Titus 3:15

Closing Salutation

15. All that are with me salute thee The companions of his journey or sojourn, cf. Galatians 1:2; Colossians 4:7-14. They are not specified and would be changing, as his needs and their feelings changed, cf. 2 Timothy 4:9-12.

Greet them that love us in the faith Rather: salute them that love us in faith, -in faith," as 1 Timothy 1:2 -my true child in faith," i.e. spiritually, where see note. The phrase marks the gradual crystallising of the word -faith," somewhat as -our Christian friends" has become a modern formula: cf. Titus 1:4 -in communion of faith."

Gracebe with you all. Amen The shortest form of the Benediction, the fullest being at the end of 2 Cor. -An inclusive benediction that comprehends the episcopusand those committed to his oversight, Titus and all the faithful in Crete." Bp Ellicott; who rejects the final -Amen," as at the end of both the letters to Timothy, though the ms. authority for it is stronger here, on the ground that accidental omission seems less probable than insertion. The end recalls the beginning; the Apostle, whose sphere of ministry was the faith and full knowledge of the Cretan Christians, prays for -grace" to be with them -all."

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