Titus 3:1
Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
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In Context
2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
Cross References
Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the Lord and the king.Do not join those who are rebellious:
Ecclesiastes 10:4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, do not leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.
Jeremiah 27:17Do not listen to them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: why should this city become a desolation?'
Matthew 23:2saying, "Upon the seat of Moses the Pharisees and scribes sit.
1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord's work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.
Matthew Henry on Titus 3:1
Of duties which concern Christians more in common, and the reasons of them, ver. 1-8 . What Titus in teaching should avoid, and how he should deal with a heretic, with some other directions ( ver. 9-14 ), and salutations in the close, ver. 15 . Read the whole commentary →