But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
But - "I.e., in contrast to false teachers." (Ryrie)
"Having dealt with the evil teachers and their errors, the apostle now takes up the subject of the practical effects of the gospel and the doctrines of the faith in the lives of those who form the assemblies of the Lord's people, and the need of such ministry as will definitely conduce to a consistent testimony by them all." (Vine)
Older men - "Those who are referred to here are not the elders in the church in respect of the discharge of spiritual functions, but the men of ripe years in the assembly." (Vine)
sound doctrine - "Lit., healthy teaching (as in Titus 1:9, 13; 2:2), that which causes behavior to be in accord with believe." (Ryrie)
sober-minded - "Wineless, and thus sober in judgment. The word means 'abstain from wine,' thus, metaphorically, 'sober in judgment' (cf. 1 Tim 3:2; 4:5)." (Ryrie)
Older women likewise are to be reverent - "—the word rendered 'reverent' has the broad meaning of 'what is becoming,' that which is suited to a sacred character (A.V., 'as becometh holiness'). The word rendered 'demeanor,' which is found here only in the New Testament, denotes a condition or deportment, and includes dress, conduct, and conversation, the outward being dependent upon the inwardness of mind and heart. There is a certain sacred dignity attached to this description, not the appearance of superiority but such demeanor as will exercise a Christlike influence over younger women. For ere long the younger will on their part if they desire to be here for Christ, have the high and holy privilege of exercising a similar influence." (Vine)
not slanderers - "—a better rendering than the A.V., 'false accusers.' It has the broad meaning of being given to finding fault with others, and spreading criticisms and innuendos in the assembly. Sometimes old age tends to become censorious and intolerant, qualities which weaken spiritual influence in the development of Christian character. See all 2 Timothy 3:3." (Vine)
teach what is good - "—this does not imply the practice of public instruction but the constant exercise of kind and wise counsel such as is helpful to a consistent Christian life, a life of faith and truth and love, which adorn the doctrine of the faith." (Vine)
pure - "—the word hagnos signified (1) pure from every fault, as in 1 Timothy 5:22, (2) pure from carnality, modest, here and 2 Corinthians 11:2. It has reference to thought, act, and demeanor, whether in look, speech or dress. The synonymous word hagios denotes holy, as being free from admixture of evil, whilst hosios denotes holy, as being free from defilement." (Vine)
working at home - "—this R.V. rendering represent the word ailouros, found in the most authentic manuscripts. It signifies the fulfillment of home duties and the avoidance of going round indulging in the gossiping habit." (Vine)
kind - "—agathos describes that which, being good in its character, is beneficial in its effect, hence the R.V. rendering here. A worker at home may be of such a harsh character as to be unkind. The two good qualities are to be blended." (Vine)
submissive to their own husbands - "—there is no stress upon the word 'own.' For what is involved in this injunction see Ephesians 5:22-24, and with regard to cases where a wife has been converted while the husband remains unconverted, see 1 Peter 3:1-6." (Vine)
that the word of God may not be reviled - "—this refers not merely to the preceding clause but to all that has just preceded. The word of God is here that which was ministered orally. Today it applies also to the Scriptures. Every department from that which is right and proper in family life is sure to be marked by unbelievers and to become thereby a cause for scoffing at the Christian faith." (Vine)
be a model of good works - "This indicates the need of doing what is pleasing to God in the varying circumstances of life." (Vine)
sound speech that cannot be condemned - "—sound speech involves the avoidance of fanciful interpretations and of everything that would bring the teaching into justifiable criticism. The word rendered 'sound' denotes healthful, and in this sense is frequently rendered 'whole.' With this in view the words spoken should be used thoughtfully and earnestly and in accordance with Scripture. The teacher should never expose himself to contempt or to the charge of being presumptuous." (Vine)
so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say - "Empowered by the spirit of God the teacher will be able to stop the mouths of gainsayers. His teaching will be backed up by a manner of life which will give no one a handle for reproaching him and his message." (Vine)
