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God's Perfect Timing
Paul stresses that God revealed His plan of salvation "in His own seasons." Commentators explain this means God's timing was not random but perfectly chosen and sovereignly controlled. All of history, including the political stability and common language of the Roman Empire, prepared the world for the gospel's arrival. This affirms God's perfect wisdom and control over all things.
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Titus
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Albert Barnes
On Titus 1:3
18th Century
Theologian
But has in due times. At the proper time; the time which he had intended; the best time. See Barnes on 1 Timothy 2:6.
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AT Robertson
On Titus 1:3
In his own seasons (καιροις ιδιοις). Locative case. See 1 Timothy 2:6; 6:15.
In the message (ε…
Charles Ellicott
On Titus 1:3
19th Century
Bishop
But hath in due times.—Or better, but hath in His own seasons—that is, in the fitting seasons, those fixed by Him for the…
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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 1:3
The reliability of the above-mentioned promise was demonstrated through the clear, public revelation it received in the preaching of the Gospel. “H…
John Calvin
On Titus 1:3
16th Century
Theologian
But hath manifested. There was indeed some manifestation of this kind when God in ancient times spoke by his prophets; but because Christ,…
John Gill
On Titus 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
But has in due times manifested his word
Either Christ, his essential Word; or the word of truth, the Gospel of salv…
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…