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A Spiritual Father's Love
Commentators explain that when Paul calls Titus his "true child," he is referring to a spiritual relationship. Paul was the instrument of Titus's conversion, making him a spiritual father. However, the phrase "common faith" clarifies that both Paul and Titus are ultimately children of the same heavenly Father, united by a faith available to all.
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Albert Barnes
On Titus 1:4
18th Century
Theologian
To Titus. See the Introduction and 1.
Mine own son. See Barnes "1 Timothy 1:2".
After the common fa…
AT Robertson
On Titus 1:4
My true child (γνησιω τεκνω). See 1 Timothy 1:2 for this adjective with Timothy. Titus is not mentioned in Acts, possi…
Charles Ellicott
On Titus 1:4
19th Century
Bishop
To Titus.—We know comparatively little of Titus’ earlier career. In the Acts, he, singularly enough, is never mentioned. The knowl…
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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 1:4
(4a) The recipient is tersely described as “my true son in our common faith.” This phrase reveals the intimate and endearing relationship between P…
John Calvin
On Titus 1:4
16th Century
Theologian
To Titus, my own son, according to the common faith. Therefore, it is clear in what sense a minister of the Word is said to spiritually be…
John Gill
On Titus 1:4
17th Century
Pastor
To Titus, mine own son after the common faith
Not in a natural, but in a spiritual sense; the apostle being the inst…
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…