the grace of God has appeared - "The tense of the verb appeared indicates a reference to the Incarnation, Christ's first appearing." (Ryrie)
"Grace has appeared (v. 11); glory will appear (v. 13). Grace disciplines the believer as to his conduct while waiting for the glory which in its turn is to crown him." (Williams)
bringing salvation for all people - "—the R.V. text of v. 11 gives the right translation instead of the A.V., which gives the rendering 'the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.' God's grace has not appeared to all men, but it is laden with salvation for all, and that is the point of this statement. God's grace has been manifested not merely in the incarnation of Christ, as some teach who would limit the appearing to the life of Christ on earth. The grace of God, as taught in the gospel, has been manifested in the life and death and resurrection of Christ, by whose atoning sacrifice salvation has been brought, and there is no limit to the scope of its provision. It is for Jews and Gentiles, for every tribe and nation, for 'the vilest offender who truly believes.'" (Vine)
training us - "—the word paideuo primarily means to train children, and hence to teach. But it came to have the broader meaning of training, and is used of parental discipline, e.g., in Hebrews 12:6, 7, 10. Accordingly the thought here, as indicated in what follows, is that of training us by way of discipline as well as instruction, so as to subdue our carnal inclinations and guide us in our manner of life." (Vine)
worldly passions - "Overpowering attractions for the secular world." (Ryrie)
to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives - "—'self-controlled' relates to oneself, 'upright' has regard to our neighbor, 'godly' describes our attitude toward God." (Vine)
"Grace appeared—not to a particular people but to all men—and it did not bring them nutriment for their passions, but nourishment for their souls. It did not demand righteousness from men, but brought righteousness to them. They needed righteousness. And so grace overleaped every obstacle in order to reach every man and to discipline him (v. 12), so that in relation to himself he should be sober, in relation to his neighbor, righteous, and in relation to God, pious." (Walker)
waiting for our blessed hope - "—the verb rendered 'waiting' signifies 'to expect eagerly,' here with the certainty of the fulfillment of the hope. It should be noted that this expectation is part of the training given us by the grace of God, and is as much a duty as that of the denial of ungodliness and worldly lusts and that of living soberly and righteously and godly. Accordingly it is not a matter of comfort, though that is very real, so much as a responsibility." (Vine)
the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ - "—the word epephaneia (English 'epiphany') is, literally, a shining forth, and is used of three events (1) the first Advent of Christ when He became flesh, 2 Timothy 1:10; (2) His coming into the air to the meeting with His saints, at the time of the Rapture, 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:8; (3) the shining forth of His glory at the time of the unveiling (apokalupsis) of His Parousia with His saints, that is, at the time of His Second Advent, Matthew 24:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:8. That appearing is the great hope of Christ and His people; the Rapture itself is part of the hope but is preliminary as such to the consummating act of His Second Advent for the overthrow of the foes of God and the establishing of the millennial kingdom." (Vine)
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness - "I.e., release us from the bondage of sin. Three ideas are involved in the doctrine of redemption: (1) paying the ransom with the blood of Christ (1 Cor 6:20; Rev 5:9); (2) removal from the curse of the law (Gal 3:13; 4:5); and (3) release from the bondage of sin into the freedom of grace (here and in 1 Peter 1:18). Redemption is always through His blood; i.e, through the death of Christ (Col 1:14)." (Ryrie)
"This is why He humbled Himself (Phil 2:5-8) and became a man so He, the God-man, might suffer and die for our sins and redeem us from all iniquity. The word redeem (Gr lutroo) means 'to set free by the payment of a ransom.' The believer is now set free from sin to become zealous of good works. He is 'created in Christ Jesus unto good works' (Eph 2:10), not because of good works which would be contrary to salvation by grace." (KJ Bible Commentary)
Let no one disregard you. - "—this does not imply that Titus was such a character that he would be liable to be despised in his ministry. Rather his life and conduct were to be such that they would add weight to his words." (Vine)
