This teaching or doctrine which is to be adorned by the lives of God's servants - the teaching of the gospel - is now stated in vv. 11 - 15. The grace of God [η χ α ρ ι ς τ ο υ θ ε ο υ]. A common Pauline phrase. The exact phrase only here in Pastorals. It is the ultimate ground of salvation. Comp. 2 Timothy 1:9; Ephesians 2:5; Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 1:15.

That bringeth salvation [σ ω τ η ρ ι ο ς]. Lit. saving. N. T. o. Const. with cariv grace. The saving grace of God.

Hath appeared [ε π ε φ α ν η]. Only in Pastorals, Luke, and Acts. In the active voice, to bring to light, show. See on ejpifaneia appearing, 1 Timothy 6:14.

To all men. Const. with that bringeth salvation, not with hath appeared. The grace of God which is saving for all men. Comp. 1 Timothy 2:4.

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