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A comprehensive and practical commentary on the first chapter of Titus, by Paul Tripp. Learn about Paul's credentials, hope, preaching, and greeting to Titus and the Cretan churches.
A comprehensive and detailed commentary on the first chapter of Titus, by the Puritan pastor and theologian Matthew Henry. He explains the writer, the introduction, the charge, and the doctrine of the apostle Paul to Titus, the pastor of the church on Crete.
Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Titus 1. Chapter 1. In this chapter we have, I. The preface or introduction to the epistle, showing from and to whom it was written, with the apostle's salutation and prayer for Titus, wishing all blessings to him ( v. 1-4 ). II. Entrance into the matter, by signifying the end of Titus's being left at Crete ( v. 5 ).
Compare and contrast different interpretations of Titus 1:1, the opening verse of Paul's letter to Titus, from various commentators. See how they explain Paul's titles, his purpose, and the meaning of the Greek preposition κατὰ.
Titus 1, Coffman's Commentaries by James Burton Coffman offer thorough analysis and practical application, a valuable resource for Christians.
1. A servant of God This extended and laborious commendation of his apostleship shows that Paul had in view the whole Church, and not Titus alone; for his apostleship was not disputed by Titus, and Paul is in the habit of proclaiming the titles of his calling, in order to maintain his authority.
(1) The repudiation of them by Marcion and others directed attention to them. They were evidently not accepted by an oversight, because no one thought anything about them. (2) The evidence respecting the general acceptance of them as St. Paul’s is full and positive, and reaches back to the earliest times.