But - "I.e., in contrast to false teachers." (Ryrie)
"Having dealt with the evil teachers and their errors, the apostle now takes up the subject of the practical effects of the gospel and the doctrines of the faith in the lives of those who form the assemblies of the Lord's people, and the need of such ministry as will definitely conduce to a consistent testimony by them all." (Vine)
Older men - "Those who are referred to here are not the elders in the church in respect of the discharge of spiritual functions, but the men of ripe years in the assembly." (Vine)
sound doctrine - "Lit., healthy teaching (as in Titus 1:9, 13; 2:2), that which causes behavior to be in accord with believe." (Ryrie)
sober-minded - "Wineless, and thus sober in judgment. The word means 'abstain from wine,' thus, metaphorically, 'sober in judgment' (cf. 1 Tim 3:2; 4:5)." (Ryrie)
Older women likewise are to be reverent - "—the word rendered 'reverent' has the broad meaning of 'what is becoming,' that which is suited to a sacred character (A.V., 'as becometh holiness'). The word rendered 'demeanor,' which is found here only in the New Testament, denotes a condition or deportment, and includes dress, conduct, and conversation, the outward being dependent upon the inwardness of mind and heart. There is a certain sacred dignity attached to this description, not the appearance of superiority but such demeanor as will exercise a Christlike influence over younger women. For ere long the younger will on their part if they desire to be here for Christ, have the high and holy privilege of exercising a similar influence." (Vine)
not slanderers - "—a better rendering than the A.V., 'false accusers.' It has the broad meaning of being given to finding fault with others, and spreading criticisms and innuendos in the assembly. Sometimes old age tends to become censorious and intolerant, qualities which weaken spiritual influence in the development of Christian character. See all 2 Timothy 3:3." (Vine)
teach what is good - "—this does not imply the practice of public instruction but the constant exercise of kind and wise counsel such as is helpful to a consistent Christian life, a life of faith and truth and love, which adorn the doctrine of the faith." (Vine)
pure - "—the word hagnos signified (1) pure from every fault, as in 1 Timothy 5:22, (2) pure from carnality, modest, here and 2 Corinthians 11:2. It has reference to thought, act, and demeanor, whether in look, speech or dress. The synonymous word hagios denotes holy, as being free from admixture of evil, whilst hosios denotes holy, as being free from defilement." (Vine)
working at home - "—this R.V. rendering represent the word ailouros, found in the most authentic manuscripts. It signifies the fulfillment of home duties and the avoidance of going round indulging in the gossiping habit." (Vine)
kind - "—agathos describes that which, being good in its character, is beneficial in its effect, hence the R.V. rendering here. A worker at home may be of such a harsh character as to be unkind. The two good qualities are to be blended." (Vine)
submissive to their own husbands - "—there is no stress upon the word 'own.' For what is involved in this injunction see Ephesians 5:22-24, and with regard to cases where a wife has been converted while the husband remains unconverted, see 1 Peter 3:1-6." (Vine)
that the word of God may not be reviled - "—this refers not merely to the preceding clause but to all that has just preceded. The word of God is here that which was ministered orally. Today it applies also to the Scriptures. Every department from that which is right and proper in family life is sure to be marked by unbelievers and to become thereby a cause for scoffing at the Christian faith." (Vine)
be a model of good works - "This indicates the need of doing what is pleasing to God in the varying circumstances of life." (Vine)
sound speech that cannot be condemned - "—sound speech involves the avoidance of fanciful interpretations and of everything that would bring the teaching into justifiable criticism. The word rendered 'sound' denotes healthful, and in this sense is frequently rendered 'whole.' With this in view the words spoken should be used thoughtfully and earnestly and in accordance with Scripture. The teacher should never expose himself to contempt or to the charge of being presumptuous." (Vine)
so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say - "Empowered by the spirit of God the teacher will be able to stop the mouths of gainsayers. His teaching will be backed up by a manner of life which will give no one a handle for reproaching him and his message." (Vine)
