In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Sound doctrine drives away fables. When I command Titus to speak what becomes sound doctrine, I mean this must be his constant work, not a matter of a sermon or two. Solid teaching is the remedy; all trifles vanish when that which is substantial is taught.
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Commenting on Titus 2:1-15
Against the corrupt teachers who peddled vain fables, Titus must speak what is pure and uncorrupt, healthful and nourishing to eternal life. Ministers must not stay in generals but divide to every one his portion, teaching all and each his particular duty according to age and station.
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Commenting on Titus 2:1-10
Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters,.... And not others, whether they be believers, or unbelievers, gentle or froward, all their lawful commands ought to be obeyed; See Gill on Eph 6:5 and to please them well in all things; not only to obey and serve them, and do what they order, but to seek and endeavour to do it in such a...