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Titus 2:11-14
What Must Be Taught to Various Groups
December 25, 2027
Overview & Insights
“The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people.” (Titus 2:11)
Although this section has affinities to several passages in both the PE and the rest of the NT, the material nonetheless appears here in a unique way. It picks up the framework of 1 Timothy 5:1–2, where people are grouped by age and sex, and in verses 2–8 fleshes out some details, not in terms of Titus’ relationship to them but of their own attitudes and conduct. The language of the details echoes that used for the overseers, deacons, and women in 1 Timothy 3:1–13 and 2:9–15. The passage then concludes in verses 9–10 with a word to slaves, reminiscent of 1 Timothy 6:1–2. Imbedded in the instructions for the younger men is a word to Titus himself (vv. 7–8), reminiscent of 1 Timothy 4:12–13.
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Commentary
Working Preacher: Titus 2:11-14 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis on grace as the one long sentence at the heart of the passage.
CEP: Titus 2:11-14 Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary connecting the appearing of grace to Advent and Christmas themes.
Enduring Word: Titus 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse evangelical notes on sound doctrine and godly living.
Precept Austin: Titus 2:11-16 Commentary Precept Austin
Verse level study helps on grace, self-control, and the blessed hope.
BibleHub: Titus 2:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentaries on the appearing of saving grace.
Background & Word Study
BibleHub Interlinear: Titus 2:11 BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the verb translated appeared.
Enter the Bible: Titus Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Pastoral Epistles and their setting.
BibleProject: Titus Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter's design and call to good works.
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Grace has appeared in Christ and trains us to live godly lives while we await the blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
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