_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Titus 2:2. THAT THE AGED MEN BE SOBER.—As in 1 Timothy 3:2, the bishops and deacons. Properly the word “sober” here means not addicted to much wine; then it comes to be applied to the spirit which is not inflamed with passion. GRAVE.—“The English word which we want,... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Titus 2:4. THAT THEY MAY TEACH.—R.V. “may train.” The word almost suggests that there was a certain amount of levity amongst the younger wives inconsistent with a profession of Christianity. Titus 2:5. KEEPERS AT HOME R.V. “workers at home.” The term in the R.V. co... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Titus 2:9. TO PLEASE THEM WELL.—“To give satisfaction.” “Our own servants’ phrase,” says Alford. Titus 2:10. NOT PURLOINING.—Putting anything apart for themselves (_Wiesinger_). The word is used of the act of Ananias’ keeping back. It was an act of embezzlement of... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Titus 2:11. HATH APPEARED.—In an epiphany. The Sun of Righteousness with health in His beams had chased away the “hidden things of darkness.” Like the sun’s light, the blessings of grace were to all men. Titus 2:12. DENYING UNGODLINESS.—Repudiating any kind of conn... [ Continue Reading ]