Christmas · The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Midnight)
Titus 2:11-14
What Must Be Taught to Various Groups
December 25, 2025
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 on Titus 2:11-14 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary for the Nativity of Our Lord.
Titus 2:11-14 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed reflection on the grace of God that has appeared.
Enduring Word: Titus Chapter 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical verse-by-verse commentary on sound doctrine and grace.
Titus 2:11-16 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed word study on the appearing of grace and the blessed hope.
Titus 2:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on the grace of God bringing salvation.
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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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