Titus 3:8

Faithful saying] i.e. a condensed reflection, an axiom in rhythmical form, a Christian proverb. Scholars disagree whether the 'faithful saying' here includes Titus 3:4 or only Titus 3:7. The presence of 'faithful sayings' shows that a religious movement is no longer in its infancy: men have reflected about it for some time: cp. 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Timothy 4:8; 2 Timothy 2:11.

Believed in God] better (as RV), 'believed God'; i.e. trusted His word.

9. Every Christian minister learns the futility of arguments to persuade the prejudiced. Living reasonable lives, teaching positively and reasonably, we convince men; not otherwise.