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But say the things which fit the sound doctrine,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Titus CHAPTER 2
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In the previous chapter, the apostle had directed Titus what to do in the organization of chu…
But speak thou (συ δε λαλε). In contrast to these Pharisaic Gnostics in Crete.
Befit (πρεπε). Old verb to …
19th Century
Anglican
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But speak you the things which become sound doctrine.—To introduce a regular organizati…
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Baptist
There are certain things that are suitable to go with sound doctrine; they are proper, fit, and appropriate to it.
The opening “you” contrasts Titus with the false teachers. He must show the difference by continuing to communicate orally “what is in accord with …
16th Century
Protestant
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. He points out the remedy for driving away fables: namely, that Titus should devote …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But speak you the things which become sound doctrine . Concerning sound doctrine, and the form of it, (See Gill …
Older disciples of Christ must behave in everything according to Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the fra…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Above, the Apostle instructed Titus on what sort of ministers to appoint to hinder heretics; here he teaches him what to do.
First…
