To be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient (αρχαις εξουσιαις υποτασσεσθα πειθαρχειν). Remarkable double asyndet…

Titus Chapter 3

Analysis of the Chapter.

This chapter comprises the following subjects:

1. Titus was to instruct his hearer…

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers.—Very careful and searching have been the Apostle’s charges t…

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

You see, they were…

Christians have a duty to government. “The people” refers to the members of the churches, not to all Cretans in general. “Remind” indicates that th…

Remind them to be subject to principalities and powers. From many passages, it is evident that the Apostles had great difficulty in keepin…

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers ,
&c.] Not angels, good or bad, which are sometimes so c…

Spiritual privileges do not invalidate or weaken, but confirm civil duties. Mere good words and good intentions are not enough without good works. …

Previously, the Apostle gave specific admonitions suited to particular situations; here he gives general admonitions for all. He first gives the ad…