Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
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
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation,.... By which is meant, not the free love and favour of God, which lies in his own heart; for though that is productive of salvation, and is the source and spring of it, and what brings it forth, and is far from encouraging licentiousness, but instructs in real piety, and constrains to obedience to the will of...