But speak thou (συ δε λαλε). In contrast to these Pharisaic Gnostics in Crete.

Befit (πρεπε). Old verb to …

Titus CHAPTER 2

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER

In the previous chapter, the apostle had directed Titus what to do in the organization of chu…

II.

But speak you the things which become sound doctrine.—To introduce a regular organizati…

There are certain things that are suitable to go with sound doctrine; they are proper, fit, and appropriate to it.

The opening “you” contrasts Titus with the false teachers. He must show the difference by continuing to communicate orally “what is in accord with …

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. He points out the remedy for driving away fables: namely, that Titus should devote …

But speak you the things which become sound doctrine .
Concerning sound doctrine, and the form of it, (See Gill …

Older disciples of Christ must behave in everything according to Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the fra…

1. Above, the Apostle instructed Titus on what sort of ministers to appoint to hinder heretics; here he teaches him what to do.