the grace of God has appeared - "The tense of the verb appeared indicates a reference to the Incarnation, Christ's first appearing." (Ryrie)
"Grace has appeared (v. 11); glory will appear (v. 13). Grace disciplines the believer as to his conduct while waiting for the glory which in its turn is to crown him." (Williams)
bringing salvation for all people - "—the R.V. text of v. 11 gives the right translation instead of the A.V., which gives the rendering 'the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.' God's grace has not appeared to all men, but it is laden with salvation for all, and that is the point of this statement. God's grace has been manifested not merely in the incarnation of Christ, as some teach who would limit the appearing to the life of Christ on earth. The grace of God, as taught in the gospel, has been manifested in the life and death and resurrection of Christ, by whose atoning sacrifice salvation has been brought, and there is no limit to the scope of its provision. It is for Jews and Gentiles, for every tribe and nation, for 'the vilest offender who truly believes.'" (Vine)
training us - "—the word paideuo primarily means to train children, and hence to teach. But it came to have the broader meaning of training, and is used of parental discipline, e.g., in Hebrews 12:6, 7, 10. Accordingly the thought here, as indicated in what follows, is that of training us by way of discipline as well as instruction, so as to subdue our carnal inclinations and guide us in our manner of life." (Vine)
worldly passions - "Overpowering attractions for the secular world." (Ryrie)
to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives - "—'self-controlled' relates to oneself, 'upright' has regard to our neighbor, 'godly' describes our attitude toward God." (Vine)
"Grace appeared—not to a particular people but to all men—and it did not bring them nutriment for their passions, but nourishment for their souls. It did not demand righteousness from men, but brought righteousness to them. They needed righteousness. And so grace overleaped every obstacle in order to reach every man and to discipline him (v. 12), so that in relation to himself he should be sober, in relation to his neighbor, righteous, and in relation to God, pious." (Walker)
waiting for our blessed hope - "—the verb rendered 'waiting' signifies 'to expect eagerly,' here with the certainty of the fulfillment of the hope. It should be noted that this expectation is part of the training given us by the grace of God, and is as much a duty as that of the denial of ungodliness and worldly lusts and that of living soberly and righteously and godly. Accordingly it is not a matter of comfort, though that is very real, so much as a responsibility." (Vine)
the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ - "—the word epephaneia (English 'epiphany') is, literally, a shining forth, and is used of three events (1) the first Advent of Christ when He became flesh, 2 Timothy 1:10; (2) His coming into the air to the meeting with His saints, at the time of the Rapture, 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:8; (3) the shining forth of His glory at the time of the unveiling (apokalupsis) of His Parousia with His saints, that is, at the time of His Second Advent, Matthew 24:27; 2 Thessalonians 2:8. That appearing is the great hope of Christ and His people; the Rapture itself is part of the hope but is preliminary as such to the consummating act of His Second Advent for the overthrow of the foes of God and the establishing of the millennial kingdom." (Vine)
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness - "I.e., release us from the bondage of sin. Three ideas are involved in the doctrine of redemption: (1) paying the ransom with the blood of Christ (1 Cor 6:20; Rev 5:9); (2) removal from the curse of the law (Gal 3:13; 4:5); and (3) release from the bondage of sin into the freedom of grace (here and in 1 Peter 1:18). Redemption is always through His blood; i.e, through the death of Christ (Col 1:14)." (Ryrie)
"This is why He humbled Himself (Phil 2:5-8) and became a man so He, the God-man, might suffer and die for our sins and redeem us from all iniquity. The word redeem (Gr lutroo) means 'to set free by the payment of a ransom.' The believer is now set free from sin to become zealous of good works. He is 'created in Christ Jesus unto good works' (Eph 2:10), not because of good works which would be contrary to salvation by grace." (KJ Bible Commentary)
Let no one disregard you. - "—this does not imply that Titus was such a character that he would be liable to be despised in his ministry. Rather his life and conduct were to be such that they would add weight to his words." (Vine)
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