Titus 2:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. ”

Titus 2:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Sound speech - Notes, 1 Timothy 1:10 . He was to use language that would be spiritually “healthful” ( ὑγιῆ hugiē); that is, true, pure, uncorrupted. - This word, and its correlatives, is u...
Titus 2:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Teaching on Christian Behaviour. ( a) Titus 2:1-10 . Duty of Different Classes. In contrast with the errorists-' irrefevances, Titus must continually inculcate right conduct. This is defined...
Titus 2:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Sound . Greek. hugies . Occurs fourteen times, always "whole", except here. Compare verses: Titus 2:1 ; Titus 2:2 ; Titus 1:9 ; Titus 1:13 . speech . App-121. that... condemned . Greek. ak...
Titus 2:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8. Sound speech, unblamable (245) “Sound speech” relates (in my opinion) to ordinary life and familiar conversation; for it would be absurd to interpret it as relating to public instruction...
Titus 2:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. Sound speech - Λογον ὑγιη· Sound or healing doctrine. Human nature is...
Titus 2:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. Speech - discourse in public and private. He that is of the c...
Titus 2:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Various Instructions for Christian Life and Doctrine 1-15. 'In giving sound doctrine, to offset false teaching, put the first emphasis on the need of character, because Christ is our reward, and v...
Titus 2:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned. — The substance of Titus’ teaching, whether in the more private intercourse with individuals or in his preaching in the Christian gatherings, must be healthy...
Titus 2:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

a Pattern for Old and Young Titus 2:1-8 The supreme test of all Christian teaching and Christian work depends on whether they produce healthy characters, which are not contaminated by the noiso...
Titus 2:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The apostle then proceeded to show what the behavior of aged men, aged women, and young men in the Church should be. In connection with the behavior of bond-servants Paul employed what is perhaps the...
Titus 2:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: (2) That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. (3) The aged women likewise, that they be in b...
Titus 2:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Sound speech that cannot be condemned ,.... In the public ministry, the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus should be used, and the doctrines of the Gospel be expressed, as near as can be, in the word...
Titus 2:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. Ver. 8. May be ashamed, having, &c. ] Oh, it is a brave thing...
Titus 2:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

In all things In all these and other respects not here mentioned; showing thyself a pattern of good works Of every thing amiable and excellent; of every disposition and practice which thou enjoin...
Titus 2:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

In contrast to the vanity of others, as in the previous verses, Titus has pressed upon him his personal responsibility: "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine." "Sound" has the force...
Titus 2:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Relative Duties. A. D. 66. 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That t...
Titus 2:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; Sound speech, that cannot be condemned: Paul (as yet) seemeth to be directing Titus as a minister, and the rest of the ministers in Crete, how to behave themselves in the ministry, for the...
Titus 2:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Titus 2:4 . That they may teach. —R.V. “may train.” The word almost suggests that there was a certain amount of levity amongst the younger wives inconsistent with...
Titus 2:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Titus 2:1 . But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: There are certain things which are suitable to go with sound doctrine; they are meet and fit and appropriate thereto. Titus 2:...
Titus 2:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 2:1 . But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Just the reverse of those men of tongue, reciting fables, instead of giving the fair illustration of truth, which “when unadorned...
Titus 2:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

In all things showing thyself a pattern A good example Having propounded the several precepts fitted to all ages of men and women, the last whereof was unto young men, our apostle h...
Titus 2:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Titus 2:1 Befit for become, A.V.; the sound for sound, A.V. But speak thou , etc. The apostle now brings out, in full couldst with the vain talk of the heretical teacher...
Titus 2:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Concerning young men and slaves:
Titus 2:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Peter 2:12 ; 1 Peter 2:15 ; 1 Peter 3:16 ; 1 Timothy 5:14 ; 1 Timothy 6:3 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:14 ; Isaiah 66:5 ; Luke 13:17 ; Mark 12:17 ; Mark 12:28 ; Mark 12:32 ; Mark 12:34 ; Nehemi...
Titus 2:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Grace Teaching How To Live Titus 2:1-15 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The Book of Titus is one of the most practical in its message, of any of the Epistles. It is grace teaching us how to live. Titus...
Titus 2:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Wholesome speech — In private conversation.

Titus 2:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Titus 2:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Titus 2:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Titus 2:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Titus 2:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Titus 2:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Titus 2:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Titus 2:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Titus 2:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 2:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Titus 2:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Titus 2:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Titus 2:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Titus 2:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 2:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Titus 2:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Titus 2:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Titus 2:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Titus 2:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Titus 2:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes