This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
We are all by nature greedy for power, unwilling to submit to anyone, and we saw the magistrates opposed to Christ and thought them unworthy of honor. Paul commands subjection to rulers and obedience to their laws and edicts not as optional, but as a general duty binding on all believers.
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Commenting on Titus 3:1-15
Ministers must remind people of their duties as God reminds them through us; forgetfulness is common. Magistracy is God's ordinance for good, and Christians must submit willingly and for conscience' sake, not merely from fear, so that enemies cannot slander the faith as seditious.
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Commenting on Titus 3:1-8
This is a faithful saying,.... Meaning the whole of what is before expressed, concerning the state and condition of God's elect by nature; the appearance of the love and kindness of God to them in the effectual calling; the salvation of them, according to the mercy of God, and not by works of righteousness; regeneration, and renovation by the Spirit of God, in which such...