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A Contrasting Message
Commentators emphasize that Paul's command, "But speak thou," intentionally contrasts Titus's ministry with that of the false teachers in Crete. While they were spreading divisive and unhealthy ideas, Titus was to provide a clear, positive alternative focused on wholesome, life-giving truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Titus 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
Titus CHAPTER 2
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In the previous chapter, the apostle had directed Titus what to do in the organization of chu…
AT Robertson
On Titus 2:1
But speak thou (συ δε λαλε). In contrast to these Pharisaic Gnostics in Crete.
Befit (πρεπε). Old verb to …
Charles Ellicott
On Titus 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
II.
But speak you the things which become sound doctrine.—To introduce a regular organizati…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Titus 2:1
19th Century
Preacher
There are certain things that are suitable to go with sound doctrine; they are proper, fit, and appropriate to it.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Titus 2:1
The opening “you” contrasts Titus with the false teachers. He must show the difference by continuing to communicate orally “what is in accord with …
John Calvin
On Titus 2:1
16th Century
Theologian
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. He points out the remedy for driving away fables: namely, that Titus should devote …
John Gill
On Titus 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
But speak you the things which become sound doctrine .
Concerning sound doctrine, and the form of it, (See Gill …
Matthew Henry
On Titus 2:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Older disciples of Christ must behave in everything according to Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the fra…