Vain talkers (ματαιολογο). Late and rare compound, empty talkers, in Vett. Val. and here. See 1 Timothy 1:6 for ματαιο…

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers. There are many persons who are indisposed to submit to authority, (see the word …

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers—nominally in the congregations of Christians, but in reality refusing all obedien…

Having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry,…

“There are many rebellious people” is a general statement of the external danger facing the Cretan churches. These false teachers, most likely Cret…

For there are many unruly. After laying down a general rule, which should be observed everywhere, so that Titus may be more attentive in a…

For there are many unruly
Persons who are not subject to the law of God, or Gospel of Christ; whose spirits are not …

False teachers are described. Faithful ministers must oppose them promptly, so that, their folly being exposed, they may not proceed further. They …

1. Previously, he described what a bishop’s conduct should be; here he shows how he should be equipped with doctrine. He explains: