Titus 3:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. To speak evil of no man - especially, not of "dignities."

No brawlers - not quarrelsome, attacking others. Gentle - toward those who attack us х epieikeis (G1933)]; considerate; not urging one's rights to the uttermost, but forbearing (note, Philippians 4:5). Very different from the 'innate graspingness,' greediness, and 'aggression' (Polybius, 6: 46. 9) toward others which characterized the Cretians.

Showing, х endeiknumenous (G1731): middle] - 'in one's self, evincing in acts.' All - all possible.

Meekness (note, 2 Corinthians 10:1) - the opposite of passionate severity. Unto all men - Christian conduct toward all men is the proper consequence of the universality of God's grace to all, so often set forth in the pastoral letters.

Titus 3:2

2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.