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The Unchanging Standard
Church leaders must be firmly committed to the "faithful word." Commentators explain this isn't a leader's personal opinion but the reliable, apostolic teaching of the Gospel. This doctrine, passed down through Scripture, is the unchanging standard for faith and practice, and a leader's primary qualification is their firm grip on this truth.
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Titus
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Albert Barnes
On Titus 1:9
18th Century
Theologian
Holding fast the faithful word. That is, the true doctrines of the gospel. This means that he is to hold this firmly, in opposition to any…
AT Robertson
On Titus 1:9
Holding to (αντεχομενον). Present middle participle of αντεχω, old verb, to hold back, in middle to hold oneself face to face with…
Charles Ellicott
On Titus 1:9
19th Century
Bishop
Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught.—More literally, according to the teaching; but the English version …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Titus 1:6–12
19th Century
Preacher
Having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Titus 1:9
Doctrinal fitness is also necessary. The overseer must be known to “hold firmly to the trustworthy message,” clinging to it despite the winds of fa…
John Calvin
On Titus 1:9
16th Century
Theologian
Holding fast the faithful word. This is the chief gift in a bishop, who is elected principally for the sake of teaching, for the Church ca…
John Gill
On Titus 1:9
17th Century
Pastor
Holding fast the faithful word
The doctrine of the Gospel, so called because it is true, and to be believed; it is the word of…
Matthew Henry
On Titus 1:5–9
17th Century
Minister
The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and ov…