Titus 3:2-7 ASV

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

Adam Clarke

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

For we ourselves - All of us, whether Jews or Gentiles, were, before our conversion to Christ, foolish, disobedient, and deceived. There is no doubt that the apostle felt he could include himself in the above list, previously to his conversion. The manner in which he persecuted the Christians, to whose charge he could not lay one moral evil, is a sufficient proof that, though he walked according to the letter of the law, as to its ordinances and ceremonies, blameless, yet his heart was in a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:4

But after that the kindness and love of God - By χρηστοτης we may understand the essential goodness of the Divine nature; that which is the spring whence all kindness, mercy, and beneficence proceed. Love toward man - Φιλανθρωπια· Philanthropy. It is to be regretted that this attribute of the Divine nature, as it stands in relation to man, should have been entirely lost by a paraphrastical translation. Philanthropy is a character which God gives here to himself; while human nature... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:5

Not by works of righteousness - Those who were foolish, disobedient, and deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, could not possibly have works of righteousness to plead; therefore, if saved at all, they must be saved by mercy. See the note on Ephesians 2:8 ; and see a discourse entitled, Salvation by Faith proved, 8vo., 1816, in which I have examined every system invented by man for his restoration to the Divine favor and image: and have demonstrated, by mere reason, their utter... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:6

Which he shed on us abundantly - Οὑ εξεχεεν· Which he poured out on us, as the water was poured out on them in baptism, to which there is here a manifest allusion; but as this was sometimes only sprinkled on the person, the heavenly gift was poured out, not in drops, but πλουσιως , richly, in great abundance. Through Jesus Christ - Baptism is nothing in itself; and there had been no outpouring of the Holy Spirit, had there been no saving and atoning Christ. Through him alone all... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:7

That, being justified by his grace - Being freed from sin; for the term justification is to be taken here as implying the whole work of the grace of Christ on the heart, in order to its preparation for eternal glory. Should be made heirs - The Gospel not only gave them the hope of an endless state of glory for their souls, but also of the resurrection and final glorification of their bodies; and they who were children of God were to be made heirs of his glory. See the note on Galatians... 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

John Calvin

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

Verse 3 3For we ourselves (257) also were formerly foolish Nothing is better adapted to subdue our pride, and at the same time to moderate our severity, than when it is shewn that everything that we turn against others may fall back on our own head; for he forgives easily who is compelled to sue for pardon in return. And indeed, ignorance of our own faults is the only cause that renders us unwilling to forgive our brethren. They who have a true zeal for God, are, indeed, severe against those... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:4

Verse 4 Either the principal clause in this sentence is, that “God hath saved us by his mercy,” or the language is elliptical. Thus it will be proper to supply, that they were changed for the better, and became new men, in consequence of God having mercy upon them; as if he had said, “When God regenerated you by his Spirit, then did you begin to differ from others.” But since there is a complete sense in the words of Paul, there is no necessity for making any addition. He classes himself along... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:5

Verse 5 5Not by works (259) Let us remember that here Paul addresses his discourse to believers, and describes the manner in which they entered into the kingdom of God. He affirms that by their works they did not at all deserve that they should become partakers of salvation, or that they should be reconciled to God through faith; but he says that they obtained this blessing solely through the mercy of God. We therefore conclude from his words, that we bring nothing to God, but that he goes... read more

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

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:7

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

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:5

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