Christmas Season · Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Eve Proper 1 · Year C
Titus 2:11-14
What Must Be Taught to Various Groups
December 24, 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
Commentary on Titus 2:11-14 Working Preacher
A reading of grace appearing and training believers while they await the blessed hope.
Titus 2:11-14 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed commentary on self-control as the shape grace gives to a Christian life.
Titus 2 - Teaching Right Conduct Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on grace that teaches godly living.
Titus 2:11 Commentary Precept Austin
An inductive word study on grace appearing and Christ's redeeming purpose.
Titus 2:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries gathered verse by verse on the appearing of grace.
Background & Word Study
Overview: Titus BibleProject
An animated overview placing the epistle's ethics within its whole design.
Titus 2:11 Interlinear BibleHub
The Greek of the passage word by word with parsing and lexical helps.
Enter the Bible: Titus Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's book introduction to the pastoral letter's setting and argument.
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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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