FURTHER INSTRUCTION ON CHRISTIAN CONDUCT. (_a_) TITUS 3:1 F. BEHAVIOUR TO THOSE OUTSIDE. In his relation with unbelievers the Christian must show (i) towards those in authority, obedience (1 Timothy 2:1 *); (ii) towards his neighbours generally, right-living and forbearance; (iii) towards all alike... [ Continue Reading ]
TITUS 3:8 _B_ - TITUS 3:11. FINAL CHARGE TO TITUS. (_a)_ Maintain good works a characteristic demand in the Pastorals; (_b_) avoid useless controversy (_cf._ 1 Timothy 1:3 *); (_c_) shun the factious. TITUS 3:8_ B_. THESE THINGS: the preceding counsels. Titus 3:10. heretical: rather, factious, o... [ Continue Reading ]
CLOSING MESSAGES. Paul will send Artemas or Tychicus to fill Titus-' post when he leaves for Nicopolis (doubtless the Nicopolis in Epirus). For Tychicus see 2 Timothy 4:12 *, which implies that he was not actually chosen for Crete. Of Artemas we know nothing. Zenas and Apollos may well have carried... [ Continue Reading ]