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The Purpose of Paul's Work
Commentators widely agree that Paul's apostleship was not just consistent with the faith of believers, but was established for the purpose of bringing them to faith. His mission's goal was to help God's chosen people believe the gospel and come to a full knowledge of the truth.
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Titus
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Albert Barnes
On Titus 1:1
18th Century
Theologian
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ. (See Barnes' commentary on Romans 1:1).
Compare (see Barnes' commentary on …
AT Robertson
On Titus 1:1
According to the faith of God's elect (κατα πιστιν εκλεκτων θεου). Here κατα expresses the aim of Paul's apostleship, not the stan…
Charles Ellicott
On Titus 1:1
19th Century
Bishop
Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ.—The titles St. Paul assumes here in his introductory greeting are…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Titus 1:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
You have probably noticed that Paul's benediction, when he is writing to a minister, is always: Grace, mercy, and peace. Writing to church…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Titus 1:1
The length of this salutation is due to the expansion of the first part, where Paul emphasizes his authoritative message. While this solemn self-id…
John Calvin
On Titus 1:1
16th Century
Theologian
A servant of God This extended and detailed commendation of his apostleship shows that Paul had in view the whole Church, and not Titus al…
John Gill
On Titus 1:1
17th Century
Pastor
Paul, a servant of God
So James styles himself, (James 1:1) and others of the apostles, as Peter and Jud…
Matthew Henry
On Titus 1:1–4
17th Century
Minister
All are the servants of God who are not slaves of sin and Satan. All gospel truth is according to godliness, teaching the fear of God. The intent o…