knowledge of an enlightened... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:11-15

The soul-culture of the world. "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men," etc. "Taking occasion from what he had just said of the connection between the conduct of Christians and the doctrine they professed to have received, and the connection of both with the glory of God, the apostle proceeds in these verses to ground the whole of his exhortations respecting the behavior of Christians in the essentially moral nature and design of the grace of God, as now... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:15

Reprove fur rebuke, A.V. Authority ( ἐπιταγῆς ); see 1 Timothy 1:1 and above, Titus 1:3 , "authoritative commandment." Let no man despise thee ( περιφρονείσω ); here only in the New Testament; used in a different sense by the LXX . in Wis. 1:1, but in the same sense as here in 4Ma 6:9, and also in classical Greek. In 1 Timothy 4:12 and 1 Timothy 6:2 St. Paul uses the more common word, καταφρονέω . The apostle thus winds up the preceding portion of his Epistle. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:15

Pastoral work and authority. "These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority." The business of the minister is concerning all the things commanded in this chapter both as to doctrine and duty. I. THESE DOCTRINES AND DUTIES WERE TO BE " SPOKEN OF ," SO AS TO BE BROUGHT TO BEAR WITH POWER ON THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE PEOPLE . II. THEY WERE TO BE MADE MATTERS OF OBLIGATION IN THE CONSCIENCE ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:15

Cultivation of respect. "Let no man despise thee." For through the personal influence even the first apostles and teachers had to win their way. I. RELIGIOUS TEACHERS NEED ESPECIALLY TO REMEMBER THAT EVEN WORLDLY MEN DESPISE HYPOCRITES . If men recommend a medicine they do not take, or exhort to obedience of a law which they do not themselves obey, or seek to inspire admiration for a virtue which they only wear as a cloak, or affect a love to the Savior which... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 2:15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 2:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:11-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:15

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